THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Of all the parks we had talked to friends and fellow travelers about, this was the park that was continuously lauded for it’s wildlife and good golly it did not disappoint. While there are technically three units to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the North Unit and the South Unit are the largest and most visited. The Elkhorn Ranch Unit is smaller and much more secluded but gives visitors a glimpse into the land that Roosevelt dedicated some of his final years to. While we didn’t visit this unit of the park, what we saw in the North and South Units was truly a feast for the eyes.
From prairie dogs, to buffalo, to birds, to pronghorn, to wild horses, we couldn’t believe our eyes. Unlike any park for its sheer volume of wildlife, the park itself is an interesting mix of landscapes from grasslands, prairies, and subduction zones, the geology of the park is just as interesting as its wildlife. And the hiking is pretty damn wonderful as well.
While it may be a park that is somewhat isolated, Theodore Roosevelt is a wealth of beautiful experiences that should not be missed.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is on the traditional and stolen land of the Mandaan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Metis, Assiniboine, Cheyenne, Ochethi Sakowin, and Hunkpapao people.
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