by Mike Kopp | Jun 29, 2019 | flowers, Hike, McKenzie County, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Places to go, Summer, Things To Do, Watford City
Hot. Humid. Stormy. Those are the summer conditions that impact outdoor activities — especially in the Badlands. The reflective rocky hillsides add to the bake of the day. And storms? There are few places on earth where storms can be as nasty and unpredictable...
by Mike Kopp | Apr 18, 2019 | flowers, Grassy Butte, Hike, McKenzie County, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Places to go, Things To Do
That wonderful wife of mine—she wears me out! Off the couch on a Sunday afternoon An easy Sunday afternoon, and I’m stretched out on the couch for the traditional Sunday afternoon nap. Before I close my eyes, I look over at her in her recliner, her bright blue eyes...
by Mike Kopp | Jul 9, 2018 | journal, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Places to go, Road Trip, Things To Do
It seems that summers can be quiet intense here in the Northern Plains. The days are long, the activities are packed and we do as much as we can before winter sets in. Sometimes it’s good to have a place to find absolute quiet, peace, rest, isolation —...
by Mike Kopp | Jun 1, 2018 | journal, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Things To Do, Watford City
Summit Trail Some of the easiest hikes in the early season follow low land or follow Badlands ridges. Both have their advantage but we believe the Badlands ridges are at the top of easy hikes. There’s plenty to watch out for when you venture out in the Badlands for a...
