I love Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and when I recommend folks to go, it is this hike; the Elkblom & Big Plateau I recommend most of all. It is the best day hike in the park and one where you’ll get to experience beautiful views, see wildlife, cross a river, and experience some wild North Dakotan places. About the Hike Distance: … [Read more...]
Category: North Dakota
Visiting Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site – North Dakota
Most Americans know the story of Sacajawea (also spelled Sakakawea or Sacajawea) who was a Shoshone woman helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition. What many may not know is that she is from area in the present state of North Dakota close to the area where Lewis and Clark camped at Fort Mandan. The Knife River Indian Villages National … [Read more...]
Guide to Visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park started it's life many years ago as Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. Although memorial parks are an odd thing, and it probably became a better fit as a National Park. The park protects a large swath of the North Dakotan badlands. Why is the Park named for Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt came to the … [Read more...]
National Park Sites: North Dakota
North Dakota consists of 5 National Park Service sites, including 1 National Park, 2 national trails, and 2 other historical sites. National Parks There is one of the major 63 Nationals Park in North Dakota. Theodore Roosevelt National Park Named after the rough riding 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt … [Read more...]
8 Great Things to Do in Fargo North Dakota
Maybe you are like me somehow find yourself in Fargo and wonder... What is there to do in Fargo ND? You know, I probably had some biases of the place, having only really known about from a movie of the same name (that actually takes places mostly in Minnesota). So I like you are probably wondering how can I make the most of my time. I … [Read more...]