The Prairie Dog Days of Summer

It seems that my time to take over this blog has begun, and while that may be a little intimidating after living in the shadow of President Witt's articulated stylings, I am up for the challenge.

Allow me to introduce myself officially. My name is Tyler Hauger and I am from Bismarck, North Dakota. Now I realize that most people would bat their eyes and turn on the "Sucks to be You" face upon hearing that I am from North Dakota, but I thought this would be a great time to give you some interesting information about the Peace Garden State to show you how wonderful it actually is!:

1.) North Dakota has more registered vehicles than it has residents.

2.) More ducks reproduce in North Dakota wetlands than anywhere in the nation.

3.) The parking meter was invented in North Dakota.

4.) North Dakota is the only state in the nation to never have an earthquake.

5.) If North Dakota seceded from the Union, it would be the world's third strongest nuclear power.

6.) In North Dakota it is unlawful to serve beer and pretzels at the same time in any bar or restaurant.

7.) In 1947 and again, in 1989, North Dakota attempted to change its name simply to “Dakota,” but the Legislature rejected the idea. David Letterman had a top 10 list of new names for the state, and number 1 was "South Canada".

8.) It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on in North Dakota.

and finally...

9.) If you are in a covered wagon, it is legal to shoot an Indian on horseback. That'll show you, General Custer!


Now that you've had an incredible lesson about the vastness of the state, it should be obvious that growing up in such an enchanted home could not be bad at all! Plus, I've made hundreds of friends in the Bison and Prairie Dogs!

The point of this is that I hope you are all having a great vacation at home, still at school, or wherever you are this summer. Value what you have, and never take it for granted. Sometimes even the crazy mundane can be exactly what you need. And NEVER fall asleep with your shoes on in the state of North Dakota. Word.

For me, I am spending my summer out in Glacier National Park in Northwestern, Montana. North Dakota will be back soon, and Olaf is just around the corner.

So stay safe this summer, make quasi-smart decisions, and buckle your safety belt, people!

Peace and Love,
TyTy