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Recent North Dakota Articles

An Empty Home in Buttzville
GhostsofNorthDakota.com
Ransom County Inhabited as of 4/12 Buttzville’s townsite appears to be inhabited by one, perhaps two families now, with this notable empty house on the edge of town, and at least one additional (more modern) abandoned home as well.  It wasn’t clear t
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Experts Predict Excellent May Fishing on Devils Lake
ND Tourism - News
For the first time in memory, two dramatic weather occurrences - no incoming water and early ice out - will produce "hot" May fishing in Devils Lake.
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Picture Yourself at Theodore Roosevelt National Park During National Park Week
ND Tourism - News
Springtime is upon us and Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the perfect place to visit and explore during National Park Week, April 21 - 29. Visits to the park during this annual celebration will be free, as the National Park Service is offering f
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Manitou School
GhostsofNorthDakota.com
Wylora Christianson submitted the following photo of Manitou School. The town of Manitou was an early settlement in North Dakota, having been established in 1887. Peak population was 43 residents. This school is all that remains. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLAR
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Trotters, ND
GhostsofNorthDakota.com
Golden Valley County Vacant as of 7/10 In terms of driving distance from any other town in North Dakota, Trotters may be the most remote townsite in the state. It is a true ghost town, with just a church and former gas station remaining. On an assign
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A Mystery with a Dakota Connection?
GhostsofNorthDakota.com
On a hill outside Atlanta stands an enduring mystery structure known as the Georgia Guidestones – a stone monument, somewhat similar in appearance to Stonehenge, but with a modern twist.  The Georgia Guidestones were financed in cash and erected in 1
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Ghost Towns in the Upper Midwest
Why are Ghost Towns so interesting?
Authors note - I do not condone trespassing or breaking into abandoned buildings. Old buildings are a safety hazard, and often on private property. Get the owner’s permission before you explore these areas and please be careful. If yo
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20 Million Dollar Painting Found in Bathgate North Dakota Attic
"Junk in Attic" was an Original Renoir Painting
The new owners of residence in town were interested in all the "junk" they found in their attic. One item was a rolled- up piece of canvas that appeared to be an old oil painting. When unrolled, they discovered a portrait of a charming nude which
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North Dakota Birds - 6 Legendary ways to spread your wings in North Dakota
ND Tourism - News
Let your inner adventurer take flight in North Dakota. Regardless of whether you like to just look at birds, shoot for birdies or look at them through your sights, North Dakota has a bountiful crop of birds and birdies. We challenge you to try these
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Introducing the 2012 North Dakota Horizons Calendar
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By Nicolette Borlaug, Staff Assistant, North Dakota Horizons We know what you are thinking; it’s far too early to be thinking about 2012 already! While it is still early in the year, we have already been busy putting
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North Dakota Winter Stories
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By Kylie Blanchard, Staff Writer Although modern conveniences have made winter easier in North Dakota, sometimes all it takes is a bit of snow and a lot of wind to remind us who is really in charge this time of year.  And it is often th
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6 Legendary ways to think spring in North Dakota
ND Tourism - News
North Dakota's legendary activities in March are geared around getting back outside, or getting ready to get back outside. Spring is just around the corner, and our various sport and bike shows, plus a wide array of athletic events, means winter is f
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Lutefisk wars - local film to premiere.
Dakota Student
By: Patrick EvansNorth Dakota documentary will make debut at Fargo festival at 7 p.m. A little taste of Hollywood is coming to North Dakota. and Tonigh
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Dakota Memories Heritage Tour Set for September
ND Tourism - News
The 2011 Dakota Memories Heritage Tour is scheduled for Sept. 15-18. The tour will focus on German-Russian sites in south-central North Dakota and prov
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