Medora, ND

The canyon behind the Medora Musical stage.


The newly refurbished Round Rider Hotel and Restaurant.
We ate dinner here at a tune of $$$ and vowed to keep the meals reduced in cost for the remainder of the trip. That has been a difficult task. Upon exiting the restaurant, we read personal letters written by Theodore Roosevelt to a Medora, SD resident named Joe Ferris. They were very personable.

The rope was dry on this day.

This quaint little town had about 6 streets that included some lodging, 4 churches and eclectic shops. All a stop on the way to the North Dakota pride and joy, "Medora, the Musical."

Our first close up sighting of actual wildlife was on the ridge behind the amphitheater of "Medora, the Musical." Two bull elk were casually dining on plush grass until the crotchety older fella decided there was not enough to go around. It kept the audience entertained for at least an hour. Then a lone horseman topped the ridge and herded the elk off. Was this staged???

Outdoor stage and corral for "Medora, the Musical."

The event was pleasant, but the showmanship and singing did not compare to a Six Flags or Disney show. I was quite surprised since over 2,000 people audition for the show each year. The best singer was Teddy Roosevelt and his appearances were quite sporadic. It was uplifting to see another state show significant pride for their home.

The best part of the evening was the comedian. Mostly wholesome humor had Dad's shoulders rolling and throat blurting bursts of laughter. The comedian's commentary included second hand drinking and skills of small game hunters. Quite entertaining.