The last week of August was spent in Dickenson, North Dakota. From our base camp there, we took the car to explore Medora, and the North and South Units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Medora was founded in 1883 by French nobleman Marquis de Mores, who named the town after his daughter. It grew to be a ranching and cattle town, with Texas longhorn cattle drives passing nearby.
In Medora, we took part in the famous "Pitchfork Fondue" dinner. Steaks are speared on pitchforks, then quickly seared in vats of hot oil...baked beans, potatoes, cole slaw, fruit, and brownies are served buffet style to complete the meal. Long rows of tables are set outside, so you just fill your plate and grab a seat...
We visited the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, filled with memorabilia and stories of the west...of cattle drives, rodeo, homesteads, native Americans, and ranch life.
Old Town Hall Theater had a presentation about the life of Teddy Roosevelt and how time spent in North Dakota influenced him to become United States President. It was told by a nationally known Roosevelt historian/reprisor who even resembled the man in looks and dress.
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