Hi, hello, and how do you do!
I’m Kaelee, this is my copilot Jada and we are taking you on a trip to all of the must-sees and dos between Bismarck and Medora.
I have the map if you have the snacks, so let’s get going! READ MORE »
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Spur Your Inner Artist with Drawing & Watercolor
Experience a creative vacation in Medora this summer!
Join Barbara Benda Nagle, professional artist and instructor as she teaches “Spur Your Inner Artist with Drawing and Watercolor” workshop June 4 – 7. A native of Wahpeton, ND, Barbara excels in simplifying art concepts so all levels of learners may succeed.
In this 4-day workshop, you will learn:
- How to execute a variety of drawing and watercolor techniques
- How to make sense of the color wheel and use it to your advantage
- How to use “value” (lights and darks) to make paintings dramatic
- How to design your painting rather than copy photographs
- How to create strong, dynamic compositions
This workshop takes place in the state-of-the-art Bill and Jane Marcil Life Skills Center in Medora. Class size is limited – the first 15 registrants will secure a spot. Payment options vary from workshop only to the popular Stay and Paint package, which includes lodging at the historic Rough Rider Hotel.
For more details, please visit our event listing here or call 701-610-9529.
To book your spot, please call
1-800-MEDORA-1
For more information about Barbara’s teaching philosophy, please visit www.barbarabendanagle.com
Barbara Benda Nagle with her “Portrait of Big Pappy”
10 ways to make the most of Labor Day in Medora!
1. See special, off-day showings of Jared Mason: LIVE! and The Medora Gospel Brunch on Monday 2. See the fireworks at the Medora Musical 3. Snap the perfect Instagram photo with Teddy 4. Grab your pals and go for a horseback ride 5. Crawl into the Roosevelt’s Outpost tent
6. Devour pizza with the fam 7. Enjoy a delicious cocktail at TR’s Tavern 8. Post a photo of you and Cowboy Lyle to Facebook 9. Have a mini golf putting contest (loser buys ice cream!) 10. Go for a hike in TR National Park BONUS: Let ‘er rip at Bully Pulpit Golf Course On Labor Day Monday, take in a concert in downtown Medora at noon and 2:00pm MDT |
Kids’ Korral
Your child couldn’t dream up better Western-fun than what they’ll find in Medora. From sinking putts at the Medora Mini Golf to taking pictures with Cowboy Lyle before the Medora Musical begins, there’s so much for kids to do. Take a look! READ MORE »
Big news: Vote for your Medora favorites today!
It seems like Medora, the Medora Musical, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park have been all over the news lately! And with good reason! Medora is up for all kinds of honors and awards. Check it out.
Vote for your favorites at the ND Music Awards
Medora Musical favorites Emily Walter, Damon Fichter, and the Burning Hills Amphitheatre are up for North Dakota Music Awards!
Click on the images below to vote for them! You can vote once from each of your devices (phone, computer, iPad, etc.), but hurry, voting ends on January 15!
Merry Christmas from Medora
Merry Christmas!
We hope your holidays are filled with family and cheer.
Two of our family members, Medora Musical “Queen of the West,” Emily Walter and former Burning Hills Singer, Jared Mason, have a special song for you.
Enjoy!
And don’t miss two, all-news shows in Medora this summer!
Jared Mason: Live &
The Medora Gospel Brunch, staring Emily Walter
A Magical Musical Medora Christmas
Featuring musical performances by Emily Walter and Jared Mason and magic of Bill Sorensen
(MEDORA, ND) Today the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) announced that three best of the west entertainers are bringing Medora-style, family entertainment to the four corners of the state with 13 shows in 10 communities between Nov. 28 and Dec. 13, 2015.
A Magical Musical Medora Christmas variety show will feature three of the top performers to have graced the stage of the Burning Hills Amphitheater, including Medora Musical co-hosts Bill Sorenson and Emily Walter. They will be joined by yodeler extraordinaire Jared Mason.
Beat the heat at the Family Fun Center
You’ve checked into the Rough Riders Hotel, picked up the the perfect souvenirs for your best friend at the Rough Riders Gift Shop and treated yourself to the best ice cream this side of the Missouri. Your’re going to a Theodore Roosevelt Salute to Medora and of course you already have your tickets to the Medora Musical. Only thing is, you still have a couple of hours to kill. What do you do? If watching your smiling kids do all the running and jumping while you sit and relax sounds amazing, saunter on over to the Family Fun Center.
Six attractions you must see on your Medora vacation
Every Medora vacation should have a trip to the Medora Musical and a drive through the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. However, some of the most memorable vacations come from venturing off the beaten path. These six attractions are sure to make a great vacation an unforgettable one! READ MORE »