Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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North Unit Visitor Center

Address: 208 Scenic Drive, Watford City, ND 58854-9327

The North Dakota badlands made Theodore Roosevelt: he ranched here from 1884 after losing his wife and mother in one day, and the 'strenuous life' among the buttes shaped the conservationist president. The park protects his Maltese Cross cabin, painted badlands, bison, wild horses, and the winding Little Missouri River.

Drive the scenic loop to see bison and prairie dog towns and visit the Maltese Cross cabin; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, hike the Petrified Forest trail or summit Buck Hill for the badlands panorama.

Coordinates: 47.60000, -103.26010

Painted Canyon Visitor Center

Address: Exit 32, Hwy 94, ND 58645

The North Dakota badlands made Theodore Roosevelt: he ranched here from 1884 after losing his wife and mother in one day, and the 'strenuous life' among the buttes shaped the conservationist president. The park protects his Maltese Cross cabin, painted badlands, bison, wild horses, and the winding Little Missouri River.

Drive the scenic loop to see bison and prairie dog towns and visit the Maltese Cross cabin; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, hike the Petrified Forest trail or summit Buck Hill for the badlands panorama.

Coordinates: 46.89549, -103.38178

South Unit Visitor Center

Address: 201 East River Road N., Medora, ND 58645

The North Dakota badlands made Theodore Roosevelt: he ranched here from 1884 after losing his wife and mother in one day, and the 'strenuous life' among the buttes shaped the conservationist president. The park protects his Maltese Cross cabin, painted badlands, bison, wild horses, and the winding Little Missouri River.

Drive the scenic loop to see bison and prairie dog towns and visit the Maltese Cross cabin; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, hike the Petrified Forest trail or summit Buck Hill for the badlands panorama.

Coordinates: 46.91650, -103.52621

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