2018-2019 DISCOVERING MonDakTHE FREE Please Take One Photo by Judd Burman Photography A Guide To Attractions, Events & The Rich Heritage Of The Montana-Dakota Territory Sidney, MT u Watford City, ND u Williston, ND And Surrounding Communities We're Much More Than Just A Casino! Hot Machines w All Your Favorite Beverages w Fun + 10 • On & Off-Sale Beverages Available • FREE Tap Beer & Well Drinks for Casino Patrons U-1 MACHINES! • Full Bar & Cold, Cold Beer WIN Up To $800 on 20 Poker & Keno Machines! Friendly Atmosphere & Service Relaxed Lounge Area ATM “Customers are the jewels in our crown” Open 8 a.m.-2 a.m., 7 days a week 222 S. Central, Sidney (406) 433-7222 • Fax: 406-433-7221 Roundup Discovering The MonDak, 2018 1 Welcome To The MonDak! Table of Contents 4th of July Festivities ....................................................39 Maah Daah Hey Trail .................................................54 Alexander, ND ............................................................52 Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center ...62, 63 Bainville, MT .............................................................30 Makoshika State Park/Glendive, MT .....................36, 37 Buelah, ND ................................................................72 Paddlefishing ......................................................... 16-17 Culbertson, MT .....................................................28, 29 Richey, MT ...........................................................31, 34 Epping, ND ................................................................71 Rodeo ..........................................................................20 Fairview, MT ........................................................ 23-27 Savage, MT ..........................................................32, 33 Fishing Access ..............................................................41 Sidney, MT ..................................................2-15, 18-22 Fort Buford ............................................................60, 61 Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit .............53 Fort Union Trading Post ........................................ 57-59 Tobacco Gardens ..........................................................55 Hanks, ND.................................................................70 Trenton, ND ...............................................................56 Lambert, MT ........................................................34, 35 Watford City, ND ................................................. 42-51 Williston, ND ....................................................... 64-69 111 West Main Street PO Box 1207 Sidney, MT 59270 www.roundupweb.com Office: 406-433-3306 • Fax: 406-433-4114 Email: [email protected] Take a stroll down the path of history... Cross the Yellowstone River on foot and walk the Fairview Bridge Photo by Judd Burman Photography Sponsored by Friends of the Fairview Bridge 2 Roundup Discovering The MonDak, 2018 Welcome To Montana’s Sunrise City! Welcome to Sidney, Montana, an authentically unspoiled and golden Bullfinch and white Pelican. captivating Eastern Montana community set against a backdrop The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture of rugged badlands and the fertile valley of the lower Yellow- operates the Sidney Visitor’s Information Center, located in the stone River. Sidney is rich in history, adventure, and agriculture. Chamber office at 909 S. Central Ave. Maps for all 50 states are Nicknamed the Sunrise City, spectacular sunrises abound while available in addition to Montana’s Missouri River Country and at night the big skies sparkle with the stars of distant galaxies Montana Travel Planners, area attraction brochures, and visitor leaving visitors with a breathtaking experience. guides. Montana is the Treasure State and the Sidney area has a The Chamber and Visitor Information Center is open Monday wealth of fine agates for those who know what to look for and through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To contact the chamber, call where to look. There are several agate-producing sites along the 406-433-1916 or email [email protected]. Always gravel banks of the Yellowstone River near Sidney. Some sites open at sidneymt.com. may be picked over by late summer; rock hounds should get started as soon as the river drops. Acre for acre, there are few places in the nation that can boast the abundance of wildlife found the MonDak region. The number of wild species that thrive in the area is as varied as the different types of terrain they inhabit. Prevalent along the Yellowstone and Missouri River bottoms are the white-tailed deer whose numbers will astound the visitor. Much harder to spot than the relatively tame whitetails, mule deer stick to the thick patches of brush in the coulees during the days, only emerging onto the open plains to feed in the early morning or hours before dark. Although not as numerous as the early settler times, the sight of antelope feeding in the pastures alongside cattle is not rare. The bird watcher will no doubt be able to fill up his or her notebook during the summer months, with sightings ranging from redwing blackbirds to the rare Hair Hair Hair The Greatest Hair Styles On The Planet! Hair Extensions • Customized Cosmetics • Fun, Trendy Gifts Classic Eyelash Extensions • Massage Therapy 406-433-4508 New Clients & Walk-Ins Welcome 109 E Main • Sidney, MT Tina, Carla & Jourdan ...........................Stylists Roundup Discovering The MonDak, 2018 3 WE’VE DOUBLED OUR SPACE! The Hottest Fashions & Footwear For Men, Women & Children Gourmet Teas & City Brew Coffee • Bath & Body Products • Boots • Home Decor • Accessories • Gift Items 113 E. Main ST • Sidney, MT • Jeans 406-433-5050 4 Roundup Discovering The MonDak, 2018 Air Service Cape Air-Your Wings Across Montana Cape Air Captain Andrew Paluch Now in its 29th year, Cape Air is one of the largest regional lines in the Midwest. In addition, Cape Air has ticket and baggage airlines in the United States, annually flying over 686,000 pas- agreements with most major airlines. Cape Air’s unique brand sengers to destinations around the world including: New England, of customer service, MOCHA HAGoTDI,* has earned the airline New York, the Caribbean, the Midwest and Montana. In Montana, several accolades, including “One of the Top Ten Small Airlines Cape Air operates five daily round trip flights between Billings in the World” by Condé Nast Traveler. Cape Air has been recog- and Sidney, and two daily flights between Billings and Glendive, nized for outstanding philanthropy in the communities it serves Glasgow, Wolf Point and Havre. All flights start from $29 each and Cape Air Founder and CEO, Dan Wolf was recipient of the way including taxes, fees and bags. Cape Air is a codeshare Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year™ Award. partner with United Airlines in the Caribbean and American Air- * Make our Customers Happy and Have a Good Time Doing it! Please feel free to contact our Crestwood Onsite Manager with any questions or concerns: 406-433-3721 or Come Join the Good Life [email protected] Our Support Service Coordinater is available to Crestwood residents and the public. Call 406-433-4681 for assistance. Crestwood is a HUD subsidized housing complex for those 62 and older or disabled. We provide a welcoming environment that helps you feel at home in your spacious one bedroom apartment. Close to down town, you are never far from your loved ones, shopping, or town events. Don’t drive? Not a problem. Richland County Transportation comes right to the front door. 410 3rd Ave. SW • Sidney, MT 59270 | Office: Mon-Thurs: 7am - 3pm | TTY 711 Roundup Discovering The MonDak, 2018 5 Lone Tree Gun Show A Popular Event For Over 25 Years One of the most popular events in the MonDak, The Lone Tree Gun Show, will take place August 17-19, 2018 at the Richland County Event Center in Sidney. Hours for the show are 5-8 pm Friday; 9am – 6pm Saturday and 10am – 3pm Sunday. Admission is only $5 per day with children 12 and under free when accom- panied by an adult. Co chairs Jim and Leann Pelvit and Tim and Brenda Larson offer a quality experience for vendors and attendees alike. The show is operated under the rules and regulations of the Weapons Collectors Society of Montana. All federal, state and local gun laws are obeyed. The popular show features 160 tables with guns, ammo, coins, knives and sharpeners, antiques and collectibles, fishing gear and more. Each year a raffle is held with the grand prize this year a Mossberg Patriot 6.5 Creedmore with a 3 X 9 Vortex scope. Second place will win a cooler. Proceeds from the event are distributed to local non-profit entities. Past recipients include 4-H Shooting Sports, Boys and Girls Club of Richland County, Sidney Trap Club, Salvation Army, Sidney Chamber of Commerce, Hunter Safety, the DUI Task Force and the Richland County Christmas Coalition. For more information about the Lone Tree Gun show, please visit www.lonetreegunshow.com or call 406-480-5594. Richland County Fair & Rodeo “All Signs Point To Fun At The Fair!” August 1-4, 2018 ALL FOUR DAYS In Concert See The Rodeo Sat, Aug 4th • 7:00 pm • Carnival by North Star Amusements Thurs & Fri • Free Shows Daily • Many, Many Exhibits nd rd August 2 & 3 • Tons of Delicious Food For ticket information With Special Guest call the fair office at Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (406)433-2801 or go online www.richlandcountyfairandrodeo.org Military Appreciation Night Thurs, August 2nd Next Year’s Fair: Eli Young Band rd Friday,