Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota - North Unit - Caprock Coulee Trailhead (2019)
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is an American national park comprising three geographically separated areas of badlands in western North Dakota. The park was named for U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. The park covers 70,446 acres (110.072 sq mi; 28,508 ha; 285.08 km2) of land in three sections: the North Unit, the South Unit, and the Elkhorn Ranch Unit.
The park's larger South Unit lies alongside Interstate 94 near Medora, North Dakota. The smaller North Unit is situated about 80 mi (130 km) north of the South Unit, on U.S. Route 85, just south of Watford City, North Dakota. Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch is located between the North and South units, approximately 20 mi (32 km) west of US 85 and Fairfield, North Dakota. The Little Missouri River flows through all three units of the park. The Maah Daah Hey Trail connects all three units.
The park received 749,389 recreational visitors in 2018. It is the only American national park named directly after a single person.
Roosevelt first came to the North Dakota badlands to hunt bison in September 1883. During that first short trip, he got his bison and fell in love with the rugged lifestyle and the perfect freedom of the West. He invested $14,000 in the Maltese Cross Ranch, which was already being managed by Sylvane Ferris and Bill Merrifield seven miles south of Medora. That winter, Ferris and Merrifield built the Maltese Cross Cabin. After the death of both his wife and his mother on February 14, 1884, Teddy Roosevelt returned to his North Dakota ranch seeking solitude and time to heal. That summer, he started his second ranch, the Elkhorn Ranch, 35 miles north of Medora, which he hired two Maine woodsmen, Bill Sewall and Wilmot Dow, to operate. Teddy Roosevelt took great interest in his ranches and in hunting in the West, detailing his experiences in pieces published in eastern newspapers and magazines. He wrote three major works on his life in the West: Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail, Hunting Trips of a Ranchman and The Wilderness Hunter. His adventures in the strenuous life outdoors and the loss of his cattle in the starvation winter in 1886–1887 were influential in Theodore Roosevelt's pursuit of conservation policies as President of the United States (1901–1909).
Caprock Coulee Trail Hike North Dakota
Video from a hike on the Upper Caprock Coulee Trail in the North Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota on June 12, 2012.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota - North Unit - Full Tour (2019)
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is an American national park comprising three geographically separated areas of badlands in western North Dakota. The park was named for U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. The park covers 70,446 acres (110.072 sq mi; 28,508 ha; 285.08 km2) of land in three sections: the North Unit, the South Unit, and the Elkhorn Ranch Unit.
The park's larger South Unit lies alongside Interstate 94 near Medora, North Dakota. The smaller North Unit is situated about 80 mi (130 km) north of the South Unit, on U.S. Route 85, just south of Watford City, North Dakota. Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch is located between the North and South units, approximately 20 mi (32 km) west of US 85 and Fairfield, North Dakota. The Little Missouri River flows through all three units of the park. The Maah Daah Hey Trail connects all three units.
The park received 749,389 recreational visitors in 2018. It is the only American national park named directly after a single person.
Roosevelt first came to the North Dakota badlands to hunt bison in September 1883. During that first short trip, he got his bison and fell in love with the rugged lifestyle and the perfect freedom of the West. He invested $14,000 in the Maltese Cross Ranch, which was already being managed by Sylvane Ferris and Bill Merrifield seven miles south of Medora. That winter, Ferris and Merrifield built the Maltese Cross Cabin. After the death of both his wife and his mother on February 14, 1884, Teddy Roosevelt returned to his North Dakota ranch seeking solitude and time to heal. That summer, he started his second ranch, the Elkhorn Ranch, 35 miles north of Medora, which he hired two Maine woodsmen, Bill Sewall and Wilmot Dow, to operate. Teddy Roosevelt took great interest in his ranches and in hunting in the West, detailing his experiences in pieces published in eastern newspapers and magazines. He wrote three major works on his life in the West: Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail, Hunting Trips of a Ranchman and The Wilderness Hunter. His adventures in the strenuous life outdoors and the loss of his cattle in the starvation winter in 1886–1887 were influential in Theodore Roosevelt's pursuit of conservation policies as President of the United States (1901–1909).
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota - South Unit - Wind Canyon Trail (2019)
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is an American national park comprising three geographically separated areas of badlands in western North Dakota. The park was named for U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. The park covers 70,446 acres (110.072 sq mi; 28,508 ha; 285.08 km2) of land in three sections: the North Unit, the South Unit, and the Elkhorn Ranch Unit.
The park's larger South Unit lies alongside Interstate 94 near Medora, North Dakota. The smaller North Unit is situated about 80 mi (130 km) north of the South Unit, on U.S. Route 85, just south of Watford City, North Dakota. Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch is located between the North and South units, approximately 20 mi (32 km) west of US 85 and Fairfield, North Dakota. The Little Missouri River flows through all three units of the park. The Maah Daah Hey Trail connects all three units.
The park received 749,389 recreational visitors in 2018. It is the only American national park named directly after a single person.
Roosevelt first came to the North Dakota badlands to hunt bison in September 1883. During that first short trip, he got his bison and fell in love with the rugged lifestyle and the perfect freedom of the West. He invested $14,000 in the Maltese Cross Ranch, which was already being managed by Sylvane Ferris and Bill Merrifield seven miles south of Medora. That winter, Ferris and Merrifield built the Maltese Cross Cabin. After the death of both his wife and his mother on February 14, 1884, Teddy Roosevelt returned to his North Dakota ranch seeking solitude and time to heal. That summer, he started his second ranch, the Elkhorn Ranch, 35 miles north of Medora, which he hired two Maine woodsmen, Bill Sewall and Wilmot Dow, to operate. Teddy Roosevelt took great interest in his ranches and in hunting in the West, detailing his experiences in pieces published in eastern newspapers and magazines. He wrote three major works on his life in the West: Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail, Hunting Trips of a Ranchman and The Wilderness Hunter. His adventures in the strenuous life outdoors and the loss of his cattle in the starvation winter in 1886–1887 were influential in Theodore Roosevelt's pursuit of conservation policies as President of the United States (1901–1909).
Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit
We made a quick stop back at Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit a little while back.
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Badlands North Dakota - Theodore Roosevelt NP - South Unit
Our first night in the backcountry at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We started off in the South Unit outside Medora, North Dakota. It was one awe inspiring site after another with slumps, crags and wildlife.
Petrified Forest Loop Trail | Theodore Roosevelt National Park, ND
While traveling through North Dakota a friend of ours told us about Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We've never actually heard of it and decided to find a trail in the park where we could do an over night camping trip. The petrified forest loop trail stood out to us as being a scenic yet challenging trail considering the total length of about 10 miles with no water source and 95 degree heat. This meant carrying enough water to last us the day and night. We hiked the first couple miles reaching a flat prairie that went on for miles north to south. The views to the left and right was spectacular. We stumbled upon a bison on the trail and had to walk way around it just in case got annoyed with us. The sun began to set and around the 3/4 mark of the trail we found an awesome spot to set up our tent. The light soon faded and we set-up a camera toward the direction of the milky way to capture a long exposure star lapse. I've never camped in such windy conditions and had to really tie down the tent so it wouldn't flap around violently, which it still did most of the night. When we woke up to check the camera's time-lapse progress we turned around and to our surprise saw the NORTHERN LIGHTS dancing around the sky. Quickly we re-positioned the camera to capture a few photos and time lapse of the Aurora Borealis. It was amazing to see it for the first time. Out of all the places I've set my tent up I would have to say this was the coolest place I've camped. Overall we both give the trail a five star rating. I know most people only use this trail for day hikes but I encourage everyone to spend the night on this trail.
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park - Buffalo Encounter (Vlog/Park #26)
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in North Dakota. The Park is broken down into a southern and northern unit. In this vlog, my daughter and I spent parts of three days exploring much of what is offered. We take you on two incredible hikes (Petrified Forest and Caprock-Coulee Trails), give an overview of our campsite. show wild horses and buffaloes and take you with us on two significantly western meals. It's a trek to get there, but definitely worth the visit!
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