Mystical Horizons

A plaque at the site reads "dedicated to Jack Olson's vision of a Century 21 Stonehenge".

[1] Though Olson died of cancer in 2001 before construction began, the community raised funds to make his dream a reality, along with partnerships including the North Dakota Forest Service, North Dakota Department of Transportation, and the city of Bottineau.

[2] Mystical Horizons includes multiple components designed to connect visitors with the cosmos:[3] Each instrument is accompanied by information about how to use the devices and explanations of the scientific principles demonstrated.

[6] Olson served in the Army Air Forces during World War II as a B-24 instructor pilot.

[3] In his retirement, Olson spent time in Bottineau, creating a series of community projects, including making plans for Mystical Horizons.