Thursday, August 15, 2013

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

  • Located in western North Dakota in the badlands
    • 130 miles from Bismarck
  • Established on November 10, 1978
  • 1883: Teddy Roosevelt first arrives in North Dakota
  • Covers 70,447 acres
  • Named after President Theodore Roosevelt
  • Home to scenic cliffs, gullies, and hills formed by deposition
  • The rainy spring creates bright wildflowers
  • The Little Missouri River runs through the national park
  • Home to various types of wildlife, including bison, elk, and eagles
  • Open year-round but parts may be closed during the winter
  • Other Attractions:
    • Elkhorn Ranch
    • Peaceful Valley

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