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Bismarck trip sights
Interstate 94 to New Salem
Bismarck trip sightseeing. Started in Fargo with stops on the way. Again, great to get off the interstate for some sightseeing. Pushing to get off the main road occasionally.
Valley City ND – Bismarck trip sightseeing
Medicine Wheel Park contains a “map” of the solar system. The sun and planets are represented by rocks. They are not shown as scale size of distance but do show size and distance differences. The park also contains 28 straight lines of rocks representing the days in a lunar cycle. Most importantly, on the first day of each cycle, the lines align with sunrise and sunset for the cycle . This was a class project at Valley City State University and is on the grounds of the university.
Earth, Venus and Mercury in relation to the SunRock representing Jupiter with “somewhat” scale size and distance from the sun.Saturn (for those who didn’t listen in science classes!)Wind Farm north of Valley City (North Dakota has enough wind to create energy for lots of states!)Bet you didn’t think they could grow wind!“America’s Byways” Note the gravel road.Lake Ashtabula north of Valley CityBald Hill Dam that creates Lake AshtabulaEncompassing picture of Lake Ashtabula
Jamestown ND
Here we go again! Worlds largest buffalo (American Bison)Information on the American Bison (Commonly known as the buffalo)The Buffalo MuseumFrom long ago when bison were already roaming this area of the countryWhite Buffalo believed to be sacred. A symbol of sacred life and abundance. The white buffalo is like the “second coming of Christ” to some of the native nations. “It will bring about purity of mind, body, and spirit and unify all nations—black, red, yellow, and white.” says Floyd Hand Looks For Buffalo, an Oglala Medicine Man from Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Railroads bring hunters who kill buffalo for sport, often leaving the dead buffalo to rot on the ground.Story of ND oil explorationInterstate 94 rest area near Bismarck. Made to look like a legacy service station. (Looks like some of the restored stations on Route 66.)
New Salem ND
Salem Sue. Holstein cow to depict the dairying industry in this part of ND. Much of this part of the state is ranching and north and west of here, OIL, but in this part cows rule!Overlooking the city of New Salem from the hill where Salem Sue stands watchLooking east toward Bismarck on a beautiful day.
Beautiful day for a drive. Seeing sights that wouldn’t see if staying on the interstate to get to destination. Heading back to Bismarck for the night. Here is a link to look ahead to the next post on this trip.
You sure have nice weather and your photos are so clear!