Show a Little Puppy Love

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We understand that pets are like family. They’re just as important as any two-legged member of your family (maybe even more important). We get it! (That's why the Glen at Hunters Run is pet-friendly)They should be treated as such too. It’s important to show your pets that you appreciate them and love them as much as everyone else you live with. This week, in honor of Pet Day (April 11th), show them a little extra love! We’re certain they’ll return the favor.

Walmart located in Williston will have the goods you need to shower your pet in love and affection. Whether it be a dog, cat, mouse, bird, or fish, they’ll have something there for you to give your pet. A tasty treat or a fun toy, they’ll have it and we know your pet will love it. While the trip to Walmart is a bit of a trip from the Glen at Hunters Run, it will most definitely be worth it to see your pet light up with joy. If that’s a bit too much of a drive, we recommend REALLY pampering your pup with some people food. Maybe a juicy steak or a tender chicken breast from CashWise cooked up just for them! They’ll eat it up in one bite and look at you for more but we’re sure it’s worth it.

Dogs need lots of exercise. It keeps them healthy and, most importantly, happy. There is a lot of open space for roaming about around Watford City but 20 minutes away you’ll find the BEST place to let your pup run around: Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Take them with you hiking through the forests and playing in the lake, but make sure to keep your pet on their leash. Dogs are required to be restrained at all times while in the park. It is also recommended that you keep your pet away from the bison as dogs have been known to agitate the bison. Your pup will have a blast running around in the open air with you by their side.

Just because they’re covered in fur and walk on four legs doesn’t mean they’re any less a part of your family than anyone else. Most families with pets will tell you that their pets are at the center of their family unit. So we should treat them that way!

How do you show your pets extra appreciation? Tell us on Facebook and Twitter and make sure to share photos of your pets too!

Neighbor Day: How to Turn Your Neighbors Into Friends

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The world can be a harsh and unforgiving place. There is always going to be unkindness in our lives; it’s just an unfortunate side effect of being a human. But we don’t have to perpetuate that! There are plenty of ways to show kindness to those around you. The best place to start with that kindness is with your neighbors. A neighbor is one of the most valuable friends you could make. In honor of Neighbor Day, we’ve decided to give you a few ideas of how you can butter up your neighbors this week.

1. Offer to watch their pets.

We understand that pets are just as much a member of your family as anyone else. As we’re sure you’re aware, the Glen at Hunters Run Apartments allows residents to have pets. Sometimes though, you have to leave your pets behind. Not everywhere is as accommodating as the Glen! The next time one of your neighbors decides to jet set off somewhere, offer to watch their fur babies for them. Nothing will make them feel better than knowing their pets are comfortable in their own home being watched over by a caring neighbor instead of in some kennel, caged up for the duration of their vacation. Their minds can rest easy knowing that their pets are safe under your watchful eyes.

2. The quickest way to someone’s heart…

It might not true for everyone but as the saying goes, “The quickest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach.” We’re certain that delivering delicious baked goods will make you a friend for life to any of your neighbors. Whether you have a newbie moving in for the first time or there’s someone you’ve never talked to, dropping off a container of something delicious will warm them up to you in no time flat. At Jack and Jill’s grocery store, their bakery has everything you need to earn you a new friend. Their breads, donuts, pastries, and rolls are tasty enough to turn an enemy friendly! What will you choose to leave on your neighbor’s doorstep?

3. Take out multiple birds with one stone

While we don’t condone throwing rocks at the wildlife, we do encourage our residents at the Glen to interact and become friendly with one another. A great way to get a lot of your neighbors together at once is to host a mini ‘block-party’. It doesn’t have to be a huge to-do, you can host it in your own apartment, in the clubhouse, or at a restaurant like Outsider’s Bar and Grille. No matter where you host it, we’re sure your neighbors will be thrilled at the idea of connecting with you and others near them. You can never have too many friends!

Sometimes your neighbors can seem like a nuisance when you hear them stomping around or talking too loudly outside your door but they’re some of the best allies you could ever have. By befriending them, you celebrate what it really means to be neighbors. How will you celebrate Neighbor Day? Share with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Q & A With Glen at Hunter's Run

Questions are a daily part of life. They pop up constantly: “What am I supposed to be doing?” “Where am I going?” “How does this work?” Some are simple and others take a little more brain power and leg work to solve. When you’ve got a question, you go to the experts (sometimes that expert is Google). Well, we’re the experts on the Glen at Hunter’s Run and we want to quench your curiosity about our apartment community. We’ve rounded up a few of the basics to give you a mini Q&A on us here at the Glen at Hunter’s Run.

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Can we bring our pets with us?

We understand that pets are like family and we want them to feel welcome just as much as we want you to feel welcome. An apartment’s pet policy can certainly affect your decision making process when moving if you own animals. That’s why we wanted to make sure your pets are welcomed with open arms here at the Glen. We welcome both cats and dogs to live with you in your apartment. With all of the open space, trails and parks in our area, your outdoors pets will have plenty of room to roam and enjoy the great outdoors. We hope you enjoy it as much as they will!

What is there to do in Watford City, ND?

A lot of people seem to be laboring under the impression that North Dakota is full of a bunch of nothing. But that’s not true at all! We’ve got access to beautiful parks and nature preserves right at our fingertips. At the Mckenzie County Nature Park you can entertain yourself for hours fishing and nature watching. The Wild West Waterpark has something for people of all ages from places to sunbathe to water slides and hot tubs. The Maah Daah Hey Trail has scenery that will take your breath away; you won’t believe your eyes. With its nine trail units, you’ll never run out of area to explore. Imagine roaming the expansive landscapes with your feet and your eyes. North Dakota has it made!

This is just a small sampling of the questions we could answer, so if there is ever anything unresolved that can’t be answered by our website, shoot the questions towards our Facebook or Twitter.

The Day of Unplugging

With today’s fast moving pace, it can get a little overwhelming. Always on the go, constantly attached to your phone, you can forget to look up every once in awhile. Whether at work or at home, our faces are usually buried in our phones, tablets and laptops. This week, in honor of the Day of Unplugging, take a day to disconnect and enjoy life in real time.

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If you have a pet, try taking them outdoors and spending time with them! Or if it’s a little too cold to spend time outside (or you don’t feel like going out) play with them indoors. Keeping your pet entertained could keep your mind off of your phone all day. They’ll never get tired of the attention. They also don’t care if you’ve stopped to take a picture of them having fun to post on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook either. Your pets much prefer to have all of your attention. So when you think about pulling your phone out, just look at your pet’s face and reconsider.

Spending time outdoors can definitely help you forget all about your phone for a little while. Head next door to the Fox Hills Golf Course for a few holes of golf. They offer both men’s and women’s golf courses as well as golf simulators for practicing and full service menus to fuel you up before heading out on the green. Getting a little exercise out in the open air will take your mind off of your electronic life for hours on end. Luckily for us, the Fox Hills Golf Course is right across the street from the Glen at Hunter’s Run so we don’t have very far to travel to get there.

If you’d really like to escape your phone consider trying some tricks to use it less. Avoid using your phone within the hour before you go to sleep. Not only does the light from your phone affect your sleep quality, it also just stresses you out! Try not to use your phone first thing in the morning either. Instead, get up and go through the rest of your routine before doing any scrolling. When you get to work, make a mental or real to-do list and don’t look at your phone until you’ve completed the things on that list. All of these tricks will help you refrain from too much phone use and unplug from the digital world for a while.

Do you enjoy time unplugged or do you prefer to always be connected? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter.

Singles Awareness Day: Spending Time With #1

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Valentine’s Day is finally over and Singles Awareness Day is here. Whether you’re half of a couple or just single, we can all agree that some things are better done alone. You don’t have to worry about being rushed or being dragged to something else. You can take all the time you want to enjoy whatever it is that you’re doing without any interference. There are the best things near Watford City to complete solo.

You might think that the movies is definitely a place you’d want to go with someone else. However, what sense does it actually make to go with another person? You sit in complete silence for 2 hours in the dark next to your date. Go alone! You’ll enjoy yourself much more and you won’t have to answer any questions about the movie for your date who isn’t following along. 6 Shooter’s Showhall and Cafe is nearby the Glen at Hunter’s Run so you won’t have to search very hard for your movie night alone time. In theaters this week is Deadpool and Zoolander 2 so you’ll have tons of laughs to share with yourself. See the movie times here.

Many people take hikes outdoors for exercise but many do it because it allows them to be alone in nature. The solitude you’ll find alone on the trails in the middle of trees and open sky is something you can’t find anywhere else. Luckily, the Maah Daah Hey Trail is pretty near to Watford City. The hour and a half drive there is just extra time you’ll have to spend in solitude. The trail system is comprised of multiple trails around 190 miles in distance so you’ll have a lot of trail to cover. If you’d rather not cover it on foot you can also mountain bike the trail or try it on horseback. Horseback isn’t technically alone, but we don’t think the horse will have much to say to you. Spending the afternoon alone on the trails is a great way to get away from everything and everyone. Learn about the trails and what else is available on the Maah Daah Hey Trail here.

Being alone doesn’t mean you have to be lonely and you don’t have to be single to appreciate Singles Awareness Day.

What’s your favorite outing to spend time by yourself? Tell us on Facebook and Facebook but we promise not to intrude upon your solitude.

Grown-Up Snow Days

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When you were a kid, you probably remember having snow days and feeling the joy of knowing you have a whole day ahead of you to do as you please. As adults, we don’t get those opportunities as much. No matter the weather, we usually have to go to work anyways. There are ways to recapture that feeling of elation when you realize your school has a cancellation. Even though we might not get snow days we will have weekends where it will be better to just stay in the house. Here’s how we recommend spending your snowed-in weekends.

Turn your snow day into a spa day. Pamper yourself with all of your favorite things. Slather on a mud mask and paint your nails or brew up a hot cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate and curl up on the couch with a good book. Watch reruns of old TV show to make it feel like you’re actually a kid again. Whatever brings you joy and relaxation is what you should choose!

Get started on that new Netflix series you’ve been meaning to watch. If you’re really dedicated you might even be able to finish it. If you need some snow day recommendations head here.

If you can manage to dig yourself out of your apartment, consider heading out with some friends to a local coffee shop or restaurant for grub. If you head to Smiling Moose Deli, you can even catch breakfast since they serve breakfast all day. Try a delicious Morning Moose, a breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese on ciabatta bread. If you’d prefer lunch to breakfast, check out Outlaw’s Bar and Grille. Their hand cut burgers and specialty sandwiches will help you forget about the snowstorm raging on outside. It’ll only take you 10 minutes to get to Smiling Moose Deli and Outlaw’s Bar and Grille so you won’t have to spend much time in the car travelling through the snow.

Bundle up in your warmest and thickest clothing and grab your garbage can lid. Head back to your youth for some snow day fun. Once you’ve located the biggest hill around head to the top with your garbage can lid to slide back down it! Put some food coloring in a bottle of water and you can decorate the snow for a little winter art.

Don’t let a weekend of snow make you feel trapped. There are tons of things you can do on a snow day. Put your snow suit on and make the best of it! What’s your favorite way to spend snow days and snowed in weekends? Tell us on Facebook and Twitter.

Winter Workouts: Staying Fit While Staying Warm

Now that the weather has taken a turn towards real winter, it can be disheartening to look at the temperature readings and head out for a run in the park. This is the kind of weather that’s only conducive to sitting at home and cuddling up with a cozy blanket or in the resident lounge next to the fireplace. When you want to get a workout in but you don’t want your fingers to fall off in the cold, we’ve got some suggestions for you.

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McKenzie County Fairgrounds when not being used as fairgrounds has an indoor ice skating rink that can be used for exercising or just for fun. Gliding around on the ice is a great cardio activity as well as muscle building activity. If the rink isn’t particularly full you can go at your own pace and get in extra workouts that you wouldn’t normally be able to squeeze in. Check here to see all of the health benefits from ice skating. 

Next time you have to go up a couple of floors, opt for the stairs over the elevator. We’re not talking 40 floors, you’ll never make it to where you’re going on time! But the next time you need to go to the 5th floor head for the stairs instead of the elevator bank. Try taking the stairs two at a time for a little extra oomf.

The Williston Area Recreation Center (ARC) has everything you’ll need to stay fit through the cold winter months. In addition to a regularly equipped gym with cardio and strength training equipment, there is a swimming pool, an indoor track, tennis courts, batting cages, a spinning area and a group fitness room. It’s impossible not to find something to keep you occupied at the Williston ARC. There is even a child sitting area for those with kids who don’t have a babysitter. Your New Year’s Resolutions are that much closer with the Williston ARC behind you. Find out more about the activities and class schedules here.

When all else fails, there’s always the Glen at Hunter’s Run’s top of the line fitness center. Work on your fitness without ever leaving the apartment community. You’ll stay safe from the winter winds but you’ll be able to get your full workout in.


What are some great winter fitness tips that help you avoid the cold but still stay healthy?