Doug, no argument there. Billions of barrels will be good for the country and economy.
Still it does not change the fact that if your travels take you to ND in the next few years, it is best to avoid the oil boom areas. Also keep in mind that this area will shift from year to year.
On a local note if you routinely vacation in one of these areas you find prices of rentals, and other vacation related items have sky rocketed as has the overall cost of living; much to the dismay of the locals. :(
Still in a few years ND will have a great road system and hundreds of potential hunting shacks.:W