If you have a thing for North Dakota landscapes or street art, then my new North Dakota postcards are for you. You can order a super cool set for just $4 (with free shipping!) right here, or find me in… Continue Reading
There’s something soothing about skipping the big box stores and opting for indie crafts, art shows and handmade gifts this Christmas. The gifts are unique, your dollars support a small businessperson and the shopping experience often includes fun extras like… Continue Reading
We have entered the chilly season here in the Midwest, a time when the days are dark and often our moods are too. Cooped up inside for longer than we’d like, that feeling of ennui — that familiar listlessness and… Continue Reading
Staying in a yurt is delightful. Jo and I got an almost ridiculous kick out of Rockstad’s River Inn and Yurt in Fort Ransom, North Dakota. (We may have actually squealed a little bit when we got the keys.) It’s right… Continue Reading
It’s prime pumpkin patch time, people! Here are five of the best North Dakota pumpkin patches and corn mazes to get your fall fix. You’ll find family friendly spots for a little corn maze/pumpkin picking/hay ride magic. Or you could… Continue Reading
For an in-depth look at the largest city in North Dakota, check out Fargo Food Tours. This Fargo walking tour just launched this spring and it’s a great way to experience the history, culture and food scene at street level.… Continue Reading
“This is unreal,” my husband Derrick says as he stands at one of the highest points in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, surveying the sweep of the Little Missouri River valley below us, the cottonwoods lush and green. “It’s like a… Continue Reading
Dutifully reading about local history? Been there, done that. I like my museums a little more immersive, thanks. Seeing a city from a giant praying mantis, a Ferris Wheel or a boat marooned on a rooftop in a place where… Continue Reading
Family is at the heart of North Dakota’s newest brewery. When Half Brothers Brewing Company opened in Grand Forks in the fall of 2017, the name attracted attention. “A lot of people are intrigued by it and it kind plays… Continue Reading
Want to enjoy espresso in a church where Tedddy Roosevelt once worshipped, sip tea in a hidden courtyard or fund a nonprofit with your morning coffee purchase? Then put these North Dakota coffee shops at the top of your list.… Continue Reading
