by Mary Tastad | Oct 7, 2018 | History, journal, Missouri River, North Dakota history, Places to go, Snap Shot Sunday, Snowden Bridge
Mondak carries a grizzly history It didn’t start out to become a legend. Built on the state line, Mondak, the legendary wild town of 100 years ago served alcohol on the Montana side of town. The North Dakota side was dry. The town played an important role as...
by Mary Tastad | Jun 24, 2018 | North Dakota history, Places to go
Go Back In Time There is a place in northwestern North Dakota where you become immersed in the era of Traders and Trappers and Mountain Men. The experience can be like stepping into a time machine! Fort Union Trading Post. It was the most important trading post...
by Mary Tastad | May 8, 2018 | Food, journal
Whoppers They’re big. They’re ugly! But, oh, do they taste good! Tastes like tender pork, meaty not fishy. The Truth At least, that’s what we were told when we joined the paddlefish snagging mania in North...
by Mary Tastad | Apr 13, 2018 | Places to go, Things To Do
They say you can make a lifelong memory on just a tank of gas. That’s true out here in the North Dakota Badlands. If you’re getting antsy to get out of the winter captivation, here are some ideas for you to start your plans for escape. The best part is,...
by Mary Tastad | Mar 9, 2018 | North Dakota history, Places to go, Things To Do
The Confluence Center marks two major historic routes Imagine the merging of two major highways into one. (Think of the merger of I-90 and I-94 in Chicago, or the merger of Interstate 35w and 35e south of Minneapolis.) It means traffic, business, and civilization will...
