Mystical Horizons

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

A nice place to take a break on a long drive

Cool place to go check out the stars on a clear night! Just a short drive from Bottineau. Just a few miles from the Canadian border. Really a neat place just to hang out or have a picnic with friends and family. Bring the kids! They will love it!

While visiting North Dakota my friends took me to Mystical Horizons. Perfect location, incredible vistas from Turtle Mountains. The sun dial, Stonehenge display for the solstices and spotting scope for Polaris were great. Jack Olson, the man who created and designed the displays sounds like he was a very multifaceted, interesting man.