North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Moment - Evelyn Neuens.wmv
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame - Center of Western Heritage & Cultures: Native American, Ranching and Rodeo in Medora featuring a NDCHF Moment profiling Evelyn Neuens enshrined in the Hall of Honorees of the award winning facility showcasing the Plains horse culture.
Medora North Dakota
In this episode of Cheap Family Travel ( Nick, Regan, Maggie, and Kate visited Medora, North Dakota, just outside of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The highlight of our trip was attending the Medora Musical, the world-famous performance of All-American singing, dancing, comedy, and beautiful horses, all in the magical setting of the outdoor Burning Hills Amphiteather. We camped inside the National Park, but if you don't know where to stay in Medora, there are several Medora hotels and other places to stay in Medora. One of the most famous is the Rough Riders Hotel in Medora, North Dakota. In addition to the Medora Musical and the National Park, there are many other great sites to visit, like the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Harold Schafer Heritage Center, and the Von Hoffman House Antique Doll Museum. Bigger isn't always better; the small town of Medora has a lot to offer and is a great place for a family vacation.
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TOP 12. Attractions & Things to Do in Medora, North Dakota
Things to Do in Medora, North Dakota: Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora Musical, Badlands Overlook, Chateau de Mores, North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, Old Town Hall Theater, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Medora Visitor Center, Ferris General Store, Medora Riding Stables, Harold Schafer Heritage Center, Billings County Court House Museum
Experience Medora, North Dakota for a Family Fun Midwest Vacation
Medora, North Dakota is a bucolic small tourist town situated in the scenic badlands that takes you back in time with family-friendly fun and entertainment.
Check out the nightly pitchfork steak fondue, the longest running outdoor musical, step back in time at the Cowboy National Hall of Fame or learn history from a Theodoore Roosevelt impersanator, try Blueberry Meatball pizza and aronia berry wine at Medora Uncork’d, take in the scenice views and find wild horses, bison, and prairie dogs at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and awaken your senses at Perception Medora.
Medora is a fun and unique Midwest travel destination with beautiful landscapes and fun for the entire family.
Thanks to Medora Convention & Visitors Bureau for hosting us and showing us the great things Medora, ND has to offer!
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Raymond Erhardt Western Arts & Entertainment 2019 Testimony
Ray Erhardt was best known for his contributions to the rodeo arena with Rays' Rodeo Photos. During his professional career, his wife estimated that he snapped over 50,000 pictures.
Born January 8, 1938, Ray grew up in the Center, N.D. area and joined the U.S. Army in 1957. He worked as a meat butcher in Towner, N.D., and later served as a federal meat inspector with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
With an early passion for rodeo life, Ray nurtured his photography skills into a full- time business from 1985 to 2002. He could be found at many state-wide rodeo and western events, capturing rodeo memories for youth to professional competitors alike throughout the region. Ray's family recalls the work and effort he put forth to not only build his dark room in the family home, but to produce the best picture as possible. He had a keen eye for color and the timing it takes to be at the right place at the right time for the perfect snapshot.
Three daughters, all of whom won rodeo queen titles, and one champion bullfighting son provided Ray numerous memorable moments to capture over the years. When Ray retired in 2002 as a state-wide professional photographer, he traveled mostly to follow events where his children competed on their horses with his Ten High Ranch bloodlines.
Aside from being a rodeo dad to his own family, Ray is remembered as a surrogate fa- ther to others, often giving advice and a kind word to the friends of his children. During rodeos held in Bismarck, Mandan and New Salem, the Erhardt household transitioned into a rodeo pitstop for contestants and hors- es that stayed overnight. Shirley recalls cooking breakfast for 15-20 contestants on any given morning when a rodeo was in town.
Prior to his untimely passing in July 2004, Ray served as a trustee for the N.D. Cowboy Hall of Fame. He regularly donated rodeo photos that were needed for history documentation. His brand shines at the NDCHF patio in Medora in testimony of his life. Ray was a cowboy from hat to boots, living every day with western grit, determination and passion.
North Dakota Where Friendships Grow
Medora Song Writing Contest 2010. Song composed by Nan Schoborg. Performed by Kelly Brouwer. Accompanied by Michelle Bunker and Paul Schoborg.
lyrics:
Rolling fields of golden grain waving in the wind
Ragged, craggy buttes up in the sky.
Weathered hills and grassy plains and burning veins of coal
Footprints of the ancient days gone by.
chorus:
This is North Dakota, America!
Scenery, history, everywhere you go.
Hospitality and friendly neighbors too!
North Dakota where friendships grow!
Long ago the Mandan natives worked and loved this land.
Lewis and Clark explored the great Missouri.
Rugged Teddy Roosevelt traveling from the east
Settled in the Badlands near Medora!
(chorus)
Where's the International Peace Garden? - North Dakota!
Where do Bison play a football game? - NDSU!
Have you seen Enchanted Highway Geese in Flight? - There goes one!
Or Medora's Cowboy Hall of Fame!
(chorus)
North Dakota
probably one of the prettiest places I've ever been to.
Song: God Hears our Music and He Likes It by Drew Barefoot
Carroll Johnston Pre-1970s Rodeo 2019 Testimony
Carroll F. Johnston was born on January 24, 1935 in Watford City, North Dakota. He was the first-born son of Andrew and Leva (Thompson) Johnston. After the death of his father in a barn fire in 1939 Carroll went to live with his Uncle Ben. While living with his Uncle Ben, he learned the way of the cowboy; ranching, breaking horses, and working with the cattle. He attended country school until 8th grade. Like so many young men of this time, they were need- ed on the farm/ranch so that would all the schooling Carroll would get. During this time, Carroll would learn how to work the ranch, ride broncs, and help others.
In 1955 Carroll began his rodeo career, winning at local rodeos until 1965. During this time, he was able to work with rodeo stock contractors: Fettig Brothers, Butler Rodeo Co., and Marvin Brookman. His Uncle Ben was also a stock contractor in the region and it was only fitting the he worked with his uncle Ben in this operation as well. Life as a cowboy was busy for Carroll. He would be a contestant, a pick-up man, and also help with the stock. All this work paid off for Carroll when in 1959 and 1960 he earned the title of NDRA Bareback Champion. His interest in rodeo never left him. He assisted many young cowboys in high school. As he grew older, he still enjoyed attending a good rodeo either in person or watching it on TV.
Carroll married Delores Rehberg in 1960 and together they had three children, Linda, Robert, and Jodi. Together they all ranched with his Uncle Ben. Carroll remained an active rancher throughout his life.
Carroll was a very generous and kind per- son. He would do anything to help a friend or a family member. He never met a stranger he couldn't talk to and he always had a good story to tell.
Carroll was a member of the NDRA, RCA, ND Stockman's Association, 50 Years in the Saddle Club, and the American Quarter Horse Association. He passed away in 2011.
Find your inner Cowboy in North Dakota!
North Dakota western heritage includes rodeo and ranching and Native American History.
Come in as a tourist, leave as a Cowboy!
Learn more at ndtourism.com
TR Salute
Take a listen to Theodore Roosevelt, you can see him speak at the Old Town Hall Theatre in Medora, ND everyday this summer until September 4th!
BULLY!
Testimony - Jim Cook - 2018 NDCHF Nominee - Rodeo Arena
Jim Cook properly defines the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora. He was born in Beach in 1935, graduated from high school in Sentinel Butte and attended college at Dickinson State with an agriculture degree. For a complete biography, see Cowboy Chronicles Newsletter - Winter 2018
Rockie Kukla Modern-era Rodeo 2019 Testimony
Rockie was born in 1959 in Dickinson, ND and raised north of Killdeer.
He began his rodeo career at the Killdeer Mountain Showdeo. During high school, in 1976 and 1977, he team roped and rode saddle bronc, being taught and coached by Doug Hansen. He qualified for the National High School Rodeo finals in Lake Charles, LA. In his intercollegiate years, Rockie attended Dawson Community College in Glendive, MT on a rodeo scholarship, competing in saddle bronc. He qualified for the NIRA finals in 1979. He was in the NRCA from 1978 to 1979, and obtained his PRCA card in 1978, riding saddle broncs professionally from 1978 until 1989. Rockie qualified for the Badlands Circuit finals 8 years, winning the average in 1987 as well as reserve champion in 1989. He won and placed in PRCA rodeos throughout theUnited States and Canada. He was top 20 PRCA saddle bronc for five years.
While sitting 13th in the standings, Rockie broke his leg at the Omaha rodeo, ending his bid for the 1984 NFR. Rockie was invited to Home on the Range Champions' Ride for seven years, winning it twice.
Following retirement from riding broncs, he began ranching north of Killdeer, as well as building a feedlot and buying and feed- ing cattle. Rockie, along with wife, Jeanne, own and operate a ranch and feedlot east of Barton, ND.
Rockie was instrumental in promoting and working to produce the Killdeer Mountain 'Roundup Rodeo and Killdeer Showdeo for many years while living in Killdeer. He has mentored and held schools for young bronc riders.
The Badlands Girl World Premiere is Tonight in Bismarck
BISMARCK, ND—It became a defining moment for award-winning filmmaker Dan Bielinski. In the spring of 2015, just a few months after becoming University of Mary’s theater director, Bielinski loaded up the car with his entire family for a short vacation that led them west from Bismarck to the Badlands.
“Suddenly, there were canyons everywhere,” recalls Bielinski of the moment he first set eyes on the majestic North Dakota Badlands. Since that moment “I’ve been thinking of a western film.”
Twenty months later, Bielinski began to write and eventually produce what has become the first period western film made in the North Dakota Badlands. It’s called The Badlands Girl, a 20-minute short film that will make its world premiere Wednesday, February 28 and March 1, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., at Bismarck’s Grand Theatres. The movie will also be screened in the newly renovated Belfield Theater, Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
“North Dakota is the perfect place to shoot a western,” remarked Bielinski. “You can’t beat the Badlands for scenery and there’s a huge amount of western culture engrained here in North Dakota.”
Bielinksi found that out firsthand. He spent many hours, days and weeks with the generous and welcoming locals and ranchers to learn about the culture that would eventually inspire the narrative for his short film: Fade in to 1895 North Dakota. Against the backdrop of the Badlands, a rugged frontier woman, Maggie (Erin Neufer), is caught between two lovers—the gentle rancher William (Bielinski) and the reckless cowboy Jacob (Kyle Vincent Terry). But when a band of outlaws descend on the ranch, she has to take up arms to fight for the man she truly loves. Tickets for the premiere of The Badlands Girl are $10 and can be purchased online at badlandsgirlmovie.com.
The North Dakota Badlands lends itself to moviemaking and deep serenity, according to Bielinski. “When I was writing the film, I would go there and just sit on top of a butte and do my writing,” added the film artist. “There’s something beautiful about making a film that really embraces the place and the culture of where it’s made. I feel like this western film is very much a North Dakota film.”
A North Dakota film through and through as Bielinski also spent many months securing sponsors such as the University of Mary, the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, the State Historical Society, in addition to donations from people and businesses who supported the project financially contributing through guns, horses, food, transportation and lodging. As is the case with all of Bielinski’s films, he makes them a hands-on learning experience for his theater and communications students at the University of Mary who wish to work behind the scenes with Bielinski and all the professional actors and crew he brings in from Los Angeles, New York and Minneapolis.
North Dakota Portrayed by SpongeBob
My Grandfather used to live in that state far North called North Dakota!
Incase you didn't get any references:
Be Legendary- North Dakota's State Slogan.
Bismarck- Lewis and Clark Trail.
Bobcat- A tractor company headquartered in North Dakota.
Devils Lake- Fishing.
Dickinson- Locals ride horses.
Fargo- Schools Arena.
Grand Forks- North Dakota University.
Lake Sakakawea- Is very cold.
Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable- North Dakota's State Motto.
Mandan- Cattle Ranches.
MDU Resources- A natural gas company headquartered in North Dakota.
Medora- North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Minot- North Dakota State Fair.
Most of North Dakota- Nothing but open prairies.
Mott- Pheasant Hunting.
North Dakota State Capitol Building- Cannot keep up with everything happening in North Dakota.
The Peace Garden State- North Dakota's nickname.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park- Has many campsites.
Valley City- North Dakota Winter Show Rodeo.
Wahpeton- Located along the Bois de Sioux River.
Watford City- Full of Rednecks.
West Fargo- Primarily consists of farmland.
Williston- Oil fields.
Winters- Can be very cold.
Vincent Steffan, Sr. Pre-1940s Ranching - Testimony
Vincent Steffan, Sr. Pre-1940s Ranching
Vincent Steffan, Sr. was born May 6,1899 in Bremen,Germany to Franzand Mary (Kros-man) Steffan. After losing a brother and sister, the Steffans decided to make a major change to their lives. Leaving a married daughter and all their belongings, Franz and Mary gathered their four sons (Frank, Joseph, Peter and Vincent) and boarded the SS Saale to make a new life in America. Since no children un- der the age of 2 were permitted on the ship, Franz wrapped 6 day old Vincent into what looked like a sack of flour.
The Steffan family homesteaded in Dunn County. Vincent learned farming and ranching from his father, an inspiring men- tor. Vincent met and married Paulina Hibl on November 19, 1917. They purchased the
home place and helped build a new home for Vincent’s parents in New Hradec. Vincent and Paulina raised 10 children- Mary, Hattie, Cecilia, Mans, Sylvin, Doro- thy, Jim, Vincent Jr., Stanley and Dagmar. The family milked cows and raised feed crops, sheep, pigs, chickens and short-horn Herefords.
Vincent would travel to Oklahoma with Ray Schnell, Tony Stroh, and Mr. Lillibridge to purchase Hereford bulls. It was then that Vincent became a charter member of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, July 17, 1957.
Vincent also served as Dunn County Com- missioner. He was a worker, either on his own place or helping neighbors putting many hours of labor to make Dunn County and North Dakota into a wonderful state.
In the 60's Vincent and Paulina turned the farm over to their son Vince Jr., retiring in Dickinson, ND.
Having outlived many family members and friends, Vincent passed away on February 15, 1991.
Rex Cook Wild Branding in Montana
Rex Cook tells a story of how some North Dakota cowboys went to Montana to brand 1,500 head of calves. Rex was inducted into the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2010.
AmericInn Motel & Suites Medora - Medora Hotels, North Dakota
AmericInn Motel & Suites Medora 3 Stars Hotel in Medora, North Dakota Within US Travel Directory Offering free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV in every guest room, this hotel is 3.2 km from Sully Creek State Recreation Area and in Medora, North Dakota. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning.Tea and coffee-making facilities are included in each air-conditioned room at AmericInn Motel & Suites Medora. A work desk and ironing facilities are also provided.Guests can enjoy a swim in the heated indoor pool or relax in the on-site sauna or hot tub. A launderette and a business centre are available at Medora AmericInn Motel & Suites for guest convenience.Less than 3.2 km from Interstate 94, the Cowboy Hall of Fame is 2 minutes drive from this hotel. Bully Pulpit Golf Course is 4.8 km away.
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Walter Piehl, Jr. Western Arts & Entertainment 2019 Testimony
Walter Piehl, Jr. brought credit to western heritage through his inter-
nationally known artistic talents, his preservation of rodeo and western heritage through his art, and his varied involvement in the sport of rodeo in North Dakota.
Walter Piehl has been a rodeo competitor, producer, and announcer; father of rodeo competitors, acclaimed artist, teacher and mentor to many in and out of the arena.
His father, Walter Piehl Sr. was a 2012 inductee into the ND Hall of Fame in the Leader of Ranching and Rodeo category. In 1963 Walter Piehl Sr. started Dakota Rodeo, Inc., which furnished stock and produced rodeos for 15 years. As a competitor, Walter Piehl Jr. rode bareback horses and team roped, and was the Rough Rider Association Mixed Team Roping Champion in 1989. Walter announced rodeos for more than 25 years.
Walter's art career began with training at Concordia College and the University of ND. His style has made him unique in Western Americana art. He was influenced by the Italian Abstract Expressionists and the philosophies of the Futurists, and the artists of the Blaue Reiter group, an art movement in Germany in the early 1900's.
Very few artists who have painted western culture and heritage have been able to un- leash color, style and motion like Walter Piehl. His radical art form is against the grain
of traditional western art. Walter charted his own course of contemporary western art and is recognized for his work regionally, nationally and internationally.
For more than 48 years Walter Piehl has inspired students in the classroom sharing his knowledge and expertise. In addition, he has mentored many artists.
Walter's art, his teaching and mentoring has greatly impacted the art world and will continue to do so long into the future. Minot State University has constructed a new Northwest Center for the Arts and the center permanently features the named Walter Piehl Gallery.
To quote rodeo poet Paul Zarzyski, If you want health? If you want spiritual nourishment? If you want the fountain of youth? Hang a Walter Piehl on your wall and let it dazzle you daily!