Badlanders LLC

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the western tier of North Dakota, valid for Tuesday. A Red Flag Warning is also in effect for northeastern Montana due to fire concerns.

We expect wind gusts as high as 40 mph on Tuesday, with continued wind and fire risks likely the remainder of the week as well.

05/21/2026

Let's have some fun!

05/21/2026

Water, stir, water, stir, wait, check, stir, water, stir, check....

🔥7 abandoned campfires found May 10 on the Bitterroot National Forest🔥

Over this past weekend, firefighters found 7 abandoned campfires across the Darby-Sula Ranger District -- 3 around Lake Como, 2 at Lost Horse, 1 in the Sawdust Gulch area and 1 off of Skalkaho at a dispersed camp site.
Even though a campfire looks out, please remember to Drown, Stir and Feel. The material should feel cold to the touch. Just because flames aren't visible doesn't mean your campfire is dead out. Campfires can rekindle if they are not extinguished properly especially in hot and dry conditions. Please help us share campfire safety.

📸 The photo depicts one of the campfires found this past weekend. A firefighter is using an infrared thermometer to determine how hot the material is registering. Even though the fire looks out, it is registering 420 degrees - still too hot to leave.

05/20/2026

Opportunities

FEMA today announced $648 million in three funding opportunities to help firefighters and other first responders stay safe while protecting lives and communities nationwide. Through these three funding opportunities, FEMA is empowering fire stations and other first responder organizations to get the...

05/20/2026

Hiring those seeking adventure. Badlanders LLC
Must be 18. Must be ready for the raw elements of the last remaining wilderness. Pack test is 3 miles in 45 minutes carrying 45 pounds. This is the bare minimum requirement.

05/13/2026

Badlanders in the Badlands.

05/07/2026

Wildfires are a threat with warm, dry, windy conditions. Last year, 809 fires burned 62,054 acres across the state of North Dakota. The top causes were debris burning and equipment use. Weather conditions play a role in potential fire behavior and growth if a fire starts. A Fire Weather Watch means Be Prepared, critical fire weather conditions are expected or possible. A Red Flag Warning means Take Action, critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.

01/21/2026

01/07/2026

90 YEARS, 90 LOVES
Seney Refuge turned 90 Dec 10, 2025. The Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge is continuing to celebrate this milestone by sharing a series of Facebook posts reflecting on 90 ways Seney is loved. These were collected during special events in 2025. We are duplicating those posts. Here is the second one - appropriate for National Bird Day!...

I 💙 the LOONS!
Visitors wrote “loons” more than any other word on our 90th birthday boards - a reminder of how iconic these birds are to Seney. What’s your favorite loon moment on the refuge?



Photo: Teresa McGill