Tours in Minot: March 2010

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Places for Photography

I will be on business in Grand Forks from October 26th to November 7th. I want to take a road trip during the weekend to some really cool places to take pictures. I like taking pics of landscapes and things in nature but cool towns or roadside attractions would work too. Also, anywhere near Grand Forks in MN or Canada would work too. Thanks.

romantic hotel or B&B in fargo ND

I am looking for a great hotel or B%26amp;B to spend our 25th anniversary. My husband has been working on a contract job so we have been living apart. I will fly into fargo to meet him, we could go to another town as well. Any suggestions (restaurant too)

Thanks

Jan

romantic hotel or B%26amp;B in fargo ND

My friends had their wedding reception at the Radisson in downtown Fargo. It was pretty nice. I think he also proposed to her there. Of course, it%26#39;s a big hotel...I%26#39;m not sure if that%26#39;s what you%26#39;re looking for. I%26#39;ve also gotten recommendations from people living in Fargo to eat at the Holiday Inn on special occasions (someone suggested it for my husband%26#39;s birthday and also for our 1 yr anniversary). It never worked out, but with two separate recommendations, it%26#39;s probably worth checking out (we have it on our list of places to go next time). There%26#39;s also a restaurant nearby the Holiday Inn called Santa Lucia that we really enjoyed.

romantic hotel or B%26amp;B in fargo ND

The HoDo is nice too downtown in Fargo. You might want to consider driving to Lakes Country. The Lodge on Lake Detroit is new and lovely (with a great spa). Its only a 45 minute drive East of Fargo/Moorhead on Highway 10. There are lots of great places to eat with a lakeview there.

Placed to do Photography- 2 weeks in Grand Forks!

In the vicinity of Grand Forks it is very flat land. Not to scenic there. To the NW of GF there is an area called the Pembina Gorge. It’s not a huge gorge or area but during the fall, the colors are nice. We are past the fall colors now.

To the NE and E Minnesota have some more picturesque areas towards the northern woods. In that area “Lake of the Woods” has some scenery. Again fall colors are gone in the area. The Canada side of the border in that area is nice also.

The only “really picturesque area” in ND is the Badlands. That is in the SW part of ND. Google Medora and you can get a feel for that area. It would be about a 6 hr drive from GF.

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Placed to do Photography- 2 weeks in Grand Forks!

I guess picturesque depends on your perspective. I think the flat prairie of the Midwest has it%26#39;s own beauty. I can%26#39;t offer any specific locations in Grand Forks, but lately the sunrises have been beautiful here in Jamestown and I%26#39;m sure similarly in GF. Also, if you do travel to an area with more rolling hills, sometimes there%26#39;s fog in the valleys in the early morning that looks really cool.

I think the prairie is lovely for photography too. You could just get in the car and drive on some of the backroads. Also there is a lovely park to the West of GF called Turtle River that was nice. Devils Lake is further West on Highway 2 and that%26#39;s our state%26#39;s largest natural body of water.

Obviously, I%26#39;m here too late for the original poster, but I have to comment. There are some great photo opportunities in that area. Just forget about mountains and appreciate the plains for what they are. As the poster from Jamestown pointed out, sunsets this time of year can be spectacular, and the area around the river has many opportunities as well. I%26#39;m including a link to a photographer%26#39;s site on flickr. He photographs a lot around Fargo and SE North Dakota and has an incredible eye for the beauty of the area.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52047385@N00/

Any Hockey games Dec 27 in Fargo or Moorhead?

I would like to spend the day there the 27th. I would like to plan things to do there with my fiance. I was wondering I there be any hockey games schedule on that day after a Sleigh Rides at Moorhead Park.

Also Any Mexican Restaurant around open that evening?

New England Worthy?

Hello,

I just made a webpage and I would really appreciate any advice or information that I should add. I want to provide a website that has accurate, fun, and intersting information on destinations, historical museums, and events. The website is

www.historicalnewengland.com

Any suggestions?

New England Worthy?

The only recommendation I can think of is to let people know that there isn%26#39;t a U.S. state called New England but there is a town in the state of North Dakota that is and it is far from the region we call New England.

rodeos and summer festivals

I am from NY and planning a week long trip to ND this summer. We like to go to rodeos and also enjoy Cowboy/Western History and festivals. I have seen some rodeos listed on the ND tourism site, but am looking for some personal advice. A rodeo combined with a fair and/or parade would be great. Any ideas? Would also love to stay at a B%26amp;B on a ranch or such if you have one to recommend. Haven%26#39;t decided yet where to fly into, so location is not too important, although we would definitely plan on going to Theodore Roosevelt National Park while we are in the state. Thanks!

rodeos and summer festivals

Do you know when you%26#39;re planning to do this? That might help in letting you know some rodeo dates. We have lots of local fairs with rodeos throughout the summer including our State Fair in Minot. TR National Park is great. Here is a great site for lodging in that area: www.medora.com/accommodations/index.html

We stayed at the Buffalo Gap Ranch, which wasn%26#39;t posh by any means, but I loved the location and the folks there were very nice.

rodeos and summer festivals

We can go anytime this summer, I will plan my trip around a good rodeo/festival. I was just looking a little at Mandan Rodeo Days-anyone been there?

The James River Rodeo runs in conjunction with the Stutsman County Fair in Jamestown. This year, the Fair will run July 8-11, and the Rodeo will be the evening of July 10 %26amp; 11. The Rodeo Arena is at the north end of the Fairgrounds, so the location is pretty convenient. The rodeo held during the fair is a full performance Rough Rider rodeo, and the fair is the largest county fair in the state. It has all the trimmings--rides, delicious fair food, 4-H and livestock displays, live music every night, stock car races, etc. Furthermore, during that time in Jamestown, the annual White Cloud Birthday/Tatanka Festival is going on. This includes a parade, classic car show, Native American storytellers, and all sorts of games for kids across town at the Frontier Village %26amp; National Buffalo Museum site.

You can fly directly into Jamestown and rent a car here, or fly into Fargo or Bismarck. Check out the Jamestown website--www.tourjamestown.com--to get a better idea of what the town has to offer.

Dickinson has an event over the 4th of July called Roughrider Days which includes a rodeo, parade and other things. It is 30 miles from Medora, the best place to enter TR Nat. Park. Medora has a great musical that runs all summer, that is worth attending as well. If interested, Medora has highly rated golf course called Bully Pulpit also.

Check out www.roughriderdaysfair.com and medora.com.

Dickinson has a small airport, United flies there from Denver. Can also fly into Bismarck (100 mi. from Dickinson).

Yes, the Mandan Rodeo Days includes a three-day PRCA rodeo, art in the park festival,

carnival, parades, musicals, street dances, fireworks,

pithfork fondue, 10-K and 5-K road races.

You would have your choice of two different firworks displays on the night of the 4th of July...the display at the rodeo grounds or the display on the Capital lawn in Bismarck, with the Bismarck Mandan Symphony Orchestra playing before the display.

This is just one of the many great events happening this summer.

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Trip Report

I went to North Dakota around Labor Day this year. One of my frist stops in ND was at a tourist information stop. The lady there was so cute and so happy to see me. She said that I was her first customer all day.

We went to Medora and stayed at Custer cottages. I thought that it was a clean place to stay, very homey, not deluxe, but fine to spend the night as a less expensive alternative to other options. I enjoyed the patchwork landscape of greens, browns, and golds of western North Dakota. The town of Medora was quaint and old West style.

We ate at the Cowboy Cafe. The waitress was young, smiling, sweet, and eager to please, but I felt that the quality of the food was not great, instant mashed potatoes and canned green beans.

Teddy Roosevelt Natl Park was beautiful. We saw abundant wildlife, even drove the loop twice. The visitor center was nice and so was Roosevelt%26#39;s cabin on the site.

The shops in Medora were nice and there was a decent variety. My friends ate breakfast at the Elkhorn Cafe and were pleased with it.

We stopped at the Enchanted Highway on the way home and I was impressed with these sculptures. We also stopped at Mandan, Ft. Abe Lincoln. Unfortunately we were in a hurry and didn%26#39;t get to take the tour, although the museum at the Slanted Village was nice.

Trip Report

We ate at the Cowboy Cafe. The waitress was young, smiling, sweet, and eager to please, but I felt that the quality of the food was not great, instant mashed potatoes and canned green beans.

Teddy Roosevelt Natl Park was beautiful. We saw abundant wildlife, even drove the loop twice. The visitor center was nice and so was Roosevelt%26#39;s cabin on the site.

The shops in Medora were nice and there was a decent variety. My friends ate breakfast at the Elkhorn Cafe and were pleased with it.

Trip Report

I read about your great experience in North Dakota. Would you consider blogging on the North Dakota Tourism website? If you are interested, you could cut and paste what you%26#39;ve already written into your blog at:

www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/vacation-blog/

Trip Report

Of course, I would. I am not sure how to do it. I liked North Dakota. Too many people visit the same places and miss some beautiful places like North Dakota. I thought that ND was a very enchanting state.

You can copy and paste the following link into your web browser,

www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/vacation-blog/

this link will take you to the North Dakota Tourism website where you would click on ';Add Your Vacation Blog';. Then if you want to shorten the process, just go back to the information that you submitted to Trip Advisor and copy it and paste it into this form. Our office truly appreciates visitors who share experiences such as yours.

Yes, I will do that. I thought that ND was a nice place to visit.

Also I stopped at a small tourist information center (I believe it was in Bowman) and the woman in there was so nice and friendly. She was very excited for me to put a pin in her map showing where I lived.

Things to see within 200 miles of Minot

We are renting a car in Minot in May for 5 days. As we have never been to ND, we need some suggestions . We like pretty scenery, seeing wildlife, forts, Indian things, and casinos. Thank you.

Things to see within 200 miles of Minot

Much of western North Dakota is farming or ranching land with some oil wells in certain areas. An itinerary I might suggest would be to head west from Minot on Hwy 2 to Williston. From Williston head south on Hwy 85, making a stop at the north unit of Teddy Roosevelt National Park. Continue on south on 85 to the intersection of I-94 where you turn west to Medora and see the south unit of Teddy Roosevelt National Park. Make sure to take in the tour of the Chateau de Mores there and if it is offered, the interpretive talk. From Medora you want to head east on I-94 to Dickinson to see the dinosaur museum there (http://www.dakotadino.com/). Continue east on I-94 to exit 72 and take hwy 8 south, The Enchanted Highway. (www.realnd.com/enchantedhighwayindex.htm) This will leave you 32 miles south of I-94, so head east again on hwy 21 about 70 miles and then north to rejoin I-94 near Mandan, ND. Visit On an Slant Indian Village and Ft. Lincoln here, then on across the Missouri River to Bismarck. Tour the State Capital while here, one of the easiest capitals to get to. From here I%26#39;d head north on hwy 83 to visit Garrison Dam and take a tour if it is still allowed. If you continue up 83 you return to Minot. Want a little more? In my mind, the Missouri River marks the change from ranching to farming, although that line has eroded in the past 30 years. Head on east on I-94 to Jamestown and see the wheat, canola, sunflower, and flax fields interspersed with the prairie potholes where your winter ducks come north to nest. At Jamestown turn north on hwy 281. Want a shortcut back to Minot? At Carrington, hwy 52 does a diagonal back to Minot. Not in a hurry? Keep going north on 281 through Minnewakan to Churches Ferry. Note how close Devils Lake is to the town of Minnewakan and Churches Ferry. A few years ago it was miles away, then a change in precipitation caused it to start rising. From Churches Ferry, head west on Hwy 2 to Minot. Look for the monument that marks the center of North America at Rugby as you go through. From Rugby, if you go north you can get to the International Peace Park, celebrating the friendship between the US and Canada.

Things to see within 200 miles of Minot

Thank you very much for all of the information. Some of the sites you mentioned are on my must-see list, like Theodore Roosevelt NP North %26amp; South. Some other places I%26#39;m still wondering about are Fort Union, Four Bears casino, Kildeer Mtn. scenic byway,Knife River Indian Village,Turtle Mtn. Scenic byway, Sakakawea Byway, %26amp; Fort Mandan. Also, how tall are these mountains? Thank you again. This will be our only trip to ND, so I want to see the highlights.

I think that this website does a better job answering your question about the ';mountains'; of North Dakota.

https:/鈥dn15-h.htm

We think of North Dakota as mostly flat.

We visited Ft Union last August. It%26#39;s a neat place to visit and if you take the route I suggested, you%26#39;ll only be about 25 miles from it at Williston. Make sure you bring mosquito spray. Between the parking lot and the fort the mosquitoes nearly carried us away.

I haven%26#39;t visited the other sites or consciously driven the other scenic byways but may have accidentally been on them. Part of the route I suggested I have not driven either.

Thank you for some great info. ND sounds very interesting.

It will certainly differ from Louisiana. Be sure to bring coats. You could easily have temperatures ranging from 20%26#39;s to 80%26#39;s in May.

Where to Stay for TR NP Hiking Vacation

Does anyone have any suggestions other than Medora for finding accomodations for hiking through the National Park, North or South or both?

Thanks!

Where to Stay for TR NP Hiking Vacation

There are a couple of ranches outside of Medora but still in the park vicinity. http://www.medorand.com/visitor_info.htm#1 I have stayed at the buffalo gap which is just like 15 minutes from Medora but out in the country...very basic but well priced.

Pet-friendly hotel

We are spending a weekend in Fargo, and would like to bring our 75 lb. yellow lab. Anyone know of a hotel that would allow a dog? She%26#39;s well-behaved (I know, they all say that!).

Pet-friendly hotel

I think Country Inn and Suites is pet friendly...I stayed a number of years ago at the one in South Fargo and it was lovely.

Pet-friendly hotel

FYI...here%26#39;s the site for Fargo%26#39;s link but this is a good website if you regularly look for pet friendly hotels anywhere:

www.bringfido.com/lodging/static/fargo_nd_us/

Thanks tons JA Combs! We are new to the dog ownership business, and this is a big help.

Theodore Roosevelt Hotel Open?

We are planning a hiking trip in September and are looking for a place to stay. Does anyone know if the TR Hotel will be open this summer and if it is a good place to stay or not? Thanks!

Theodore Roosevelt Hotel Open?

Are you talking about the TR Ranch House?

Theodore Roosevelt Hotel Open?

I don%26#39;t know! It came up under accomodations in Medora but then when I googled it it said it was closed for renovations! Picture looked like an old hotel. Is that the same place? Any other suggestions on where to stay much appreciated!

I%26#39;m betting this is the one you%26#39;re thinking of:

The Rough Rider Hotel, owned by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, was given the grant by the state Department of Commerce and the Roosevelt Custer Regional Development Council.

The hotel is undergoing a $12.5 million renovation project. The two-story, 8,500 square feet building, was built in 1965. Officials say it will be a three-story, 37,000-square-foot facility when the renovation is complete in 2010.

If so, no its closed until 2010.

JA-Thanks very much. This must be the place.

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International Peace garden and Turtle Mountains

Are the International peace gardens and the Turtle Mountain area worth driving about 200 miles round trip? Thank you.

International Peace garden and Turtle Mountains

I%26#39;ve driven farther than that to get to the Peace Gardens, but it was not just for the sightseeing. My daughter went there for International Music Camp and I found it to be a long drive. It is an interesting place, but I could find other places of interest that I would rather see.

International Peace garden and Turtle Mountains

The flowers at the International Peace Gardens will be in full bloom around late July. There are over 155,000 flowers in displays as well as wonderful memorials. The North American Game Warden Museum is also there. It is a great place to visit. In addition, Lake Metigoshe State Park is a great place to camp. I%26#39;ve camped there and it is one of my favorites...beautifully wooded and plently of water recreation available, including kayak and canoe rentals. If you didn%26#39;t want to camp, you could stay in Bottineau which is lovely town or rent a cabin at Lake Metigoshe. Then the drive through the Turtle Mountains is very scenic. The website you can visit to find out more about the Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway is: 鈥d.gov/byways/find/turtlemountain/index.html

traveling to north dakota on motorcycle need some answers

a friend of mine is traveling with to north dakota from wisconsin and he has 18 inch apehangers on his bike we would lie to know if they are allowed and if not what is the fine. and also places to camp out and what we would need to pack.

traveling to north dakota on motorcycle need some answers

I don%26#39;t even know that what those are but here%26#39;s the link to our century code on motorcycle stuff: http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t39c27.pdf

Where in North Dakota are you heading that you would like to camp out at and what time of year?

traveling to north dakota on motorcycle need some answers

we really don%26#39;t know where we are going in north dakota just sight seeing the bad lands i guess. i%26#39;m jut going aong for the ride and the sights. we are planning on late august. our friend has a harley and it has really long handlebars caled apehangers and he wants to know if he will get fined for them. and we never traveled that far on the bikes before and where to camp out what to bring and the best way to get there and not on the highways we would like scenic routes. any info would be great. thanks

Guess route will depend on where you are in Wisconsin. The most direct route is on I-94 if you%26#39;re by the Twin Cities. That would take you through Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck and Dickinson before you get to Medora, which is a great base for exploring the badlands. http://www.medorand.com/ They have a lot of info on that site. I don%26#39;t camp but we stayed at the Buffalo Gap Ranch and there was a campground on the way out there. Definately look up Teddy Roosevelt Park to see the routes and hiking loops they have. We enjoyed the musical there and the pitchfork fondue as well. It usually just takes a day to get to Wisconsin from Bismarck so you could drive it in a day. If you%26#39;d like a route that isn%26#39;t interstate, there is also Highway 2 that is a more Northern route and come down the Enchanted Highway (iron sculptures) to I-94 for a short bit to medora. Good luck!

Many town in North Dakota have a city park where tent camping is allowed. Usually inexpensive, some free even. Occasionally you will find a motel with camping too, like one in Rugby. Have a great trip.

The North Dakota Tourism office has a motorcycle map available that will offer great scenic ideas for the whole state. We also have a map of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which you can also pick up in Medora or at the Painted Canyon Visitor Center at the park. If you need a list of all of the campgrounds in each city, you can find them on our website: www.ndtourism.com or request a visitors guide and state highway map to be mailed to you as well by clicking on ';FREE BROCHURES'; on our homepage. If you have questions you can e-mail tourism@nd.gov. Enjoy your trip!

Apes are illegal in ND. Your hands can%26#39;t be above your shoulders. Medora (Teddy R NP) is a slow scenic ride. Camping in the park. Go N of Dickinson on ND22 to Manderee then west to Watford City for the Highway riding. Only other part of ND is up by St. Johns going to Lake Metigoshe. That%26#39;s the Turtle Mtns. Otherwise not very scenic. You doing Sturgis and want to go thru ND? Just stay on the interstate to Medora. Then double back to US85 down to the Hills. Tell your friend to get a bagger, then he won%26#39;t get beaten up.

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Riding in North Dakota is exhilerating. There are many beautiful places to ride. Below are a couple of great resource for people, such as youself who are looking for these scenic places - some of which include the Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit Scenic Byway, Killdeer Moutains Four Bears Scenic Byway, Sakakawea Scenic Byway and more...

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or view a map of them at:

www.parkrec.nd.gov/byways/find/index.html

Aussie needs help.

My wife and I will be travelling to New York in late September and spending a week in Mnhattan before heading up to New England. We plan to catch a train to New Haven CT, hire a car and then just cruise though New England for 2 weeks before heading back to Manhattan for another week. However, I am beginning to realise that the Fall in New England is a very busy time with accomodation at a premium in some areas. So, I would really welcome some help in setting up an intinerary so I can start booking inns and B%26amp;Bs, our preferred type of accomodation.

From New Haven we intended hugging the coast up into Capoe Cod and after that, who knows? We love small coastal towns, similar inland etc.

If anyone can come up with ideas on great places to go for our 2 weeks I would really welcome some assistance.

Thank you,

Spudee.

Aussie needs help.

I%26#39;d love to be of help but you are asking about a different area than what you have posted in. New England is a small town in the state of North Dakota, about 1500 miles from the area you are interested in. Try copying your post here and pasting it to the forums for Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, the states that comprise what we Americans call the New England states.

Aussie needs help.

My apologies. I looked at a list of forums on Traveladvisor and assumed, obviously incorrectly, that the ';New England'; forum was the one I was after. However, I will take your advice and post accordingly. Thanks for letting me know.

We are doing similar road trip as you guys but we are doing it in April this year so I might right a nice report like yours on NYC and Mahattan when we get back in May and might help you out in some pointers

As for the car hire we have opted for a Mazda 6 pick up from Manhattan on Sunday ( hopefully no traffic) and cruising up north to New England states.

Where did you stay in Manhattan in xmass ? do you recommend the place??

Cheers

Majeda

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Hi Majeda,

Big coincidence that you are doing the same trip as us. And another coincidence is that we too will be picking up a Mazda 6 but in New Haven, CT! We stayed at the Ivy Terrace B%26amp;B on East 58th Street. Lots of reviews on this site and just a fabulous place to stay. I will keep an eye out for your trip report.

Thanks for replying and have a great and safe trip,

Spudee.

store hours easter weekend

Are stores open easter weekend, ie: good friday?

store hours easter weekend

I would think Good Friday would be fine...I%26#39;ve never had problems with that. Easter Sunday is a different matter.

store hours easter weekend

Just checked with Columbia Mall in Grand Forks. They stated they will be open regular hours Friday, April 10th and 11th, which is 10am-9pm. Sunday the 12th they are closed. Hope that helps. If you were wondering about somewhere else, let me know. I%26#39;ll check.

Where to Stay ?

We are two couples wanting to hike TR NP and looking for the best accomodations in the area..do not want to camp! Like running water and bathrooms! Any ideas appreciated!

Where to Stay ?

There are some great lodges, bed and breakfasts and motels in the area. If you like the amenities of a large chain hotel you might like the AmericInn. The Badlands Motel is a popular place to stay. I%26#39;ve stayed there a few times myself. I%26#39;ve also stayed at the Eagle Ridge Lodge which is a really nice bed and breakfast right outside of Medora. Great Food, beautiful view of the Badlands. You can find these and more at www.medora.com .

Where to Stay ?

Thanks very much. We have made reservations at Eagle Ridge.

Fantastic! I hope you enjoy your stay!

anyone stay at the Holiday Inn Lately? (since aug 2007)

just wondering if this hotel has improved since all its bad comments?

anyone stay at the Holiday Inn Lately? (since aug 2007)

We just came back from the Holiday Inn and I wouldn%26#39;t say it was that great. We had a joining room with some young kids and we could hear them til 3 in the morning and we have young kids. We called front desk at 2 and they said they would send someone up right away and noone came. Two years ago when we stayed there we had problems also. We had a room right across from the banquet room and they had a live band start at 10 and it went til 12. I can honestly say we won%26#39;t be going back there anytime soon.

anyone stay at the Holiday Inn Lately? (since aug 2007)

An update to Holiday Inn.... The Holiday Inn is now a Clarion hotel (as of January 2009)The only other Holiday Inn in the area now that I am aware of is the fairly new Holiday Inn Express somewhat across from West Acres shopping center and on the Lowes parking lot

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Fishing in or near TRNP?

Does anybody have any experience doing any stream fishing in or around Teddy R National Park? Is there any trout fishing locally, and if so can you tell me what you normally use for dry fly, or spinning bait?

Thanks! Sorry if this is a bit out of the ordinary on trip advisor...but it does seem rather quiet on this forum so I hope no one will mind!

Fishing in or near TRNP?

My husband fishes on the Missouri River and Lake Sakagawea, among others...I%26#39;ll ask him but I know he does no fly fishing. The other stuff in your post, I have no clue but he might! I would assume the Little Missouri would be similar and that%26#39;s through the Park. We like Walleye up for here fishing and throw a lot of other stuff back (ie in the Red River on the East we have tons of catfish, the Texans in my family cringe when we say we don%26#39;t want to catch those ugly things).

Fishing in or near TRNP?

Here%26#39;s my husband%26#39;s response:

Negative on the trout in that area. We have trout, but they are in the Missouri and you aren鈥檛 going to catch them on a fly. They catch them fishing for walleye below the Garrison Dam in the tailrace. His best bet if he wants to fly fish is to head to Montana. We have large variety of fish, Pike, Northerns, Walleye, perch, crappie, smallmouth, salmon, ling (aka eel pout), trout, etc. Walleye, is going to be the prominent species. I think what he is looking for though, we are not going to have much.

JA thanks so much to your husband. Indeed, have done a lot of walleye fishing down here in Lake Erie and environs. Was hoping for trout! Understand!

Thanks!

I94 Open or Closed in Fargo?

During these floods can you tell me if I-94 is closed or open in the Fargo area? I will be traveling from Grand Rapids to Bismarck starting on Sunday night, and I want to avoid any road closures.

I94 Open or Closed in Fargo?

They closed it for awhile yesterday and then reopened it. Sunday is the expected crest so they may do it again, you just don%26#39;t know. You could try Hwy 2 if you want to be sure. Here%26#39;s the spot online to check:

鈥d.gov/roadreport/roadreport/roadreport.asp

Or within ND call 511 or out of state call 1-866-696-3511 for up to date road information. (I used to work for the ND Department of Transportation). :)

I94 Open or Closed in Fargo?

Thanks for the numbers. That will help a lot.

Thoedore Roosevelt NP camping

I plan on spending a few days exploring TRNP with the family (wife %26amp; kids 9,7,5) this August on our way West and was looking for information on the campgrounds. Is there a difference between the North and South units and what can I expect for temperatures (should I opt. for something with AC?). We are a seasoned camping family but it will be a long trip and I want to keep the peace.

Thoedore Roosevelt NP camping

The average high for August is 82 degrees. The average low is 54. Both the South Unit and the North Unit are wonderfully scenic and would be worth touring. The town of Medora is the gateway to the South Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. There you will find gift shops, museums, horseback riding and more including the unforgettable Medora Musical This broadway-style musical takes place in the Burning Hills Ampitheater. You can find this information at www.medora.com. You will also find camping choices there along with their amenities.

I know alot of people that really enjoy camping in that area because it%26#39;s so incredibly scenic and beautiful. If you would like ideas about what to do on your way to and from the North Dakota Badlands, let me know. Our office has great sample itineraries available. You can also log on to: www.ndtourism.com for more information.

Thoedore Roosevelt NP camping

August can get hot days but you just never know if you%26#39;ll hit during those few blazing times. I think both units are just lovely though around Medora has more people (but also has fun things too like the musical, Chateau de Mores, etc.). I would definately recommend the musical and pitchfork fondue...I loved it but there%26#39;s lots for kids to love too.

I know there%26#39;s a campground in Medora but the trains run through that town a lot....there was one West of town on my way out to Buffalo Gap Ranch that was out in the country more and looked very scenic. You%26#39;d be close enough to town for restaurants, supplies, etc. (plus I though the bar/restaurant at Buffalo Gap was very good and you can see tons of wildlife from their deck), but still get some peace and quiet at night. Good luck!!

August can be warm, but should not be too bad. There is one drive-in campground in Theodore Roosevelt National Park%26#39;s South Unit which you can view here:

parkcamper.com/Theodore-Roosevelt-National-P鈥?/a>

I prefer the South Unit myself due to easier access, but the North Unit is very scenic as well.

The average high for July in TRNP is 87, and the average low is 54. Definitely bring sunscreen and hats. IMHO the water at the campground tastes pretty bad, so bring your own if you are picky.

You will see ALOT of wildlife at Theodore Roosevelt. IT%26#39;s a great park but I would not chew up too much trip time there. Yellowstone and Glacier offer much grander scenery and water-based activities.

Marriage retreat

Hello, every year my church plans a romantic marriage retreat. We have already gone Ceasars in the Poconos. Can anyone recommend some other places for a marriage retreat for about 20 couples. We usually do this in August. We are looking for somewhere in (NY, CT, NJ, New England)

Thanks

Marriage retreat

You might want to post this question in those states (NY, CT, NJ, MA, etc). This New England is a town in North Dakota which is a long ways away from where I think you want to be.

Airport Bar

Anyone know if the Fargo airport bar has TV%26#39;s in it?

Airport Bar

I just called the Fargo Airport and there is a T.V. in the bar. There are 2 T.V.s in the departure lounge as well. In case you need more details regarding North Dakota airports visit:

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Please let me know if you have any other questions.

foliage trail in new england

We plan to travel to East Coast in 10/09 to see the foliage and stop by New York City.

Questions:

1. we have 7 days/6nights to travel

2. we like to see the foliage trail in New England for 3 days/2 nights: which trail/states best to do this

3. 2 nights in NYC

4. perhaps if possible go up north to Quebec City.

5. we will be driving most of the way OUTSIDE NYC, however which is the best way to get to Quebec city: car(too long, 200miles+) , train (5hours+), or plane( 2 1/2 hrs) and from which city: remember that we need to return the car as well

foliage trail in new england

Scott, you posted this in the New England, North Dakota forum - a little town in the south west area of North Dakota. Try posting in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York forums. tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g28950-i526-New_Ha鈥?/a> for example.

blackheads

Hillsboro Inn?

Hi, we are possibly needing to stay in Fargo on a night when hotel rooms are looking scarce... thinking of staying in a nearby town, preferably north of Fargo. Found the Hillsboro Inn, which has quite low rates. Can%26#39;t find much info on it though; does anyone know -- is it a dive in the middle of nowhere? Or is it an ok place where we%26#39;d feel safe, just cheap prices because it%26#39;s in a small town?

Thanks for any help... just don%26#39;t want to arrive to find we%26#39;ve booked a scary place!

Hillsboro Inn?

Never stayed there but you%26#39;ll feel safe in Hillsboro generally...it is a hike to Fargo though and not sure what condition the hotel rooms are. Have you looked at Wahpeton too? And Casselton has a decent Governor%26#39;s Inn.

Hillsboro Inn?

Thanks JACombs, I%26#39;ll check out those other towns too!

peaceful valley trail rides,Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Has anyone done the horseback rides through

the PVTrail Rides? Any advice, suggestions,

etc. Thanks.

peaceful valley trail rides,Theodore Roosevelt National Park

I haven%26#39;t but I just wanted to give a recommendation for Medora and TR National Park. They are absolutely lovely. We stayed at a motel out of town that had lots of horses in the corrals and loved the peace and quiet.

peaceful valley trail rides,Theodore Roosevelt National Park

JA-Really would appreciate your recommendation on the motel you stayed at! We are planning a hiking trip this summer and wonder where to stay. Thanks!

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is totally underrated. It%26#39;s so quiet and beautiful in it%26#39;s own unique way. When I go, I stay at Cottonwood campground:

parkcamper.com/Theodore-Roosevelt-National-P鈥?/a>

It%26#39;s at the western end of the park and located near the trail rides and other hiking trails.

T. Roosevelt NP camping

We have a North Dakota wedding to go to this weekend and thinking about camping for a night. Does anyone have any recommendations for this park?

T. Roosevelt NP camping

I%26#39;ll make a brief trip report, since I didn%26#39;t receive any replies.

We drove through the south unit, it%26#39;s a pretty drive. I live in the SD Black Hills and am familiar with SD Badlands, and the terrain seemed a combination of the 2, not as stark as the Badlands, not as mountainous or forested as the Black Hills.

We did 2 short loop hikes. The Wind Canyon trail is a lovely overlook of the Little Missouri River.

I found the Coal Vein trail to be informative because I didn%26#39;t realize that lightning could ignite coal in the ground and it could burn for many years. That vein is no longer burning.

Both the buffalo %26amp; wild horse herds, in separate areas, were crossing the road as we drove.

We checked out the Cottonwood campground in the park, but we decided we would like showers, so we set up our tent at Red Trail Campground in Medora. The thunderous, horn-blowing coal trains come through town at least once an hour, our dinner server told us it is often every 15 minutes. We believe it. I think they run more often at night. I cannot recommend camping in Medora if you are bothered by noise while sleeping. The nearby braying donkey didn%26#39;t help either.

Most of the hotels are even closer to the track than the campground, I really wonder if they have done extra sound-proofing. In any case, we probably won%26#39;t return, but we don%26#39;t regret the rather spontaneous side trip.

T. Roosevelt NP camping

I camped 1 night at the Southern campground at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It was quite a nice campground along a river. I drove the roadway which was scenic an was a loop. I highly recommend it for one night. I wish I would have stayed 2 nights instead.

There are also some terrific camping opportunities in the North Unit of TR National Park. Here are some websites with more information:

http://www.badlandstrailrides.com

http://www.4eyes.net

I definitely recommend Cottonwood Campground. You can see what it looks like here:

parkcamper.com/Theodore-Roosevelt-National-P鈥?/a>

It%26#39;s inside the park itself, so an entrance fee is required.

The park is peaceful, quiet, uniquely beautiful and full of wildlife. Just follow the scenic loop drive and you wil lsee numerous trailehads and wildlife.

Where to stay?

We will be in town for the World of Outlaws sprint car race in June. Looking for recommendations for a decent hotel that would be within walking distance of any hopping bars or night-clubs.

Thanks!

Where to stay?

Maybe look downtown (that will be a drive to the fairgrounds though for the the World of Outlaws). The HoDo and the Radission are nice hotels and there%26#39;s lots of options for bars there.

Where to stay?

Regarding the distance from the hotel to the race and availability of hotel rooms, you might want to contact the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau. They are very helpful and would be able to give you some advice in this area. Their number is: 800-235-7654 or info@fargomoorhead.org.

Big event in town next weekend?

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows what is going on in Fargo next weekend (May 1-3)? All the hotels are booked up; just curious as to why! Is there a big tournament or something?

Thanks

Big event in town next weekend?

Billy Joel and Elton John are in concert on Saturday.

Big event in town next weekend?

That is what we are coming down for too... but I figured there must be something else going on too!?! Surprised that just one concert would book up all the hotels. Oh well!! thanks!

Concerts, especially big concerts, tend to do this plus there might be some proms happening too to fill up rooms.

You could always try Casselton, Detroit Lakes and Wahpeton if you can%26#39;t find anything. They are only 25, 55 and 45 minute drives from the dome.

Thanks JA. We actually did find a room but I was still curious if the scarcity was just because of the concert, especially since it%26#39;s not sold out.

I can%26#39;t wait for the show, are you going?!?

No we%26#39;re not going...that FargoDome is too big for me for concerts. I like the old days of going to the smaller Civic...I%26#39;m an oldie!

Need hotel help

I am posting this in several forums hoping someone can help.

We need to get from Bismarck, ND to Mankota, SK to Havre, MT.

We have to cross the border at Portal, ND to pick up a work visa.

Is there ANYPLACE to stay between Portal and Mankota?

Thanks!

Need hotel help

Portal has a no tell motel right there...hubby has had to stay there for work in a pinch. It only takes him 3-4 hours to get to Portal and its a small, easy crossing so you might want to list on the SK exactly how far into the province you%26#39;d like to go and they would likely be the most help since it sounds like you want to stay on the Canadian side. Good luck!

Need hotel help

Estevan on the Canada side has hotels. Not a big town but if you are leaving from Bismarck you should be able to get farther into CA than Estevan. I have not been north or west of there, so can%26#39;t help.

Malebird

blackheads

Frontier Airlines?

Considering flying Frontier from Fargo to Phoenix as they seem quite reasonably priced.

Anyone have any comments on them as an airline? We have never used them and would love some feedback.

With the limited services available on airlines nowadays, I%26#39;m not sure how they could be any worse than economy on any other airline?

Frontier Airlines?

I have flown on the old Frontier airlines but that won%26#39;t be much helpful. Maybe look at their aircraft on seatguru.com and compare it to other planes you%26#39;ve been on. Plus we have a tripadvisor flights forum now and while that particular flight might not be on there, there has to be some frontier comments in general.

Theodore Roosevelst NP

I%26#39;m trying to decide how long to spend sight seeing in the park. Would one day be enough if we are not going to go on long hikes. We dont have alot of time in this area. A day and a half at most. Any thoughts. Thank you.

Theodore Roosevelst NP

You could see alot in a day and a half. If you plan to travel to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park sometime between June 3-September 6 you can take in the Medora Musical which takes place in the town of Medora, which is the gateway to the national park. You could tour some of the park in the morning, then go horseback riding and grab an ice cream cone in the afternoon. In the evening, eat supper at one of the unique and fun places to eat, then take in the musical. The next morning, eat breakfast and visit some of the great gift shops.

You can find more information at: www.medora.com

If you have questions, you can e-mail tourism@nd.gov. We%26#39;d be happy to help you plan!

Theodore Roosevelst NP

You can see ALL of it in a day. And the evening for the musical and if you want the pitchfork fondue. I personnally find the fondue as over-rated. But other people rave about it.

Malebird

Suppose you are talking about visiting south unit only. Yes, I agree with the previous posters, one day would be enough. Actually you can see a lot in half a day if you are not hiking. And even if you don%26#39;t want to attend a musical it%26#39;s fun to see the theater from the ridge!

Tet

york

Hi does anyone know of a place called york in nth dakota i am looking for a family called Pietric

york

It is between Rugby and Devils Lakes so the name might be under those cities instead of York, ND. Here%26#39;s a link for some information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York,_North_Dakota

york

Thanks so much at least i know now where it is. Is there a libary i can check for families who live in the area, the adress i had was ranch 2 york north dakota. but that was 50 yrs ago. Thanks Shinead

I would use a telephone lookup site like Anywho.com and put the last name in (no first name, gives you a wider search) and use the town names of Devils Lake, Rugby and York (three separate searches). Best of luck.

You can also try the dexonline.com search too. There are some online searches that let you click a box that says ';surrounding communities'; too so it automatically checks all of them. Good luck!

thanks so much

Monday, March 29, 2010

big event in town May 22-23?

Trying to make reservations May 22-23 in Bismarck - everything is full! Does anyone know is there a big event in town?

big event in town May 22-23?

The Radission, Hampton and Kelly Inn all have vacancies just looking quick on hotels.com. Its Memorial Weekend in the States, so many are on vacation. I know the Casino has some event going on for their club and they gave away free 1 night hotel stays (my Mum got one and she%26#39;s coming from Fargo) so that might be filling up the rest too.

big event in town May 22-23?

Actually, I tried calling both the Hampton and the Radisson - both are completely booked for Friday, May 22. The only room left at the Kelly Inn for May 22 is a suite for $390. Too much for me!

I would suggest checking on hotels.com or travelocity or expedia. They all have availability online with several choices under $100 a night.

Thanks! I will try!

Washburn, North Dakota

Hello, and warm greetings to you! You are probably first wondering why someone from New York City would be interested in a town in North Dakota? Well, OK, here goes: Washburn, North Dakota is where my Grandfather, who was born in 1888, enlisted in the US Army during World War One. All I know is that before he enlisted, he was working on a farm somewhere in North Dakota. Perhaps in this local area. I would really love to visit the area someday and walk in the places where my Grandfather walked. Can you give me any info about visiting Washburn and the area%26#39;s historical places? Also, can you point me in the direction of places, homes, stores and buildings that would have been around in 1917? Thanks, and I look forward to your replies!

Washburn, North Dakota

Bismarck is south of Washburn and that should be your choice of where to stay if you want to visit the area. I can%26#39;t remember even seeing a motel there. But a search of the web might produce something. Just more in Bismarck.

Quite a few places in the Missouri River Valley for history. This was where Lewis %26amp; Clark spent time in this area. And in N.D we call her Sakakawea.

Do you know ';where'; grampa is from, like the township? I would bet that you probably have some relations up here. Everybody knows everybody type thing up in N.D. Washburn is the county seat so you could get that info there. McClean County.

Sorry can%26#39;t be more helpful, but we just always pass thru there.

Malebird

Washburn, North Dakota

My husband works with a lifelong Washburn guy. Though he wasn%26#39;t alive in 1917, if you give a family name, he might have some information. There is a little motel in Washburn but you do have many more options here in Bismarck. And its not that long of a drive. Like bird said, lots to do in Washburn plus here in Bismarck, we have the Capital, Fort Lincoln, Heritage Center, State Archives (which might be good for research on your family), the riverboat, etc.

Thanks for your warm and friendly replies! My Grandpa was actually born in Sweden way back in 1888 and first settled in my family%26#39;s hometown of New Britain, Connecticut when he first emigrated to this country. He somehow made his way out to your beautiful area in the days before WW1. Perhaps because he had an amazing sense of adventure and also because he had been a farmer back in his native Sweden. His name was Frank L. Johnson. Thanks for your great and helpful insights and info. Someday I will have to pay a visit to the area and see it all for myself.

Gave me a chuckle. Johnson. That%26#39;s more common up here in ND than Smith, along with Olson or Larson. Anything with a ';son'; in it.

Malebird

Yeah I was hoping for an unusual name. The co-worker doesn%26#39;t know anything with that info. There are lots of buildings in Washburn that were likely around in 1917. Its a small town so you could poke around quite a bit and find info. It might help if you knew the name of the farmers your grandfather worked for too. Good luck!

Thanks for checking. That was so really kind of you. Good stuff! Wow! And as you may have guessed, I%26#39;m directly related to lots and lots of folks in Connecticut with the name Johnson! I know. Hard to believe lots of Swedes settled there. But it was only my Grandpa who headed out west. Now I%26#39;ll try to find out from the oldtimers on whose farm he worked on and perhaps of whom he knew back then. Thanks again, and hopefully I%26#39;ll come explore your area.

Let%26#39;s hope he didn%26#39;t work for a Nelson or Olson then!

Inn Recommendations For Southern Vermont /Southern New Hamp

Next November we will be driving from Albany, New York to Boston, MA. We would like to break up the trip with a night%26#39;s stay in either sounthern Vermont or southern New Hampshire. A nice inn would probably be our preference...any suggestions? Thanks.

Inn Recommendations For Southern Vermont /Southern New Hamp

I%26#39;m sorry to tell you this but Tripadvisor doesn%26#39;t have a regional location called New England. They do, however, have a listing for a small town in North Dakota called......New England.

Repost your question in the Vermont and New Hampshire forums and you will get better answers.

blackheads

For a crusise trip, when's the best week in October to visit

I am considering a New England/Canada autumn cruise, maybe in October, or late September. Any advice in when is the best time to come? Thanks.

For a crusise trip, when's the best week in October to visit

Sorry No ports for your cruise ship in North Dakota. Maybe Boston?

Malebird

Things to do in North Dakota

Our forum is dead guys. Let%26#39;s liven it up with some ideas of things for people to do visiting our great state!

--Medora (the Musical, Pitchfork fondue, Chateau de Mores and Teddy Roosevelt National Park)

--Bismarck (Riverboat on the Missouri River, Heritage Center, State Capital)

--Fargo (Air Museum, SS Ruby boat boarded on the MN side)

So what are some favorite places we could refer people to that want to visit our state?

Things to do in North Dakota

I like the state in the summer, but the winter bites it. And that%26#39;s big time up in Minot this winter. I just use the Zap because it%26#39;s a weird name for a town.

But the best places for scenery IMO are the Badlands and the Turtle Mtns. Fort Union in Trenton.

Poor pioneers got delusional while crossing the Red River Valley when they saw the Turtle Mtns.

As I%26#39;ve not spent any time in the east I can only talk about the westside of the state.

Malebird

Things to do in North Dakota

- - - Valley City - - -

***Drive the National Scenic Byway, visit the Barnes Co Museum (by far the nicest %26#39;small town%26#39; museum around) where they have travelling exhibits (from Smithsonian %26amp; other places) as well as the usual stuff

***Check our the neat %26amp; unusual shops...antiques, 2nd-hand, photo studios, pottery, etc

***Don%26#39;t miss %26#39;The Quilted Ceiling%26#39; (fabrics, kitchenwares, gifts, misc) where each of the 2%26#39; x 4%26#39; ceiling tiles is painted in a different quilt block pattern!

***Eat at Another Time - a small cafe in a 1920%26#39;s house, Dutton%26#39;s Parlor-an ice cream shop %26amp; coffee Bar, the Viking Room (Good soups!), or The Chinese Palace (best oriental food around...better than anything in Fargo or Bismarck!)

***Stop at the Rosebud Visitor%26#39;s Center to see the %26#39;Rosebud%26#39;, a 1880%26#39;s railroad superintendant%26#39;s private car with it%26#39;s original wood furniture, fold up bunk beds and heavy brass light fixtures, kitchen, dining room, and bathrooms (like the private rail cars on the %26#39;Wild, Wild West%26#39; TV show %26amp; Movies!) There are also displays telling about our area and about the Sheyenn Valley National Scenic Byway. This is also where to go to ask questions about the town or to puck up maps %26amp; brochures pertaining to the area.

***In summer, walk or drive the bridge tour - we have 14 bridges in town and several are unusual or one-of-a kind bridges, and a couple are on the National Historic Register.

***The Winter Show, Ralley in the Valley, Soapbox Derby, Christmas in the Valley, Community Days, Sheyenne Shuffle Half Marathon, Artists Crawl, High School %26amp; College Homecoming parades, Rodeos %26amp; Horse shows nearly every weekend in summer, Craft Shows, Farmers Market 3 times a week, etc, etc, etc.

***Hike the North Country Trail, hunt, snow mobile, fish, waterski (Lake Ashtabula is 15 minutes away), downhill ski (at Fort Ransom 40 miles away)

***Go Geo-Caching - there%26#39;s dozens of caches within 50 miles!

***Camp in town or at one of the campgrounds up at the Lake

***Stay at one of the unique lodging choices - The Presedent%26#39;s House Guest Inn, Three Oaks Guest Inn, Lakeside Bed %26amp; Breakfast, or Sheyenne Riverbend Farm, and have a nice supper at City Lights Supper Club or at Sabir%26#39;s.

I know there%26#39;s more, but that%26#39;s what I can think of off the top of my head.

I remember asking a question and no one responded, but I visited North Dakota anyway.

-I went to Medora and Theodore Roosevelt Park was scenic and uncrowded.

-The Enchanted Highway was different and interesting.

-Stopped at Mandan and saw Ft. Abe Lincoln.

-Scenery was nice with rolling hills of gold, brown, and green.

We didn%26#39;t stay in the state long, but enjoyed what we did. It was too cold for the Musical when we were there. I stayed at Custer%26#39;s Cottages, which was reasonable and very homey. There were some cute shops in Medora. I wasn%26#39;t too impressed with the food though.

If one can%26#39;t find things to do there is always shoveling snow in the winter which much of us have had to do this winter, more snow than I can remember.

Sorry just had to add that to the forum.

Fembird

The east side of the state has more curling going on.

';Our forum is dead guys.';

With a little bit of work, Iowa can be overtaken. Today it%26#39;s 1071 to 642 posts.

Some places have panning for gold as an activity, so why not drilling for oil?

In Jamestown you can visit the Frontier Village/World%26#39;s Largest Buffalo/National Buffalo Museum site, where you can see three sacred white buffalo. Our Arts Center always has an exhibit running and admission is always free.

We also have a few lovely scenic drives in the area. The Birding Drives Dakota (www.birdingdrives.com) routes take you through the prairie pothole region where you can see many indigenous birds as well as other wildlife and rolling plains. The Chan SanSan Scenic Backway runs south from Jamestown and takes travelers through a valley carved out over 12,000 years ago by glacial melt water.

The North Dakota State Fair! Quintessentially country and midwest. Will always come back to ND to visit Minot in July for it. Great for families, great for everyone.

I am looking forward to a mini-vacation to the International Peace Gardens (north of Dunseith, ND) this summer.

Along the way we plan to stop in Rugby, ND to visit the Geographical Center of North America monument and possibly the Dakota Hills Winery and Vineyard in Knox, ND.

I just went up to Lake Ashtabula/Baldhill Dam yesterday and thought I would mention here the recreational activites available there. I think the person from Valley City may have mentioned it too. If you are an outdoorsy person wanting to spend time in North Dakota, the North Country trail follows the west side of Lake Ashtabula and from my short hike yesterday was a very nice trail! I hope to go back for a day hike this weekend. You could also make it a several day trip as there are 30+ miles of certified trail along the Lake. If you like wildlife, I was only on the trail for 20 minutes and saw pelican, warblers, mallards, and deer. Also, below the dam are several places for canoe access along the Sheyenne River. A day floating down the river would be a great way to see natural North Dakota!

“got milk?” Milk Mustache Mobile Drink Well. Live Well. Tour

From March to September, the national “got milk?” Milk Mustache Mobile Drink Well. Live Well. Tour is traveling coast-to-coast to reintroduce Americans to milk—a nutrient powerhouse. From June 16 to June 19, the Tour will be cruising through your city hosting free events to encourage Fargo area residents to live well.

FARGO EVENT SCHEDULE %26amp; DETAILS:

Tuesday, June 16: West Acres Shopping Center, 3902 13th Ave. S., Fargo, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17: Cash Wise Foods, 3300 Hwy 10E, Moorhead, MN 56560, 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, June 18: Hornbachers, 101 11th St. S., Moorhead, MN 56560, 5-7 p.m.

Friday, June 19: M %26amp; H Convenience Store, 510 Main Ave., Moorhead, MN 56560, 5-7 p.m.

On-site Activities:

At events, Fargo area residents can:

• Experience the “Wellness Oasis” and get tips on how to achieve wellness and balance in their life

• Receive health screenings from a registered dietitian

• Sample lowfat and fat free milk from Cass-Clay Creamery, Kemps and Land O’ Lakes

• Enjoy freshly made Soothie Smoothies

• Relax with five-minute chair massages from a licensed massage therapist

• Pose for souvenir Milk Mustache photos

Cell Phones in TRNP?

Just wondered if there is cell phone coverage in the national park? It is not that we wish to call Mom, but more about safety. We like to go far off the beaten path, and just wondered just in case!

Thanks!

Cell Phones in TRNP?

I had signal in Medora and driving around South of there for awhile and then also when we stayed at the Buffalo Gap Ranch north and west of Medora but those aren%26#39;t real far off the beaten path. You might want to try to pull up a map of whatever your service provider is and see what the coverage looks like close up. I had alltel.

Tours in Minot

Does the Steiger Tractor factory in Minot give tours. My husband is a heavy duty mechanic and also farms with a Steiger tractor. He and four friends want to drive their motorbikes from Alberta down through the Dakotas.

Tours in Minot

No Steiger plant in Minot. Looked up in Google and they were bought by JI Case and were produced in Fargo. The operative word is were. I can%26#39;t find if they are still in business with that name.\

Malebird

Tours in Minot

I took the tour when it was still Steiger. We just called them up and asked and they arranged it, but that was over 15 years ago. They just announced a huge layoff at the facility (as pp said, now they are Case). Looks like their general number is (701) 293-4550, so maybe call and see if they still offer tours. Good luck!

Cell Phone Coverage in the Park

Does anyone know if there is a cell phone signal in the north or south sections? Just interested in the event of an emergency in the outback. Thanks!

Cell Phone Coverage in the Park

We have signals and fine service all around the Medora area and even as we went horseback riding a ways north of town (Verizon). Not sure how it would be deep into the park, though. Good luck....it is gorgeous there and I%26#39;m sure you will have a great time!

BabyNurse

Cell Phone Coverage in the Park

The primary coverage in ND is the CDMA (Sprint, Verizon and Alltel)type of technology. GSM mainly on the Interstates. Check maps on your carriers website to see if they cover the Medora area.

Malebird

blackheads

Alfisol's Awesome Trip to North Dakota

I had been planning to visit North Dakota for a few years – only three states left for me, North Dakota, Alaska, and Hawaii. My husband was more interested in going to either Alaska or Hawaii first or to another international destination. I even contemplated taking my first solo vacation to North Dakota. But last year, as a tenth anniversary present, my husband gave me a gift certificate “Redeem for one trip for two that includes North Dakota and one fancy dinner. Valid for one year of 10th anniversary”. North Dakota here we come!!

He is a college professor so I started planning to take the trip right after spring semester ended. I wanted to avoid the really hot weather and possible tornadoes. We thought of taking the train, but decided instead to fly in and rent a car.

I got tourist information from the internet, the ND Tourism Department, and bought a few books to get ready for the itinerary planning. I read “The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt” and “Geology of the Lewis %26amp; Clark Trail in North Dakota”. Both are wonderful ways to get excited about traveling in western North Dakota. I also have a work friend who moved to Bismarck a few years ago and she gave me a lot of ideas. The more we looked at what North Dakota had to offer the longer our trip became. In fact, my husband insisted on more time; he was converted to a ND fan even before we arrived.

We are both soil scientists and were looking forward to seeing the big sky, landscapes, geology, different soils than we have here in Connecticut, the after effects of the recent flooding, as well as anything and everything else ND had to offer.

So, on the first day we flew from Hartford to Minneapolis to Bismarck. Picked up the rental car and drove east to Sterling and then north through Anamoose to Devils Lake. I had read that this drive was scenic and it was. We were very much looking forward to seeing prairie potholes and the saline (salt crusted) soils surrounding the wet areas. We took hours for this drive, stopping the car, snapping pictures, looking at the landscapes, farms, birds, and all the water in the potholes. We arrived in Devils Lake in the late afternoon and checked into the Fireside Inn. It was there that we first met incredibly friendly North Dakotans. There is a “concierge room” at the Inn where you can come in for drinks and appetizers. When folks found out that we were “doing North Dakota” for our vacation, they gave us so many ideas of what to see and where to go. The chatting with local folks and their wonderful friendliness continued for the entire time we were in the state.

Up early on day 2, stopped in to see a local soil scientist (Thanks, Alan) who explained a lot about the saline soils and also about the landscapes in the area. Then we drove across the lake to Sully’s Hill, a wildlife refuge. Devil’s Lake (the lake) is rising higher and higher and we saw a lot of drowned trees and land. We walked up the hill for the view of the lake. The land is rolling small hills, very scenic. Then we stopped at a prairie dog village. We were entranced and took way too many pictures and even a short movie. After that we saw bison, including some babies. We then drove to Fort Totten, the best preserved late 1800’s fort west of the Mississippi River. It wasn’t fully restored, but you really get the sense of what it was like as a fort and later as an Indian school. Had lunch at the store in Minnewauken (too far to drive to a restaurant) and chatted with a few nice men who ate with us. It was such a comfortable lunch experience. Then we drove to Rugby to see the monument at the geographical center of North America. It’s right by the road, but for geography buffs it’s an important site to visit!! On to Minot for the night. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express, a very nice hotel on the edge of town. Since it was late afternoon, we didn’t have time to do anything in Minot except take a walk around a very nice park, Oak Park, and have dinner.

On day 3, we got an early start driving further west. The first stop was the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Center, with very nice views of the rivers and also nice exhibits. We drove further, into Montana, lunching in Sidney, so my husband could check Montana off his list of states visited. Then we took Route 23 back east into North Dakota and had our first view of badlands and the National Grassland. Wow! Again we took a lot of pictures. Drove into Watford City in the late afternoon. We had a reservation for two nights at the Roosevelt Inn, a good place to stay. We had a good dinner at Outlaws in downtown Watford City, then back to the hotel, chatted with other guests. We left at 8:45 to look for a sunset spot, ended up driving north to Lake Sakakawea. We found a nice spot and waited for the sun to go down. Very very scenic.

***to be continute***

Alfisol's Awesome Trip to North Dakota

Did you go to Fort Union?

Malebird

Alfisol's Awesome Trip to North Dakota

Malebird, No we didn%26#39;t go to Fort Union.

Here are days 4-6 of the awesome adventure:

Day 4 – Up early, it was a very cool morning, 38 degrees, clear and windy. Drove south to the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. The park had just opened for the day, stopped by the visitor center, bought the “Roadlog Guide for the South %26amp; North Units” for $3.95. This was an excellent booklet which we read as we drove the 13.7 mile road in the park. It’s not a loop so you drive back on the same road. The scenery was breathtaking. We saw some deer on the floodplain of the Little Missouri River. We stopped at every pulloff. Our favorite was the Cannonball Concretion pullout. The cannonballs are amazing, as are the erosional features at this spot. At another pulloff, we walked up the self guided Capstone Coolee nature trail after picking up the brochure at the trailhead. The trail a gentle walk, a little less than a mile, but you can see lignite coal seams, petrified wood, and many layers of the dissected rock formations. Further up the road, we saw a big group of bison. While the car was stopped, so we could observe and take pictures, several crossed the road right in front of us. We were at the park all morning.

Then we drove south and east to Killdeer, where we had lunch. We were driving on one of the state’s scenic byways, and it sure was scenic. The byway continues north from Killdeer and you can see the Killdeer mountains to the west. Then the road plunges back into the badlands and across the Little Missouri. We entered Fort Berthold Indian Reservation and continued north until we got to Lake Sakakawea and New Town. The Four Bears Indian Museum was a nice stop, learned a lot about the three tribes, construction of the lake, and relocation of the villages which were flooded by the lake construction. We didn’t go into the casino but did cross the bridge over the lake and went to the top of Crow Flies High Butte for good views of the lake and the surrounding area. Drove back to Watford City, ate dinner at the Dakotan Restaurant which is a short walk from the Roosevelt Inn.

Day 5 – It was a cold and rainy morning. We had planned to drive to Medora, where we were going to stay for two days, but because of the rain decided to drive to Dickinson to see the Dinosaur Museum. T Roosevelt Park, South Unit would have to wait until day 6. So we headed down the road and after crossing into Mountain Time Zone the rain turned to snow! And started accumulating! We did a short stop at the Old Sod Post Office in Grassy Butte, a lovely little museum. The snow continued, we even saw snow plows. But at least the roads weren’t too bad. We didn%26#39;t mind the snow at all, just part of the adventure!

We got to the Dickinson Visitor Center, walked across the parking lot to the Dinosaur Museum. Since we were a little cold and wet, we probably spent more time in the museum than we would have done otherwise, but it’s quite an enjoyable place. There were many rocks, fossils, and bones on display. So we liked this museum! Then we drove downtown to the Ukrainian Cultural Center and had a lovely time there looking at the displays and talking to the folks. They were having a special birthday lunch for a lady there, and they ended up inviting us to have some food and watch the movie on egg-dying. I bought an egg, which we had to take extra care of because they’re so fragile. But it did make it home OK and is now displayed in our den. Finally it was time to leave Dickinson, but since it was still snowing lightly, we decided to drive the Enchanted Highway east of town and look at large sculptures with snow falling on them. We didn’t do the entire road, but cut over to New England so we could take pictures of us in front of the “Welcome to New England” sign in the snow. We thought our Connecticut friends would get a kick out of these pictures, and they did!

We wanted to drive by the burning lignite coal seam, but someone told us the fire was out (darn), so we drove to our lodging for the next two nights: Eagle Ridge Lodge outside Medora. It’s a lovely lodge, high up in the hills, with fantastic views, cozy rooms, great food, and good company. I can’t say enough about how much we liked this lodge. There were two other groups of guests (most from ND) and we again had a good time talking about our adventure and the state.

Day 6 – Still rainy and cold, so the hearty breakfast was quite welcome. Drove to Sentinnel Butte, Beach, and then back to Medora. Went to the T Roosevelt South Unit Visitor Center and looked at the Maltese Cross cabin. It was as I had imagined it would be, after reading about it in the TR biography. Then we did the 35 mile loop road of the park. The badlands weren’t as rugged as in the North Unit but you can see red scoria layers in the rock here. Stunning colors on dreary day! Again we followed along with the roadlog, took a brief walk down the Coal Vein trail, and then walked to the top of Buck Hill.

We ate lunch in Medora, then I wandered the shops while my husband checked emails, etc. at the Joe Ferris Store. Then we went to the Chateau de Mores, not a French chateau, but the summer house of the French man who founded Medora. I did like the chateau after having read about the Count, the meat-packing business, and his interactions with TR. Had a great dinner again at Eagle Ridge (dinner is included with the price of the rooms). Too bad it was too rainy to see the Medora Musical, but so it goes!

More to come!!

Can%26#39;t wait to hear more! Sorry you ended up for the one freaky weather June weekend. I%26#39;ve never seen snow in June in ND in my 35 years, but that was my first. We had friends out in Medora that weekend for a gathering, so I know that was especially crazy weather even for ND.

Final Installment:

Day 7 – NOT raining, but still cool. Drove a bit to the east, then got off the highway and drove to Center. We wanted to see the windmill farm. I’m not sure how many windmills there were but there were a lot. ND could provide a lot of energy this way!!

Ate lunch at a small café in Stanton, talked to some park rangers who were eating lunch, then drove the short way to Knife River Indian Villages. The short film is a good introduction to this National Historic Site. Then we toured the restored earthlodge and walked the trail by the field where many more houses were located. All that is left of these Awatixa lodges are circular depressions now covered with grasses. We did see the elusive pocket gopher as we walked back from the Knife River to the visitor center.

We drove north and east, over the huge Garrison earthen dam over the Missouri River which created Lake Sakakawea. Then we headed south towards Bismarck. A friend had told us not to miss Double Ditch, so we navigated there. It’s just north of Bismarck looking over the Missouri. I had expected it to be a park with a visitor center, but Double Ditch is a fenced in area, with some interpretive signs and a short trail around the perimeter. There were earthlodge depressions, but also remains of defensive ditches around the village site.

Then into Bismarck, where we tried to get hotel room on the north side of town. It seemed that all the hotels were full, so we used the phone and the ND Tourism guide to the Bismarck area and called the Ramkota Hotel. So we got a room there; it’s a large sprawling hotel, but nice. They have a huge waterslide/pool area which we didn’t use, but it looked fun. Also there is a huge mall across the street. I decided that we would do “the fancy” dinner in Bismarck, after all we should have a memorable dinner in the state capital of the state we were enjoying so much. We went to Bistro, which had fine reviews, and it was excellent! We had a great dinner there.

Day 8 – I had emailed my Bismarck friend and she said “come on by” the office. So we drove to the Federal Building and had a nice visit with my friend as well as some of her office mates. Then we drove to the State Capitol grounds and took a self tour of the capitol building. The legislative chambers were open but the Supreme Court room was closed. A lady came by us and asked if we wanted to see the room, we said “sure”, and she unlocked it for us. We had a quick snack in the café downstairs and then walked over to the ND Heritage Center, passing statues of Sakakawea and a bison. The Heritage Center is a first-rate museum. You walk through chronological exhibits, from the dinosaur age, to the Native American ages, to the European settlement, and more modern times. They also have a very nice gift store with some ND products.

We decided to spend the night in Jamestown, so we drove directly there. We got a hotel room at the Quality Inn and then proceeded to the National Buffalo Museum. Took a quick tour of the museum then followed instructions to look for White Cloud and her daughter, two albino buffaloes, who were pastured nearby. We did see them at a distance.

We knew Jamestown was still having flooding issues, so we took a ride to look for evidence of flooding along the James River. We drove south to Edgley, then east to LaMoure, then back to Jamestown via the scenic byway along the river. There was quite a lot of water in the fields, we had to follow a few detours along small, dirt roads and in fact decided to go back to the main road because it was raining and getting dark. Luckily our GPS helped us get back to town. We had a nice dinner at Grizzly’s and then called it a day.

Day 9 – Headed east on the Interstate to Fargo, our final destination. As soon as we got to town we followed the directions the Fargo family we met in Medora had given us and drove to the southern neighborhoods of Fargo that had been flooded. We met a nice builder who was working in the neighborhood and he told us to visit Heritage Hills, where he lived, to see the damage at the confluence of the Red River and the Wild Rice River. Unbelievable that the river rose so high. The houses suffered devastating damage and the folks don’t know if they can rebuild or return to that neighborhood.

We had an afternoon appointment with several soils professors at North Dakota State University, so we proceeded to the campus. The professors were gracious hosts and we had a very nice visit there. We went back to our hotel, the Holiday Inn Express, a good place to stay. We then went to a car wash and to Spitfire for dinner. I really enjoyed our final dinner of North Dakota.

Day 10 – Good breakfast at the hotel then we returned to Heritage Hills to look at more flood damage. Then we went to the West Acres Mall to see the Roger Maris Museum. I had grown up in the NY suburbs during the Maris/Mantle era so this museum was a must see. It’s really small, but has a lot of memorabilia. We went up towards the airport, but had time for one more attraction, the Fargo Air Museum. It’s a really nice place. Then to the airport for our flights home to Connecticut. Got home late, the house and dog were fine.

It’s been two weeks since we got home and I have to say that this was the best vacation! North Dakota is a very friendly destination. I’d highly recommend visiting and not just the Badlands. We enjoyed every place we went. We definitely “caught the fever”. Thank you North Dakota!!

NoDak in 5 days!!

Morning. I can%26#39;t believe my long awaited vacation to North Dakota is almost here. We%26#39;ve been planning this trip for months, getting more and more excited. We have a pretty good plan to see a lot of the state, what do you think? It%26#39;s the final three days that we%26#39;re not really set on yet, but any comments, suggestions are appreciated:

Day 1 - fly into Bismarck, drive through prairie pothole country to Devils Lake

Day 2 - ??, geog center of NA in Rugby, spend night in Minot

Day 3 - Missouri River area, TR North, night in Watford City

Day 4 - TR North, other scenery nearby, night in Watford City

Day 5 - drive to Medora, TR South, night at Eagle River Lodge

Day 6 - more Medora area, night at Eagle River Lodge

Day 7 - on the way back to Bismarck, see friends, night in Bismarck? or somewhere else??

Day 8 - Bismarck area or ??

Day 9 - towards Fargo, night in Fargo

Day 10 - leave from Fargo late afternoon

Ideas??? Thanks...

NoDak in 5 days!!

Day 7 I think bismarck is a good idea. You can drive up the enchanted highway at some point, if you%26#39;d like. Its only a few hours from Medora to here. We have Washburn that is an hour drive North where Lewis %26amp; Clark camped if you%26#39;d like, or Fort Lincoln, or the Riverboat cruises (the one with Famous Daves ribs is pretty good), or the casino south of Mandan (but Devils Lakes has one too) or Fort Lincoln or the Heritage Center, if any of that appeals to you.

As far as what to see going East, Jamestown is nice and there%26#39;s a visitor%26#39;s bureau guy on here quite often. Its at least worth the stop to see the buffalos, including the white ones and my Mom said that they had some babies this year. Fargo has a pontoon boat river ride, though I%26#39;m not sure the river is low enough yet. Plus in Moorhead they have the Hjemkost center which has a full boat in it, plus the history center. In addition, Fargo has an air museum, art center, lots of shopping and a quaint downtown (though I think most towns in ND do).

It seems you are changing hotels quite often so staying in either Bismarck and/or Fargo from Day 7 on would be best. They are only 2 hours 45 minutes apart so you can explore cities in between pretty easily. That is also something to consider when you%26#39;re going from Devils Lake to Minot to Watford City as that%26#39;s lot of hotel changing.

NoDak in 5 days!!

In the day 2-4 area I have a suggestion. From leaving Minot, go to Williston. Fort Union Trading Post is just off ND Hwy1804, 25 miles southwest of Williston ND.

www.nps.gov/fous/planyourvisit/directions.htm

Then from there go to Watford City by way of Fairview, MT then Hwy200 east back to US85 and down. The North Unit has only a single loop into the TRNP and isn%26#39;t as scenic as Medora%26#39;s South Unit. Watford City area isn%26#39;t that great to spend that much time there.

As for the Geo Ctr at Rugby don%26#39;t blink or you%26#39;ll miss it. But you will be able to say you were there.

Malebird

Looks as though you have had some great suggestions as far as what to do and see while you are in North Dakota. If you haven%26#39;t already made up your mind, The North Dakota Tourism Division office has sample itineraries available that could help you plan the final details. If you don%26#39;t find the one you are looking for, we can put one together for you. You can find them on our website, www.ndtourism.com, click on ';Vacation Packages';, then ';Trips to Go';. If you have questions you can contact our office. We would be happy to help.

North Dakota Tourism

Thanks everyone! We arrive tomorrow afternoon and I%26#39;m packing now.

I did get a huge envelope of info from ND tourism so we%26#39;re set with brochures galore, so many ideas from them, you folks, and friends.

Also have ';The Geology of Lewis and Clark in North Dakota';, an excellent book. And the DeLorme map book. Now I%26#39;m thinking 10 days is not nearly enough time to see the landscapes, history, geology, etc!! (We are both soil scientists and love seeing cropland, roadcuts, geology, etc., but also like to travel so much that it all is interesting).

Last night we were wondering about what time zone we%26#39;d be in and found out a very interesting fact. ND has a time zone anomaly - the line between mountain and central time is so convoluted in the western part of the state that you can go east from central time to mountain time, that is if you could get to the line (is it the Missouri or Yellowstone River, we couldn%26#39;t really tell). Anyway, we thought this was fascinating.

Will report back when we get home.

Alfie

Hope you enjoy your stay in ND! Sounds like you%26#39;ve got a good plan. I%26#39;m rather new to ND and so am exploring as well. I don%26#39;t know if you%26#39;ll check this while traveling but I thought I%26#39;d add my two cents.

I don%26#39;t know if you%26#39;re taking back roads or not, but on your way from Bismarck to Devil%26#39;s Lake you may want to stop in Medina for food--I%26#39;ve heard the Firehouse Rib joint is good although never eaten there myself. Also, someone told me the cafe there serves some local German dishes which are also good. From Medina, you can venture north to Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge and hopefully there see some nesting American White Pelicans. Potholes around Chase lake are also great for birding/nature. In Devil%26#39;s Lake, I enjoyed a drive and short hikes through Sully%26#39;s Hill Wildlife Refuge (elk, bison, prairie dogs).

I personally enjoyed the North Unit of TR and there was a great restaraunt in Watford City if I remember correctly.

Medora area has lots of petrified wood and south of the park is forest service land (or is it blm?) if you want to do some more exploring.

A drive down the Enchanted Highway is silly fun if you have time.

Bismarck is a fun town although I haven%26#39;t explored it enough. I think JACombs gave some good suggestions.

I would suggest a stop in Jamestown at least along your way from Bismarck to Fargo. There are now 3 white buffalo here and the National Buffalo museum is a nice quick stop. Of course the World%26#39;s Largest Buffalo is a must-see!

Valley City is also a quaint little town and the scenic byway along the Sheyenne River is really nice this time of year. I guess the Pierre Shale in the VC area does contain some fossils but I have not come across any road cuts that contain any myself.

I second the visit to the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. Not only is there a viking ship, but a gorgeous hand carved wooden church.

For more ND geology (the book you have is good I agree!), you may be interested in receiving the NDGS newsletter or reviewing old ones on their website if you haven%26#39;t already.

Looking forward to your review, especially any special geological features you may find!

Thanks Honeybee for all the ideas. We%26#39;re in Devils Lake now and are going to Sullys hill today and Fort Totten, then to Rugby and Minot.

The ride from Bismarck to Devils Lake was lovely, through Anamoose.

We love it here!

Alfisol,

I would imagine you are back home by now, finished with your 10 day itinerary. As a born and raised North Dakotan, I just wanted to say how great it is to hear of folks from the east coming to visit our fine state! (We are a well-kept secret!) The weather has been unusually chilly, even by our standards (where ';chilly'; doesn%26#39;t become ';cold'; until we dip well below zero!) but I hope you enjoyed your stay. I don%26#39;t think you can beat the quality of people here: hardworking, honest, kind, salt of the earth folks. I hope your experience was great and that you get a chance to return. Would love for you to post an update on your trip!

BabyNurse

BabyNurse, you%26#39;re so right about North Dakota being a well kept secret.

I am planning to write a trip report, but I%26#39;m thinking that it will be too long. There%26#39;s so much to say about our experience in ND.

In short summary:

It was an absolutely wonderful vacation.

The people were the friendliest people I have EVER encountered on vacation.

Do you all want to hear the long of it??

Alfie

I say give us the long of it...I%26#39;m sure we%26#39;d all love to hear it! And if someone doesn%26#39;t, then they can stop reading here. ;)

I agree....give us the long of it, and don%26#39;t leave out a thing! (It%26#39;s rather like a mother who never minds when people go on and on about how adorable or well-behaved her children are...we are ready to hear it all!)

Will be watching....

BabyNurse

worried?

Frankly, I am a bit worried about our coming visit to TRNP and Medora. No one seems to ask any questions about anything! Do people actually visit the park and Medora, or is it more likely they are just driving through and keep going? Are we foolish to stay a week? We are serious hikers, and hope to really get off and explore, but we also enjoy occasionally meeting others, drinking, etc. Is there anyone at home in Medora?

worried?

Hey Zabriski,

I%26#39;m a former Northsider. Rogers Park.

Medora is a whole different place than what you see in your daily life. But it%26#39;s not a huge NP like Yellowstone or Glacier. My own opinion is that it%26#39;s the best scenic part of ND.

What specifically do you want to know? We have been there a few times. Hiking is not my forte but they have trails galore. Watch out for Buffalo, carry a big stick to thump the ground.

A week could get long there. Maybe run to the Black Hills for a couple days. Ask away!

Malebird

worried?

We are a hidden gem in travel. Hubby and I have traveled and lived worldwide but chose to live in ND. The lack of lots of tourists makes it perfect for hiking and enjoying the nature and solitude.

If you get bored, you can always drive to Rapid City, SD easily or come over here to Bismarck for some of the Lewis %26amp; Clark, Fort Lincoln and other sites. There are people and alcohol in Medora, though not a ton of choices for places. Still we find it offers enough options. Plus the park is quite large and offers lots of hiking options and Medora has the Chateau, the musical and pitchfork fondue as distractions as well. Just ask any questions you might and we%26#39;ll try to answer them for you.

There%26#39;s plenty to do in and around TR Park and Medora. Check out my trip report for the full story of our days in western North Dakota. There are a lot more good places to visit outside the park too - around Dickinson, the Kildeer Mountains, north by Lake Sakakawea and Watford City, in Montana, and so on.

Enjoy!!

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