Hunting has been a huge part of my life since I was a young child. I learned at a young age how to shoot a gun and tagged along with my uncle, grandfather, and father on many hunting adventures before I was able to participate. I remember some of those first experiences and first successful hunts. My grandfather passed over 10 years ago but I … Continue reading North Dakota Youth Waterfowl Opener
Over the last few weeks we made two trips to out to western North Dakota. Both trips were quick but we had a ton of fun! The first trip we stayed at Lone Butte Ranch near Grassy Butte, ND. I would highly recommend this ranch for a place to stay. The cabins were clean, comfortable, and a unique experience. We hiked in Little Missouri State … Continue reading Go West
Earlier this week I was able to take my son and his friend on a quick adventure up north. We spent the afternoon catfishing on the Red River (near Grand Forks). Until this experience my son thought a three-pound fish was big; his first catch was over 18 pounds! Having never spent any time catching catfish we had contacted a local guide by the name … Continue reading Red River Catfish
For the first camping trip of 2020, my son and I decided to venture west to Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park (our favorite). We had a great time and pretty much had the entire park to ourselves. Not sure if the lack of people was due to covid-19 or the fact we were there on a Tuesday in early Summer. This park has it all, … Continue reading First Camping Trip of 2020
For our second adventure of 2020 I took the kids and friends on a quick trip last Sunday morning to Thrill Hills in Fort Ransom, ND for the inaugural weekend! We had a ‘thrilling’ time tubing and having lunch. We look forward to coming back next winter to enjoy the full package (downhill skiing). 18 adventures to go! Continue reading Thrill Hills in Fort Ransom
In 2019, my son and I set the goal and accomplished visiting all 13 North Dakota State Parks. It was a fun experience packed into the 3 months of summer. We have decided to set a new goal for 2020! In 2020 our goal is to have 20 adventures (primarily in North Dakota) that are new experiences for both of us. We checked the first … Continue reading Spearfishing at Elm Lake
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