Dive Into North Dakota’s Cowboy History At The Cowboy Hall Of Fame In Medora
Life in North Dakota is centered around two things: farming and ranching. With more than 90 percent of the land within the state used for either of those things, that comes as no surprise. It is the top industry in the state by a mile. In the east river valleys, much of the land is used for crops thanks to its exceptionally fertile soil. In the rugged terrain of the west, ranching is more prominent. And where you have ranches, you have cowboys. This has been the case for decades and still lives on strong today, and you can see this history for yourself at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame is located in Medora, North Dakota, and celebrates the history and culture of cowboys and Native Americans.
The museum is open during summer until mid-December when it closes for the season. It's a great stop if you're visiting the area, especially for kids or rodeo and ranching enthusiasts.
Along with the exhibits, you can also walk the Hall of Honorees, showcasing notable figures of ranching, rodeo, and western culture from over the decades.
The Cowboy Hall Of Fame goes beyond just rodeo stars or notable ranchers. It will show you all aspects of plains horse culture, from the early Native Americans that rode through the prairies to the settlers and ranchers that came later.
Plus, there are beautiful paintings, sculptures, and other artworks depicting this lifestyle that can be viewed here. If you or your family love cowboys, this is a must-see.
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame is open daily through summer and fall. It closes for the season in mid-December. They often have special events and live presentations, so check out their website or their Facebook page to see what’s going on at the museum.
Take a trip to the past through these old photographs in North Dakota showing the ranch life that many of us still know and experience today.
Address: 250 Main St, Medora, ND 58645, USA
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Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
