What you can do with a fun half-day in Watford City? (An Itinerary)

What you can do with a fun half-day in Watford City? (An Itinerary)

by | Sep 9, 2022 | History, Little Missouri River, McKenzie County, North Dakota Badlands, North Dakota history, North Dakota scenery, Road Trip, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Yellowstone River

What’s your pleasure? Bask in nature? Dive into deep history? What to do in Watford City for fun will fill your half-day. It’s like this: #1 Bask in nature Take 20 minutes and $20, head south on Highway 85.  It’s only 15 miles or so, and...
Itinerary — Walk an Afternoon Historic Tunnel and Lift Bridge Trip

Itinerary — Walk an Afternoon Historic Tunnel and Lift Bridge Trip

by | Jul 11, 2022 | History, McKenzie County, Montana, North Dakota history, North Dakota scenery, outdoors, Places to go, Then and now, Watford City, Yellowstone River

People return often to walk this historic tunnel and lift bridge. Preparation Pack up your walking shoes, camera, flashlight, and a picnic lunch for an afternoon trip to North Dakota’s only historic tunnel and lift bridge. This little jaunt will give you time...
How to Rendezvous with Trappers and Traders at Fort Union This Weekend

How to Rendezvous with Trappers and Traders at Fort Union This Weekend

by | Jun 17, 2022 | family, Mild-mannered Explorers, Missouri River, Montana, Native American, North Dakota, North Dakota history, Places to go, Things To Do

This Weekend This weekend, June 17-19, 2022 is the biggest event at Fort Union. It’s the Fort Union Rendezvous. Trappers and traders from all over Canada and the US descend on the historic site, much like they did in 1830. Fort Union Trading Post was not a...
These 11 Photos show why the Theodore Roosevelt National Park is so Beautiful

These 11 Photos show why the Theodore Roosevelt National Park is so Beautiful

by | Apr 16, 2022 | Hike, Little Missouri National Grasslands, Little Missouri River, Medora, North Dakota scenery, Photoblog, Photography, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Things To Do, Watford City

National Park Week Begins This Weekend Since this is #NationalParkWeek, you have a reason to visit.  The South Unit is open and the website says it’s a free visit. No admission fee. .  Here’s what you will see, Eleven photos to whet your appetite. Learn...