Dakota Buffalo

American BuffaloDakota Grasslands – I took this picture of an American Buffalo last night at sunset.

dakota grasslandsSmall herds of buffalo still run free in western North Dakota near the Painted Canyon. There were about 200 bison on the north side of Interstate 94 in the Grasslands Park.

Old homestead on the prairie.

little house on the prarieWide open spaces.

oil pumpThe new look – the introduction of a new drilling technique called “hydraulic fracking”  has changed the entire landscape in North Dakota. There are around 7000 pumps spread out over the entire Bakken Formation.

dakota grasslandsThe roads have a red color because most have a base made up of red scoria rock.

dakota canyonPart of the Painted Canyon.

pump sitePump site.

dakota buffaloAmerican buffalo at sunset.

buffaloBuffalo munching away. They seem to like feeding at night.

American BuffaloThis buffalo stayed around until 1:30 am and then headed out on the range. Imagine what it must have been like to hear a million buffaloes thundering across the grasslands at one time!

American BuffaloBison in North Dakota

 

 

 

 

 

Apr 24, 2012 www.dutchpickle.com

One comment on “Dakota Buffalo

  1. Bruce on said:

    wow DP sure different from RP? Great pics, wish one day go there.
    Hope your enjoying the first world and all going well Bet you miss the TMX

    I leave NZ tomorow for RP been nice break but time to return, Lyn and I were chatting about your nice company last night. He be back july fabulous if your around so we can catch up again.

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