Little Bighorn: Indigenous Peoples defeat Custer, 7th Cavalry
This visit was very personal to me. To some people, George Armstrong Custer was a hero. He wasn’t. He ordered and participated in the killings of the elderly, women and […]
Bully! Theodore Roosevelt National Park a gem in North Dakota
Teddy Roosevelt hunted for bison during his first visit to North Dakota in 1883. He moved to the state following the death of both his wife and mother on the […]
North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame moseys along in Medora
Willie and Waylon warned mamas not to let their kids grow up to be cowboys. John Wayne led a group of kids into becoming “The Cowboys.” I wanted to […]
Medora – Let’s do dinner and a show
Dinner and a show has a different connotation in Medora, North Dakota. Instead of getting all dressed up for a fancy dinner followed by a Broadway-style production, visitors here can […]
Getting a taste of the West in Medora, North Dakota
We were hoping for a western experience during our North Dakota trip and we got it – buffaloes, cowboys, Native Americans, a hot meal on the range. And some dancing […]
North Dakota’s Enchanted Highway
There’s a 30-mile stretch of highway in North Dakota where you’ll encounter some of the world’s largest creatures. They’re not elephants, giraffes or even a pterodactyl. You’ll see some of […]
Bismarck cruise provides relaxing evening on Missouri River
We enjoyed a wonderful and peaceful cruise on the Missouri River as a night cap for our recent visit to Bismarck, North Dakota. The Lewis and Clark Riverboat offers a […]
Mandan’s Fort Lincoln State Park covers region’s history
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park allows visitors an opportunity to see history upclose. The park is home to a Native American village from the 16th century, as well as the […]
State capitol stands tall in North Dakota
Lisa and I have added state capitols to our travel bucket list. Our goal is to eventually visit all 50 state capitols. We have a ways to go since we […]
‘Wild’ animals roaming Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens
More than 30 “wild” animals have infiltrated Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. The botanical garden is hosting a wildlife sculpture exhibit by Dan Ostermiller through Oct. 4th. The animal statues are scattered […]