A Dakota tradition: Lessons in lefse
Discover the art of making lefse in this "Accidental Rancher" excerpt. Explore the history, technique, and heartwarming tradition of this Dakota holiday staple.
From ranching to records: Finding a season of peace amidst the holiday whirlwind
Eliza Blue reflects on a warm South Dakota Christmas, a new album, and the beautiful chaos of ranch life in this year-end "Little Pasture on the Prairie."
Eliza Blue: Surviving the winter road trip
A prairie life story from western South Dakota about a blizzard-born baby, winter travel, snowstorms, and hard lessons from driving through extreme weather.
When family decorates, it’s always the best tree ever
Relive the messy, marvelous tradition of decorating the family Christmas tree. Arguments, broken ornaments, and rambling memories make the process perfect.
Tending to the flock and finding gratitude in a deep freeze
A sudden cold snap transforms farm chores into a challenge, but gratitude, holiday joy and simple winter moments bring warmth to the season.
Giving thanks for a holiday free of fly infestations this year
A ranch writer revisits her cherished writing shack and the relentless fly invasion that overtook it, finding relief and gratitude after weeks of battle.
Finding peace in the difficult tasks
A shepherd reflects on the heartbreak of selling sheep, shifting priorities, and finding comfort in her loyal dog and the rhythms of pasture life.
Sports can be the social glue in a small town
From avoiding the ball as a kid to cheering on her own children, one mother rediscovers the joy and community found in small-town team sports.
Finding renewal in a quiet pasture campout
A night camping in the pasture becomes a quiet pilgrimage of stillness, a rediscovery of peace and connection to the land beneath the stars.
Tackling a Midwest corn maze
A family’s first corn maze adventure turns into a funny fall memory filled with wrong turns, warm sunshine and a valuable left-hand vs. right-hand lesson.
