They’re about to get an exciting sample of the Badlands

Nestled in the Little Missouri River Valley, Medora is an historic old west town.

Quality of Life

Western North Dakota’s quality of life is amazing — and it won’t be a secret any longer. People across the U.S. are about to learn why we love it in the west. That’s because travel bloggers and writers from as far as Oklahoma and Ohio and even Canada are coming to Medora this weekend. They will hone their craft, build stronger networks, and write about Medora, the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and the Badlands.

The secret is about to be told

Many people have remarked that the quality of life in Western North Dakota is one of the region’s best-kept secrets. That’s why it’s good news that, according to North Dakota Tourism officials, nearly 100 attendees are registered for the conference. Specifically, they’re coming from 15 states and one Canadian province. The wraps are about to be removed from that “best-kept secret.”

Where better to host such a conference than in an upscale old west hotel — the Rough Riders Hotel in downtown Medora. That’s where Bill Clevlen, author of 100 Things to Do in America Before You Die, will entertain, educate and inform the audience.

This is the second year for the Midwest Travel Writers and Bloggers to gather for a summer meeting. So, it’s pretty impressive that Medora, North Dakota was chosen as the meeting location.

Of course, we’ll be there with Beautiful Badlands ND to host a tour to the Elkhorn Ranch Site, and to speak to the group about tips for getting off the beaten path for good photos. That describes the Badlands, doesn’t it: “Off the beaten path.”

Soooo..

Writers, bloggers, photographers, communities, come to Medora this weekend. You’ll be glad you did.

A trip to the Elkhorn Ranch is a trip through beautiful spring landscapes.

Here’s where you can get information to attend: Midwest Travel Network.

Follow Beautiful Badlands ND on Facebook. It’s a clearinghouse of Western North Dakota quality of life, travel and tour information from all sources. That’s where we’ll keep you up to date on this conference.

By the way, public speaking is one way we share the beauty of the Badlands. Give us a shout. We’d be glad to speak to your group.

Mike Kopp

Love to tell stories -- romantic, nostalgic stories of our explorations in the Northern Plains. 15 years a television reporter/anchor, 12 years radio news director, 3 years newspaper editor, 6 years documentary producer -- a lifetime of communication.