Road Trips

North Dakota Festivals, Month by Month: The Calendar That Runs at Twelve Below

Two dozen dated town celebrations, from a January log sauna to a September powwow, plus the 47-year Scandinavian festival that just ended and the successor that took its place.

Fact-checked September 2, 2026

North Dakota’s Biggest Claims, Checked Against the Record

A 38-foot fiberglass cow, three towns claiming the center of a continent, and a 1969 “riot” that took 500 National Guard troops to break up. Every number here is checked, including the ones that turned out to be wrong.

Fact-checked September 2, 2026

North Dakota With Kids: An I-94 Road Trip Built for Real Attention Spans

A four-day Fargo-to-Medora plan with one meaningful stop at a time, indoor and outdoor pivots, verified bathroom breaks, and an honest choice between the national park and the new presidential library.

Fact-checked August 8, 2026

North Unit vs. South Unit: Which Part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park Should You Visit?

Choose the South Unit for the easiest first visit and the North Unit for a quieter, more rugged half day. The real decision turns on your route, walking plans, services, and one easy-to-miss time-zone change.

Fact-checked August 8, 2026

One Day in Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Three Honest South Unit Plans

The South Unit loop is whole again. Here is how to spend one realistic day, with an overlook-first plan, a short-hike plan, and a flexible route for children or limited walking.

Fact-checked August 8, 2026

Fargo to Medora: The North Dakota Drive That Changes Its Mind

Fact-checked August 7, 2026

Things to Do in North Dakota: The Field Guide for a State Measured in Horizons

Fact-checked August 7, 2026