When a young Theodore Roosevelt came west in the 1880s, he encountered a landscape unlike any he had set his eyes on. The rippled badlands of the Dakota Territory, cut and carved through the millennia by the Little Missouri River, were stark and barren, and yet inviting to the young man.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Though Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the "badlands" of western North Dakota, the birding there in early June can be exceptional.
Friends Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Sponsor Elkhorn Ranch Outing
The Friends of Theodore Roosevelt National Park invite the public for a special trip to discover the Elkhorn Ranch on Saturday, July 14.
- By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2012 3:00am
Oil And Gas Exploration Threatens The Setting That Gave Teddy Roosevelt His Conservation Ethos
The Elkhorn Ranch, where Theodore Roosevelt sought solitude for introspection and honed his conservation ethos, is being threatened by development that could upend the very quality of the setting that so inspired Roosevelt.
Camping In The Parks: Cottonwood And Juniper Campgrounds At Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Deciding where to pitch your tent or park your RV in Theodore Roosevelt National Park is pretty straightforward: If you're in the South Unit, you head for Cottonwood Campground. In the North Unit, the Juniper Campground is your destination.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 22nd, 2024 7:34am
Trails I've Hiked: Upper Caprock Coulee Trail At Theodore Roosevelt National Park
The best vantage points to take in the grandeur of Theodore Roosevelt National Park are, quite understandably, up high. The Upper Caprock Coulee Trail takes you there, and along the way shows off some incredible badlands that so captivated Theodore Roosevelt.
North Unit Scenic Drive In Theodore Roosevelt National Park Still Partially Closed
Repairs should allow the reopening later this year of the entire North Unit Scenic Drive in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, but until then you'll be limited to only about a 6-mile stretch of the drive.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 15th, 2012 3:00am
Wilderness Hike At Theodore Roosevelt National Park Will Focus On Finding Water In The Badlands
Curious about where you can find water in the harsh badlands of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota? Then join a ranger on July 1 to go in search of springs in the park.
58th Annual Bird Walk Coming To Theodore Roosevelt National Park On June 3
Birding and chuckwagon breakfasts intersect Saturday at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.
- By NPT Staff - May 31st, 2012 3:00am
Ranger-Led Wilderness Hikes Scheduled At Theodore Roosevelt National Park
If you find yourself in North Dakota this summer, consider heading to Theodore Roosevelt National Park to join a ranger-led hike into the park.
- By NPT Staff - May 26th, 2012 3:00am
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