- 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
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Labels:
National Parks,
Travel
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Popular Posts
-
We found this fascinating map of the most popular TV show sets by state. Enjoy! Courtesy of Kristen Acuna Do you think any show is mis...
-
The field is set for this year's NCAA tournament. To help you pick your perfect bracket (if you choose by location, of course), we h...
-
Tensions are mounting in eastern Ukraine, as Ukrainian officials declared that 280 trucks that are supposed to be carrying humanitarian a...
-
Today's modern geographic debate, aside from whether Crimea should be included on Russian maps, is global warming. Many people have stro...
-
Capital: Honolulu Major City: Hilo Major Geographical Features Oahu Maui Pacific Ocean Hawaii Mauna Kea Mauna Loa National Par...
No comments:
Post a Comment