U.S. Highway 2 is different because it resembles a country road more than other roads of our interstate system.Moving East to West near the U.S. northern boarder this road connects towns and villages rolling by the countless farms and homesteads of the Northern Plains. There are many town parks along this road that offer free RV overnight parking and some have water and electric.
Following U.S. Highway 2 through North Dakota you will eventually arrive at Rugby, the geographical center of North America. The actual center is in the middle of a small lake, but the town erected this monument near the actual site.
The monument isn't much to behold, but there is a jewel, a national treasure actually, located next door. It's called the Prairie Village & Museum. Not only is this a great museum, they offer free overnight RV parking with the price of admission. The admission fee is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for ages 12 to 15 and kids under six are free.There are 27 authentically restored buildings including a two story school house, church, telegraph office, saloon, prarie homes, professional offices and much more.
They also have many antique automobiles and tractors on display in large warehouses.
You will get a taste of what life was like in the great Northern Plains and find many interesting displays like this feminine torture device.
The tallest man in North America was eight feet seven inches tall. His name was Clifford Thompson and he was born in this area. Since I'm 5'10" This photo will give you an idea of how tall he was.
Be sure to give yourself a couple hours to see this jewel of a museum.
The International Peace Gardens are about forty miles north of Rugby in Canada. If you happen to be traveling on U.S. Highway 2 be sure to take in the geographical center of North America. Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing
7 comments:
Hey Jim... love US HWY 2... It is a very scenic highway but we have never been to Rugby... Thanks to all your great information we will make a stop there next time we are in North Dakota... Great info & Great pictures! Thanks!
Have Fun & Safe Travels
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Donna
Yup, a great hwy and you can drive miles and not see another car or truck.
Nice treatment of a place we enjoyed.
thanks,
bwargo
There ya' go. letting another secret out to the whole world. US 2 is one of those great secrets, turn left at the north end of "Da Bridge" and relax for a couple of days and you'll be in Everett, Wa. No fuss, no hassle. Now I'm going to have to share the road.
So where exactly who is this "northern boarder" that you refer? Or do you mean "northern border"?
Rugby should check their facts concerning their "tallest man".
The actual documented tallest man was Robert Wadlow, the Alton Giant, who was confirmed at 8'11+" tall.
Rugby can claim whatever they want. Most people won't know the difference. I guess a town has to do something to bring in the tourist money.
Barnum was right.
Been there, done that..Loved every minute. Lovely town but we could not go to the peace gardens due to rainy season called muddy! Hwy 2 took us straight to Michigans upper peninsula. Such beauty to behold..Joyous One....
I thought US 2 was OUR highway. Love the road from beginning to end. We have our picture taken on the Rugby monument. These days I mostly just run between St. Ignace and Wilson in the UP, but have plans to revisit the western expansion one of these days.
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