Blogs from North Dakota, United States, North America - page 7

Friday December 3rd - 2010 - Pinehurst - North Carolina - chilly - but BEAUTIFUL BLUE SKIES!! Today we celebrated with Donna and John - at their lovely wedding!! Everything was wonderful - from beautfiul Donna - "Dashing" John - the weather - the church all decorated for Christmas - the music that Donna chose - the Pastor's address - and the reception at their favourite restaurant in Pinehurst - The Thai Basel. You take a look at sone of the photos we have posted here - more to follow later! Saturday December 4th - "Johnna" participating in the "REINDEER RUN" in Southern Pines! It was freezing cold - but there were hundreds of people out to support this race - (5kms, 10 kms and a 1mile Egg Nog Jog for the children!) Most people wear ... read more

THE BASICS, Sault Ste Marie to Duluth, July 29 to August 3...to Grand Forks, ND, August 6... We spent a sunny, tourist-filled Thursday on Mackinac Island (pronounced Mackinaw), which is possibly the most famous attraction in Michigan. We then drove across the Upper Peninsula, which has a rich iron-mining history and a busy fishing/canoeing/hunting present. We spent a few hours in Marquette, Michigan, which is a major port on Lake Superior, and enjoyed the liveliness of a Blueberry Festival downtown there. Next day, we visited the Iron Industry Museum, another exceedingly well-done, informative experience. Thence to the Apostle Islands of Wisconsin. Our campground near Bayfield was the friendliest yet. We took a three-hour boat trip (Deborah chuckled about the "three-hour boat trip" from the Gilligan Islands theme song) through the Apostle Islands. It's a group of ... read more

Re-pass Tale: Same N. D. Scene, 65 Years Later Medora, North Dakota After leaving Teddy Roosevelt National Forest Southern Unit, I wanted to check out the Chateau de Mores just across the street from the “western gaudy” shops that border the park’s official entrance. This historic site was built in 1880 and features 26 rooms, frozen in time. I poked my head in the house, and the State Historic Society worker asked me if I’d been misbehaving. The question caught me by surprise, as I had just been thinking how long it’d been since a proper shower (although, the cool Little Missouri river had just served Sophie the dog and I well). I showed her the postcard, which she had never scene, and directed me to a hilltop cemetery ¼ mile away (just past the musical ... read more

07/16/2010 to 07/20/2010 - Medora, North Dakota: We arrived at Medora Campground mid-day after an easy freeway drive of 280 miles. What a fun place to spend some time! We planned on a 4 night stay but would happily have stayed for several more. Medora was founded in 1883 by a 24-year old French nobleman, the Marquis de Mores, and named after his bride, Medora von Hoffman. The Marquis built a meat packing plant, a hotel, stores, and a large home overlooking his new town. Despite heavy financial backing, all of the Marquis' various enterprises ended in failure by 1886. The huge "hunting cabin" they built was used by the family for only 3 summers then never lived in again. It continued to be maintained by the family until it was eventually donated to the State ... read more

I was thinking of dropping this travel blog but have decided to keep going. It's a good form of entertainment for me (keeps me out of the bars!) So, I'll get caught up then try to post regularly while we're on the road. 05/01/2010 - 06/01/2010: Walla Walla, Washington, with friends Fred & Lani. Had disappointing weather (too much rain) but still enjoyed the town. WW has always been one of my favorite places, specially during spring when the flowers and trees are in bloom. WW has a small but vibrant downtown area with great shops and many nice restaurants. Also has many beautiful parks, a great farmer's market and a nice public golf course. And it has over 90 wineries! We were there for Spring Release weekend so did lots of tasting Also discovered a ... read more