GeauxSioux Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 My neighbor was sent to GF to train for UAVs. He is looking for things to do while he is there. I told him that, unfortunately, most of the "things to do" revolve around the University, which will be idle for a few months I already told him to see the Ralph, along with a some restaurants that I used to frequent 20+ years ago. He is an avid golfer, so he has been hitting the area courses, weather permitting. Any ideas? Quote
JohnboyND7 Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 It's the same as anywhere else. Golf. Drink. Golf and drink. Repeat. How old is he? Quote
Fetch Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 I dont golf or drink anymore I still go to the lake & he can come help me paint 1/2 my house if it ever warms up again & the wind is below 10 mph Quote
UNDColorado Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 When in college I always like the Manvel golf course. Affordable and fun. Quote
dmksioux Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 18 minutes ago, GeauxSioux said: My neighbor was sent to GF to train for UAVs. He is looking for things to do while he is there. I told him that, unfortunately, most of the "things to do" revolve around the University, which will be idle for a few months I already told him to see the Ralph, along with a some restaurants that I used to frequent 20+ years ago. He is an avid golfer, so he has been hitting the area courses, weather permitting. Any ideas? If he likes music, there's the monthly "Blues on the Red" series. http://downtowngrandforks.org/happy-harrys-blues-on-the-red-concerts/ There are also other random music concerts on occasion. There's also a newer event called "Alley Alive": https://www.facebook.com/alleyalive/. And I haven't been to it yet, but would like to attend the concerts in the garden at the NDMOA. http://www.ndmoa.com/concerts The greenway is always good for biking, running, roller blading, etc. Depending on when he gets here, there is the Grand Cities Art Fest, as well as the weekly Farmer's Market. River Cities speedway has races on the weekends. For golfing, I really like the Larimore Course, and you stop at Larimore Dam or Turtle River State Park for fishing, bike riding, camping, etc. Quote
puck Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 https://www.visitgrandforks.com/VisitorGuide.pdf?v=2016 Quote
sprig Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 26 minutes ago, GeauxSioux said: My neighbor was sent to GF to train for UAVs. He is looking for things to do while he is there. I told him that, unfortunately, most of the "things to do" revolve around the University, which will be idle for a few months I already told him to see the Ralph, along with a some restaurants that I used to frequent 20+ years ago. He is an avid golfer, so he has been hitting the area courses, weather permitting. Any ideas? May 21, Florida Georgia Line concert at the Ralph. Not sure who they are, but apparently popular with many Quote
GeauxSioux Posted May 13, 2016 Author Posted May 13, 2016 Thanks to all!! I texted him a link to this thread. The Greenway is a great idea. Quote
sprig Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 http://www.greenwayggf.com Snowflakes on the greenway this morning Quote
UNDBIZ Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 31 minutes ago, dmksioux said: For golfing, I really like the Larimore Course, and you stop at Larimore Dam or Turtle River State Park for fishing, bike riding, camping, etc. Ditto Quote
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 If he doesn't mind the short drive to Cooperstown, I strongly recommend both parts of the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site. Also, since he is old enough to be a cold war kid, he can appreciate the numerous missile silo sites and launch control centers that still "exist" and can be spotted in one form or another throughout the region, as well as the mothballed anti-missile missile facilities near Cavalier and Nekoma, and the still operational Cavalier Air Force Station that is a fantastically curious block of stone on the prairie. The USAF used to have open houses and let people tour, but I don't think they've had one in a while. And if he drives up towards Cavalier, there's no excuse to miss the Pembina Gorge and the Walhalla scenic overlook. 1 Quote
dmksioux Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 I should have also mentioned Sand volleyball leagues at Bringwatt. Great way to meet people and enjoy a week day evening. They have leagues for all levels of players, including recreation/beginners. Leagues run Monday-Thursday evenings. Quote
Cratter Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 What's he do where he lives?.. that would be the answer with some "modifications" of course. Quote
northernraider Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 On 5/13/2016 at 10:13 AM, dmksioux said: If he likes music, there's the monthly "Blues on the Red" series. http://downtowngrandforks.org/happy-harrys-blues-on-the-red-concerts/ There are also other random music concerts on occasion. There's also a newer event called "Alley Alive": https://www.facebook.com/alleyalive/. And I haven't been to it yet, but would like to attend the concerts in the garden at the NDMOA. http://www.ndmoa.com/concerts 1 http://ndmoa.com/2016-concerts-in-the-garden Quote
northernraider Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 On 5/13/2016 at 11:05 AM, NoiseInsideMyHead said: If he doesn't mind the short drive to Cooperstown, I strongly recommend both parts of the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site. Also, since he is old enough to be a cold war kid, he can appreciate the numerous missile silo sites and launch control centers that still "exist" and can be spotted in one form or another throughout the region, as well as the mothballed anti-missile missile facilities near Cavalier and Nekoma, and the still operational Cavalier Air Force Station that is a fantastically curious block of stone on the prairie. The USAF used to have open houses and let people tour, but I don't think they've had one in a while. And if he drives up towards Cavalier, there's no excuse to miss the Pembina Gorge and the Walhalla scenic overlook. Cavalier Air Force Station is having an open house on June 11th. Great opportunity to see a very unique military installation https://www.facebook.com/events/591418397701555/ 2 Quote
JohnboyND7 Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 On 5/13/2016 at 11:05 AM, NoiseInsideMyHead said: If he doesn't mind the short drive to Cooperstown, I strongly recommend both parts of the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site. Also, since he is old enough to be a cold war kid, he can appreciate the numerous missile silo sites and launch control centers that still "exist" and can be spotted in one form or another throughout the region, as well as the mothballed anti-missile missile facilities near Cavalier and Nekoma, and the still operational Cavalier Air Force Station that is a fantastically curious block of stone on the prairie. The USAF used to have open houses and let people tour, but I don't think they've had one in a while. And if he drives up towards Cavalier, there's no excuse to miss the Pembina Gorge and the Walhalla scenic overlook. I might have to go check out this stuff in Cooperstown. My dad's a missile guy. He could probably give a better tour than the people who do it now! Quote
HawksHoops Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 If your buddy is a movie fan, the Sky-Vu Drive In in Warren, MN can be a fun evening. It's about a 30 minute drive from Grand Forks. http://www.skyvumovies.com/index.php Quote
ScottM Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 Stealing UND Campus Cop cars seems to be pretty popular ... Barney loses his cruiser 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 HOLY CRAP! I looked at that and said, "She sure made a mess of that Ford Taurus." That was a Ford Explorer! What the < bleep > do you have to do to get the engine to disengage from the vehicle and exit the engine compartment? Quote
JohnboyND7 Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 9 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: HOLY CRAP! I looked at that and said, "She sure made a mess of that Ford Taurus." That was a Ford Explorer! What the < bleep > do you have to do to get the engine to disengage from the vehicle and exit the engine compartment? That was my first thought....I'm not a car guy so I have no idea how common that is but good gravy.... Quote
Fetch Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 An amazing wreck the driver seat came out of that pretty good - by design or Luck ? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 12 minutes ago, Fetch said: An amazing wreck the driver seat came out of that pretty good - by design or Luck ? Those back seat passengers aren't feeling so grand. I'm thinking the front seat survived by design. That's how cars are designed these days. She's alive because it looks like every air bag in that thing blew. Nothing in that picture looks salvageable. What in the < bleep > did she hit, or hit her? Or was it raw speed and she took the nose-over-tail tour a couple times (instead of the normal barrel-roll). Quote
Goon Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 On 5/13/2016 at 10:02 AM, JohnboyND7 said: It's the same as anywhere else. Golf. Drink. Golf and drink. Repeat. How old is he? Blow $#it up is also a thing. Hunting, fishing... Quote
Fetch Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 Yeah it did some amazing acrobatics wish there was video Quote
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