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 Canola fields--isn't this a
beautiful crop? by zrim
Look at: www.canola.com for more information about canola than you would ever want to know. For example, I found out that each miniscule canola seed is approximately 40% oil and that refined canola oil has a low level of saturated fat (7%) and that its level of healthy monounsaturated fat is an astounding 61%. Leave a Comment
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 northern plains by zrimLeave a Comment
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 anyone home? by zrimLeave a Comment
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 Lewis and Clark passed this
way by zrim
The expedition utilized the Missouri River for the majority of their trip passing through what are now the states of Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana.
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 happy clouds by zrim
The amber waves of grain that are the canola fields. Canola is a relatively new crop and it turns the fields of North Dakota into a brilliant yellow tapestry. Leave a Comment
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 A Bull Bison in Western North
Dakota by Stephen-KarenConn
By the late 1800s, with the advancement of white settlers, Bison and Elk had both disappeared from North Dakota. But that was then. Today both Bison and Elk have been reintroduced and have regained viable breeding herds in the state. Because of conservative agricultural practices deer and moose are probably more abundant and with wider ranges now than in pre-settlement times. Prarie dogs are holding their own, but in much smaller numbers than before wheat was planted and ranches established.
The Grizzly can now only be found in the Rocky Mountains, further west. Wolves are now very rarely seen in North Dakota, usually strays who wander over the line from Canada. However, with their demise the population of coyotes and red fox have increased.
North Dakota is also known for it's abundance of gamebirds, including pheasant, turkey, prairie chicken and numerous species of waterfowl. The best places to see waterfowl and moose are in the eastern part of the state. Deer are abundant throughout the state, and pronghorn, elk and bison are scattered in the western areas.
In the Badlands of western North Dakota I saw a colony of prairie dogs beside the highway and decided to take a hike across the prairie through their "town". My presence frightened the barking rodents, so I was unable to get a good photo of them. However, about a quarter-mile from the highway I topped a small rise and saw this maginificant bull bison. I quickly took this photo and backed away. If he had come my way there would have been nowhere for me to hide except down a prairie dog hole, and I don't think I would have fit.
North Dakota Wildlife: Then and Now Leave a Comment
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 south unit of Theodore
Roosevelt N.P. by zrim
-- Theodore Roosevelt Leave a Comment
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 by charlize
North Dakota is a great place to raise a family. It has fresh air, friendly people, affordable living, 4 seasons to enjoy, white Christmas, cities are all 'family-communities', and a great place to meet friends. The fondest memories are all the years that I lived there. Leave a Comment
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 by dreamworld
You should first notice that ND is nothing but touristic. You'll meet 'real' America here...fields and farms all around, very very few population and plenty of space !!! Actually ND is one of the less populated states and it's going to be even worse in future as people run away from here, which I think it's really sad.
Probably the best in ND is to visit the THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATL.PARK (pictured with wild horses on roads) which is a pure delight. Wild horses, prairie dogs, buffalos and coyotes are among the animals we spotted. This park being not so much known from people around the world...you will feel you found a 'pearl'. Be careful, no big cities around to find a choice of accomodation, the closest village being Medora which is something like 100 inhabitants !
Dickinson is the very next town...but nothing interesting there. The Natl Park is divided in 2 parts, 1st part we did is along the Interstate highway. 2nd much more remote, and not so easy to reach is accessible by a 3 hours drive north from the highway.
BISMARCK the capital is a pleasant city and is right in the center of the state...along the Missouri river which is already very wide. The State Capitol is unusual as it's a skyscraper and not a 'colonial-like' building. Bismarck being the 2nd largest city in ND, you'll find everything here. By the way just before reaching Bismarck, in NEW SALEM (on Interstate) exit the highway and say hello to Sue...a giant statue which is actually a COW !!! You can see here from the highway. The piece of art is on a small hill. This prooves to anyone how cattle is important in ND.
JAMESTOWN....here we recommend you to go just east of downtown as there is 'old rebuilt village' with beautiful houses and a giant BUFFALO statue. There's also the only Buffalo Museum in the USA as we heard.
DEVIL'S LAKE area was a bit disappointing, we expected more beautiful sceneries.
GRAND FORKS, dozens of cheap motels are there for you to save money. The Red River passing the city is worth to have a look at.
We like nature !!! We don't like crowds...so we definitively enjoyed North Dakota for that !!!
But don't look for 'extraordinary' things...life's easy here. Leave a Comment
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 by Kawarimono
Definitely the wide open spaces. Leave a Comment
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