Alaska road trip - north dakota

Though I enjoyed the North Dakota Great Plains, starting at the Minnesota border and heading west, the highlight was near the end of the day: Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Having not been in the state before, I was greatly suprised when all of a sudden, heading down I-90 I stop in at a rest stop and lo and behold....here are these incredible badland formations. Then I realized I had entered the park.

I was happy the days were long because it allowed me to venture through the park even though I was nearing my hotel for the night.

If one is familiar with the Badlands of South Dakota, TDNP is similar, but on a smaller scale. I do wish I'd had time to see more of it. But, sigh, I had to stay on schedule.

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North Dakota seems pretty proud of their bison. Surprisingly, however, it is not the state with the highest population of bison. (South Dakota ranks first,) In Jamestown, ND is this statue of the world's largest bison.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park lies on the western side of the state where the Great Plains end and the Badlands take over the landscape. The Little Missouri River disects the park into three sections. A drive of the scenic loop offers stunning views at several overlooks. The park was established in 1978 and is named for our 26th president who once lived there. President Roosevelt would often visit the park on elk and bison hunting expeditions. His last visit was shortly before his death in 1918 at age 60.