The North Dakotans

 

 

The “Legends of the West”-Sakakawea, Lewis & Clark, Sitting Bull, Custer and Teddy Roosevelt-left their foot prints along the Dakota Trail, and after each day’s tour of duty at the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Hospital our “DAKOTANS” spent the waning hours of the late afternoon and early evening exploring the rich heritage of this vast area of our country. From the International Peace Gardens to a Native American PowWow, each afternoon was filled with adventure and learning.

 

Nestled on the US and Canadian borders of North Dakota and Manitoba is the International Peace Gardens, a magnificent 2300-acre tribute to the world’s largest unfortified international border. Reflecting pools and colorful floral displays greet the estimated 150,000 tourists attracted to the garden, annually. Located a few feet from the Peace Chapel are the 4 Peace Towers, which stand 120 feet, symbolizing people from the four corners of the earth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Tommy the Turtle”, standing 30 feet tall, in Bottineau marks the “gateway to the Turtle Mountains”-

 

 

 

 

The “Four Arrows Monument” in Belcourt was erected in 1985 as part of the town’s centennial. On the side of the monument is the inscription “We wish to honor our ancestors, who gave witness of 100 years of their Catholic faith and their Indian tradition. They are the ones who speak today.”-

 

 

The geographic center of North American is located in the town of Rugby and is marked by a stone cairn-

 

 

 

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