The Enchanted Highway is Proof that Art (and Heart) Can Save a Town

Oh my, Debe Maxwell, CRS  - you piqued my interest! I would love to travel down the Enchanted Highway in southwest North Dakota. The idea and the innovation are very intriguing and interesting. Out of ordinary imagination, a community can save a town! 

I wish Bob "RealMan" Timm  could do an instant replay of his presentation. It's one I wouldn't want to miss again. 

Excellent choice of one of the many things I mentioned Debe Maxwell, CRS and I learned something: "I found many photos of the whimsical artwork but, I couldn't use them as they were all copyrighted." I had no idea. Somewhere I have 3 or four pictures BUT I'd be hard pressed to find them. Being it has been near 20 years since I've been down The Enchanted Highway I need to do it again soon and see whats new.

BTW another note about Regent North Dakota. When I traveled ND for a living there was a priest there that always kicked my rear when it came to cribbage. That was so long ago I also remember being wowed that he had a computer that ran at an amazingly fast 100 megahertz.

 To identify the creator of the first 100 megahertz computer, consider the following points:

1. The first 100 MHz computer was the Intel i486 microprocessor.
2. Released in 1989, it marked a significant advancement in computing speed.
3. The i486 was the first to integrate a floating-point unit on the chip.
4. It was used in various personal computers, enhancing performance for users.
5. Intel's development of the i486 solidified its position as a leader in the microprocessor market.

Thanks for the reminder post, Debe Maxwell, CRS   I meant to look up the artwork but life, as happens this time of year, got in the way.  They look very large and would be most impressive in person.

Debe I had no idea that North Dakota had as much to see and do until I heard Bob's presentation last Tuesday.

What beautiful scenery, Thanks for sharing, enjoy your short work week, and sell a house. Bill Salvatore

Arizona Elite Properties 

That sounds like a "must-do" road to take. If I'm ever in that area, I'll definitely check it out!

I have not heard of the Enchanted Highway until now, but it sounds pretty cool, and definitely worth checking out sometime in the future!

Debe, this is a beautiful reminder of how place, creativity, and community can intersect in powerful ways. You captured not only the visual impact of the Enchanted Highway, but also the deeper story of intention and care behind it. The idea that art created with heart can revive a town and leave a lasting impression on travelers is both inspiring and grounding. This post makes readers want to slow down, take that exit, and experience something memorable rather than just pass through.

Such a beautiful reminder that creativity and heart can transform even the quietest places. The Enchanted Highway is proof that art, community, and love for home can leave a lasting impact. Thank you for sharing this inspiring story Debe Maxwell, CRS 

What a joy to read this, Debe Maxwell, CRS. The way you brought the Enchanted Highway to life made the whole story feel wide open and full of heart, and it was great to learn how creativity helped a small town find its spark again. Thanks for sharing this little burst of wonder with us ☺️

Appreciate the research and what a testimony to art, creativity and loyalty to a town. Thank you and Happy New Year

Hi Debe,
Even though it was the reference to golf in ND that piqued my interest, Bob made it clear there is much more to see and do in North Dakota than I ever thought. 

Visiting The Dakotas is on my to-do list.   A couple of the very few States I have not traveled to.  When I think about the Dakotas, I think of the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, and maybe Sturgis.  And of course I have been warned to only go in the summer, because of the cold.

      But this!  I was not aware such a road existed.  That art work looks exactly fabulous.

              Thanks for posting it!