Enjoy The Simple Life When You Visit This Tiny Rural Community In North Dakota
By Tori Jane|Published August 31, 2023
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Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
North Dakota is a state full of interesting places, attractions, natural wonders, and, of course, plenty of delightful small towns to explore. I’d like to take a moment to appreciate one particularly nice little place that is often overlooked in favor of more popular destinations: the town of Kulm is rich with history, plenty of wonderful things to do, and just a handful of friendly faces that call it home. Of all the small towns in North Dakota worthy of a short trip, this is one that’s all too often forgotten.
The town of Kulm, North Dakota, was originally founded back in 1892.
Though there is some shopping and dining to be done in town, the real draw is the wonderful natural attractions peppered all over the place in and around town.
Take, for example, the Kulm Wetland Management District.
Established in 1971, this interesting expanse of land is located in the Prairie Pothole Region, which provides plenty of shelter and support for numerous species of waterfowl and migratory birds.
It's a place so outrageously beautiful that even photos look impossibly perfect.
Other interesting must-see attractions in Kulm include the Whitestone Hill State Historic Site, a place of remembrance for the approximately 300 people who were massacred there in September 1863. History is not always comfortable, but it's important that we learn from it. This site helps us remember one of the darkest days in the Dakotas.
You'll also find some excellent camping options at the Whitestone Hill Lake Campground and the Kulm City Campground.
I definitely recommend spending a night or two at each - they're both magical in their own ways!
Back in town, be sure to try and catch a performance by The Kulm City Band, which was originally established in 1895 and has been going strong ever since.
To learn more about this tiny town in North Dakota and the things to do here, visit our friends at TripAdvisor. What is your favorite small town in North Dakota? Let me know – I love learning about all your favorite spots and secrets!
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