I recently visited a local gem known as the Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch in Glyndon, Minnesota and had the perfect…
Hello from Luverne, Minnesota! Luverne is a charming city located about 30 minutes east of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and…
One of the best-known names in the history of America’s prairie region is Buffalo Bill, born William F. Cody near…
Happy Spring! While the vernal equinox may herald a new season, the northern prairie is still largely under white blankets…
The Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri is a massive man-made body of water that features some of the most…
Winters on the northern prairie often feature temperatures in the double digits below zero during so-called “polar vortex” events. During…
Independence, Missouri holds a special place in my heart, and not just because I adore its downtown German restaurant (read…
Rising above the prairie in Moorhead, Minnesota one can see the twin peaks of the Hjemkomst Heritage Center as it…
Visiting the Frontier Village in Jamestown, North Dakota has been one of my favorite summer activities for years. With Autumn…
Greetings from the St. James Basilica in Jamestown, North Dakota! Built between 1910-1914, the St. James Basilica can seat more…
Situated prominently in the historic district of Watertown, South Dakota is the impressive Codington County Heritage Museum, a must-see for…
Greetings from the historic LaMoure County Courthouse in LaMoure, North Dakota! Built between 1908-1910, the courthouse replaced the original building…
Bookstores have certainly suffered in the Internet Age, but out on the prairie it’s still possible to find independent shops…
Whether it’s lunch time, dinner time, or just time to relax and enjoy the atmosphere, the Palm Garden Cafe and…
Greetings from the North Dakota All Veterans Memorial on the capitol grounds in Bismarck, North Dakota! This memorial honors those…
Built in the shadow of the iconic state capitol building in Bismarck, North Dakota stands the beautiful Heritage Center, a…
Greetings from Salem Sue, the world’s largest Holstein cow! Sue stands atop School Hill overlooking the prairie and the city…
The prairie region contains some of the more peculiar and wondrous sights and attractions that anyone could hope to find,…
Hello from the Valley City Veterans Memorial in Valley City, North Dakota! The memorial in downtown Valley City honors the…
What’s the difference between a buffalo and a bison? Do they only come in one color, and are there any…