A friend of ours was recently inspired after attending a freelance writer’s conference to create her own North Dakota Bucket List. We created a bucket list once, but we think we may not have understood the concept at the time.
She, much like many of our Ambassadors, loves North Dakota and was shocked by how many times she hears about new places to go and visit even after living in the state her entire life. We liked the list so much we thought we’d encourage you to think about your North Dakota bucket list. Check out her list below and for the full skinny – and we mean skinny, as she is normally a fitness and healthy food blogger – visit her at www.donteatcrapblog.com.
North Dakota Bucket List ala Brianna Strahm (AKA @donteatcrap)
- Drive through Teddy Roosevelt National Park to pet the buffalo and experience the Medora Musical (again!) (Editor’s Note: We strongly advise against petting buffalo.)
- Bike or Hike “part” of the 100 mile Maah Daah Hey Trail
- Go sailing on Lake Sakakawea
- Kayaking or canoeing on the Pembina River
- Catch a walleye in Devils Lake
- Go to a UND Hockey Game at the Ralph Engelstad
- Take a picture with the Worlds Largest Buffalo (again!)
- Drive down the Enchanted Highway
- Visit the Rock Museum in Parshall
- Visit the Wood Chipper in Fargo
- Walk across the Fairview Bridge
- Visit Prairie Fire Pottery in Beach
- Eat at the Pitchfork Fondue in Medora
- Eat Juneberry Pie at Lunds Landing in Ray
- Sample a dessert from Nicole’s Fine Pastry in Fargo
- Eat Chippers from Widmans in Grand Forks (again!)
- Visit the Albino Buffalo in Jamestown (sorta again!)
- Ride a sled being pulled by an ATV at Papa’s Polar Patch
- Stay at the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo
- Experience Norsk Hostfest in Minot
- Participate in a grape stomp at the Red Trail Vineyard in Buffalo
Now for the BIG question … what would you add to the list?



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April 27, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Don't Eat Crap
I would love to know what others would add to this list?
April 27, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Sandra McMerty
We’d definitely add Old Settlers Days at Fort Ransom!
April 27, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Amy
Eat sauerkraut and the famous “Wishek Sausage” from Stan’s SuperValue in Wishek, ND!
April 27, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Sandra McMerty
Done and yum.
April 27, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Don't Eat Crap
DONE AND DELICIOUS! I have some in my freezer as we speak.
April 27, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Amy
Go and see the Omega Tower (the only one in North America!) in LaMoure!
April 27, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Sandra McMerty
Omega Tower! That’s a new one for me and I’m so going.
April 27, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Meanwhile, back at the ranch...
Ooo, I’m going to steal your list! It’s a good one. I would add Paddle Fishing at the confluence. It’s definitely an experience
April 27, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Sandra McMerty
That’s a great addition … nothing like pulling a prehistoric critter from a North Dakota river!
April 27, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Don't Eat Crap
I’ll add that to my list Jessie!
April 27, 2012 at 1:57 pm
amandamadche@hotmail.com
Salem Sue. Gotta get your picture with her too
April 27, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Andi
Ride the cool slide built on the side of a hill in the school yard at Dodge, ND. Ride the giant, bike pedal-propelled merry-go-round in Taylor, ND on the Horsefest grounds! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9CYz1fP8AY
April 27, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Karalyn
Go to Enderlin to see the Sunflower Plant – one of the largest processing plants in the US.
Cooperstown – Oscar Zero missile site.
April 27, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Kari BIes
Visit Rumpelquiltskin, the new business in Wishek, ND after you get Wishek Sausage!!
April 28, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Jennifer Buckley
Annual Sheyenne Valley Arts and Craft Festival:SVACA=
Weekend: September 25 & 26
10 am – 5 pm
Fort Ransom, ND
May 1, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Seth
Here is my top 5! http://highwayhighlights.com/2012/03/5-reasons-north-dakota-is-actually-pretty-cool/
May 1, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Heather
I would add the Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson. And the Fishing Derby in Stanton The Old Man and Kid Fishing Derby they both are a blast.