It’s the oldest teenage complaint in the book: “There’s nothing to do around here.” I’ve never bought this complaint, don’t believe in building teen centers, don’t believe there’s a boring place on Earth, don’t buy this lie at all. There is something to do around here.

We live in North Dakota, not serious competition for Disney World or the beaches of California. Still, the people who love it here, including many kids, have learned how to have fun. What is their secret? Creativity and (you’ve heard it from a hundred offensive coordinators) taking what the opposition gives you.


Why do they do it? Simple question--simple answer. Because we do it, too. It begins with us.

In our Stature section of Networthy, we try to provide practical suggestions for fun, creative activities that do not require large amounts of money or any particular climate. We invite you to scroll back through our suggestions and see what fits you and your family. The best reward you’ll get is never hearing, “There’s nothing to do around here.”