My grandfather's family ended up in North Dakota (my great-grandfather was from Ireland). But after my father was born, my father's family moved to north-central Montana to take advantage of the homestead lands, purchased mostly from the Blackfeet tribe, that were being given away by the then-Great Northern RR in the early part of the 20th century in order to establish settlements in the area.

My dad's uncles and an aunt remained in ND, near Dickinson. They became cattle ranchers, although one of Dad's cousins also became a sought-after auctioneer. Oil was discovered on my aunt's ranch as well. We didn't really know those relatives until my younger brother and sister began attending private schools in ND. My dad used to make the long drive to and from the area, and I accompanied him and my brother on the first RT in 1963. Meeting the "new" relatives was great fun.

I had always dreamed of living on a cattle ranch. In north-central MT, I was surrounded by tens of thousands of acres of cereal grains. Not as exciting, IMO!

The badlands are truly spectacular. Much of our country is!

Our current MisAdministration has no concept of what a fantastic nation we are! All they want is to divide, bankrupt and ruin us.

Didn't know about the library. The part I thought was cool is that I saw a few groups of bison while passing through the actual park.

I’ve wanted to return there for a longer visit, and this library could provide enough ‘nudge’ for taking the trip.

Theodore Roosevelt was a Republican when he was President.

But that Republicanism was different back then.

He started the Progressive Party.

He was also a trust buster.

He was also good friend to Seth Bullock, one of the main characters in the TV series Deadwood.

A 31-foot Friendship Tower was constructed on the summit, and provides unobstructed views north towards western ND.

...for Doturds "library".

Where do I send them?