Travels of the Not So Common Man: North Dakota

I've always thought of North Dakota and some sort of barren wasteland; I couldn't be further from the truth. Although it doesn't really rank anywhere as far as energy or food production the western part of the state boast beautiful painted canyons and Lake Sakakawea - the third largest man-made lake in the United States.

And I found another gem of a place for those coming this way to visit. It borders Lake Sakakawea somewhere between Tioga and Williston, just close enough away that you could stay there if you had plans to play The Links of North Dakota. The place is Lund's Landing and the proprietors are the friendliest people and they serve the best Walleye and Juneberry pie for miles.

It was a good thing I came up this year too. If I'd come any of the past few years I might have come away with a different opinion. Seems North Dakota had gone through quite a few years of drought and just last winter had a record snow fall. This record snow fall just happen to fill up the empty sloops, ponds and small lakes. Even Lake Sakakaweah was down about 30+ feet according to locals. Even Lund's Landing would have looked completely different since the little inlet they are set on would have been completely dry. Timing is everything; so much for global warming!!

Enjoy the pics:

Beautiful Canyons