Mystical Horizons
Historical landmark · Dalen ·

Mystical Horizons

Historical landmark · Dalen ·

Giant sundial and stonehenge-like features teach astronomy

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106th St NE, Bottineau, ND 58318 Get directions

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106th St NE, Bottineau, ND 58318 Get directions

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"A scenic attraction in the Turtle Mountains near Bottineau that provides elevated, unobstructed views and a remote setting favored by local aurora chasers when solar activity brings the lights south." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Mystical Horizons

Neil G.

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Unexpected adventure that offers a unique experience unlike any other. The views are spectacular. The design is phenomenal the way it teaches you about how astronomy connects you to the earth's seasons and the basic fundamentals of a calendar and the concept of time. Great free stop for all ages. A great place to look over the beauty of our prairies spanning for miles & miles.

David L.

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In North Dakota’s wide open sprawl, A giant sundial stands proud and tall. With planets in line, It marks space and time— A cosmic surprise that’ll wow one and all.

Taylor S.

Google
Outstanding views. Very peaceful.

Will S.

Google
Very beautiful view. Also has interesting information posted around. There is a sundial and a Polaris sighting tube on site as well.

Peter H.

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It’s definitely worth planning to stop here if you are in the Turtle mountains area or peace gardens! "Mystical Horizons" (open to see images with proper cropping!) High atop a "mountain" (the "Turtle Mountains" of ND are really just hills) in North Dakota near Carbury lies this unique astronomical-themed site of giant sundial and stonehenge-like features. They were conceived by ND native, Jack Olson, an air force WW2 B-24 pilot and later aerospace engineer/inventor whose career spanned nearly 30 years at Boeing and involved projects including the Apollo lunar module landing pads. Unfortunately, he died in 2001 before the construction commenced, which was carried out by a collaboration between various local, community and state groups. Attched are some of my images shot at the site during a visit of August 17, 10 years ago (all available on my gallery website).

Feedguy

Google
Beautiful little spot in the Turtle Mountains.

Ken and Alicia L.

Google
One of the most random roadside destinations I have come across. Located on a beautiful stretch of rarely visited highway in extreme northern Minnesota in the beautiful Turtle Mountain area not far from the International Peace Garden. There are great vistas from the location and it is a modern day Stonehenge with a sundial clock, solar calendar, and Polaris sighting tube. Very interesting destination.

Terri S.

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Very interesting site. A little history and science. Would like to come at night, on the solstices and equinoxes.