If you live in North Dakota you probably can already guess what this place is, but let's face it: this national park is simply too amazing not to feature. It is one of the finest, most beautiful spots in the world, in fact! Not only that; it also holds tons of history and historical sites that are really fun to visit, too. Yep, you guessed it, we're talking about none other than Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It's gorgeous year round, great for camping, hiking, photography, and so much more! If you like the outdoors, you'll love this state park. Even if you can only do a quick drive through it, then do it. You really must make a point to visit this amazing national park in North Dakota, and here's why...
This type of landscape is all throughout the park and is known as the "painted canyons" - and fittingly so. Just look at them!
The Little Missouri River, shown here, cuts through a lot of the park.
Many animals are found throughout the park, most notably the wild horse and buffalo herds. Pronghorn antelope, deer, various hawks and other birds of prey, and tons of other animals can also be found.
So don't be alarmed if you run into a horse on the road....
....or some buffalo!
A great part of the park is its history, specifically that of Theodore Roosevelt's time there. This museum in Medora is great to learn about him and his time in the area. The original cabin he lived in here is also a visitable place at the park.
If you have a love of stargazing then this place is also perfect, and not only for the immense amount of stars in the sky. There's also a chance of seeing the northern lights or awesome airglow, like these breathtaking time lapses taken in the park:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diA3KeE7Ic8
The park looks great in photos but it is definitely best viewed in person -- not unlike these stunningly beautiful places in North Dakota!
When was the last time you paid a visit to this national park in North Dakota? The experience is amazing and definitely recommended to anyone who has the chance. If you've been there before, we'd love to hear your experience!
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