Monthly Archives: February 2014

The Bakken Oil Patch – North Dakota

Posted on February 24, 2014 by greatplainstrail

When it comes to the Great Plains, it’s almost impossible to avoid a discussion about the Bakken Oil Patch in western North Dakota.  It seems like every major news outlet wants to do a feature on the changes that have … Continue reading →

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It’s “Butte – iful” Out Here – Colorado Style

Posted on February 17, 2014 by greatplainstrail

The eastern plains of Colorado contain perhaps fewer buttes than the Dakotas or Nebraska, but there are some unique features out there that deserve some attention.  First up are Pawnee Buttes, which have been mentioned numerous times in this blog, … Continue reading →

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Back to Buttes

Posted on February 9, 2014 by greatplainstrail

So much for the Super Bowl, we’re back to buttes here on the Great Plains Trail Blog . . . Good. Nebraska has its share of nice looking buttes as well.  Each of the following buttes, which is but a … Continue reading →

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Super and Great (Bowl and Plains)

Posted on February 2, 2014 by greatplainstrail

Let’s take a short break from our sampling of buttes of the Great Plains, and briefly connect today’s big game, Super Bowl XLVIII, to the Great Plains. Admittedly, the connection between the Super Bowl and the Great Plains is pretty … Continue reading →

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