Saturday, August 4, 2012

Devils Lake, North Dakota...Simply Devilish

I ventured East today, something that I haven't done before to experience Devils Lake. Devils Lake is about 60 miles east of Rugby, pssing through farmland, praries, and marshes. Devils Lake has about 10,000 people and most of the comforts you would want. It's actually kind of neat place. It is known as one of the coutnry's best fishing lakes for Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch. It has a huge native American Community (Sioux) a cool National Game Preserve with Elk, Bison, and Whitetail Deer herds, as well as tons of birds and a Prarie Dog Village. While I did see Elk, I didn't see the deer or the Bison, I did see obvious signs that they were indeed there. See if you can see why i know they are there.

It made for a great little day trip. We'll be sure to visit it again. It's not nearly as big as Minot, nor does it have all of the amentites that Minot has, but it is a nice little place. The lake itself is huge. 

The North Dakota experience continues....enjoy!


About 60 miles East of Rugby

In honor of our dog, Minnie :)

About 14 miles South of Devils Lake...nice place

Small herd of cow Elk with their calves



Looking out over Devils Lake


Proof that there really is a herd of Buffalo on the preserve :)

Devils Lake really was "Devilish" today

Little school on the prarie...about 5 miles east of Rugby..check out the dates of operation









5 comments:

Dana Kelvington said...

Rae: I was excited to know you have started posting again. North Dokota looks so peaceful. Please keep us in touch about you and your family's adventures. We ran into Jimmy, Holly and the kids on the 4th of July. We loved seeing them and visiting for a while, while our little boys threw footballs into the tire rings. But we would have loved to have spent the day with you guys as we sometimes did on holidays. We sure miss you!

Sherri said...

We have a little school house that is all boarded up like that one right behind our house! I'm glad you are keeping yourself occupied there! I hope you don't run out of places toy go :)

RayS said...

The pickins are gettin mighty slim Sherri :) Miss you guys. Hope to see you at the end of the month if all goes well with the house.

Sue said...

Looks like an interesting area. Thanks for that close up. Makes us feel like we are there... All you need to add is rain & wind sound effects and "smellavision"!

RayS said...

:)

Sue & Ray's Zion Paradise

Sue & Ray's Zion Paradise