Somewhere downtown, far from a patch of grass in any direction, sits this little alley oasis. Nestled between two old buildings, this area provides someone with a nice cozy place to relax. There’s a nice mountainous water scene painted on the backdrop, a comfy bench…not bad for a makeshift backyard!

We tend to think that everyone in our state has a big patch of lawn or a deck at their disposal; that simply isn’t true. For those who live in downtown apartments in Bismarck or other towns, having a place to sit outside and relax may require a trip to a nearby park. In this case, someone’s creativity has resulted in a place to at least sit outside and get some air…even if it’s surrounded by brick on most sides.