South Dakota is one of our favorite states to visit and we’ve gone every year during our travels. Somehow we’ve never made it up to North Dakota though and decided to visit the state this year. Our main reason for the trip was to visit the south unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It’s […]
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a popular national park in North Dakota. This year we had the opportunity to visit the south unit of the park for a few days and stayed in Cottonwood Campground. Cottonwood Campground is the South Unit’s only campground located about 5 miles from Medora, ND. Odd-numbered sites are reservable from […]
The Lower Paddock Creek Trail is a 7.2-mile out-and-back trail located in the south unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The hike starts at the Halliday Well Trailhead located off a gravel road that branches off from the scenic loop drive. Hikers will travel upstream in the Paddock Creek watershed gradually gaining around 400 […]
The Coal Vein Trail is a short interpretive trail in the south unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This is an easy 0.8-mile loop trail with nearly no elevation gain so it’s perfect for the family. The Coal Vein trailhead is located near the end of an approximately 1-mile dirt road that branches off […]
I’ve explored numerous national and state parks, witnessing herds of bison freely roaming. However, it was at Theodore Roosevelt National Park that I first encountered bands of wild horses enjoying their freedom. Theodore Roosevelt National Park stands out as one of the rare national parks where visitors can observe these groups of free-roaming horses. […]
The Wind Canyon trailhead is located off the scenic loop drive approximately 10.5 miles into the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This is a short but steep 0.5-loop trail with around 55 feet of elevation gain. The trail stretches out along a high bluff overlooking the Little Missouri River. A majority of […]
The Buck Hill trailhead is located next to a small roundabout at the end of a 1-mile road which branches off from the scenic loop drive approximately 18 miles into the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This is a short but steep 0.2-mile out-and-back trail with around 55 feet of elevation gain. […]
The Boicourt Trail is located approximately halfway along the scenic loop drive in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It’s a short and easy hike that should not be skipped during your visit to the park. This 0.2-mile out-and-back paved, accessible trail provides views of the park’s impressive badlands. If you want […]
The Skyline Vista overlook is near the beginning of the scenic loop drive in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It is one of the first views visitors experience of the park. This 0.2-mile out-and-back accessible trail provides views of the Little Missouri River, the western horizon, and the surrounding badlands. Since […]
This year we finally made our way to North Dakota and explored the south unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The visitor center at the entrance to the park provides visitors with information and resources to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the park’s natural and cultural resources. The visitor Center offers various educational exhibits, […]
