The Camp Hancock Historic Site contains numerous pieces of history that are significant to the community of Bismarck, North Dakota. The site contains an interpretive museum for artifacts and information about local history that have come to provide residents with a sense of identity while also giving visitors a reason to visit the area. From […]
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Monumentous Potential: Buckstop Junction in Bismarck, North Dakota
The structures as well as the stories of the people who built the towns and communities of Bismarck, North Dakota, are on full display in Buckstop Junction. This historic town contains actual buildings dating from 1875 to 1935 that were moved to this site. These buildings with traceable histories offer visitors a feel for the […]
The Enchanted Highway Features the World’s Largest Scrap Metal Sculptures
Created to draw attention and activity to Regent, North Dakota, as well as the surrounding area, the Enchanted Highway features seven incredibly large metal sculptures, with “Geese in Flight” establishing itself as the world’s largest metal sculpture. In doing so, the attraction has been able to draw attention and activity to the area in especially […]
“Salem Sue” Becomes a Landmark for North Dakota
Viewable from over five miles away, “Salem Sue” has allowed New Salem, North Dakota to bill itself as the home to the “World’s Largest Holstein Cow”. This large, fiberglass Holstein cow was originally created to honor and advertise local dairymen. Since being erected though, “Salem Sue” has also been able to promote tourism and business […]