Explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park with our self-guided audio tour. Discover its history, wildlife, and landscapes at your own pace. Download now.
- North Unit Visitor Center - The North Unit Visitor Center in Theodore Roosevelt National Park provides information, exhibits, and resources about the park’s history, wildlife, and geology. It’s a great starting point for exploring the park, with knowledgeable rangers available to guide your visit.
- Buckhorn Trail - The Buckhorn Trail is an 11.4-mile loop offering diverse landscapes, from rolling prairie to rugged badlands. It’s popular for hiking and horseback riding, providing opportunities to see bison, wildflowers, and the stunning scenery of the North Unit.
- Cannonball Concretions Pullout - This stop features unusual, spherical rock formations known as cannonball concretions, scattered across the landscape. Formed over millions of years, these unique geological features are a fascinating sight and a popular photo spot.
- Little Mo Nature Trail - The Little Mo Nature Trail is a short, easy hike along the Little Missouri River. It’s ideal for families and those looking to enjoy a leisurely walk, offering views of the river, and badlands, and opportunities to spot local wildlife, such as deer and birds.
- Caprock-Coulee Trail - This 4.3-mile trail offers a challenging hike through the rugged badlands, showcasing the park’s stunning caprock formations and colorful coulees. The loop provides panoramic views, diverse terrain, and a chance to experience the unique geology of the area.
- River Bend Overlook - This short trail leads to one of the most iconic viewpoints in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the River Bend Overlook. From here, visitors can take in sweeping views of the Little Missouri River as it winds through the badlands, framed by rolling hills and rugged cliffs.
- Bentonitic Clay Overlook - The Bentonitic Clay Overlook offers a view of the colorful, eroded layers of bentonitic clay that form the badlands’ distinctive landscape. The clay, which swells when wet, creates a moon-like terrain, providing a glimpse into the park’s unique geological history.
- Oil Well Road - The North Unit lies near the heart of the Bakken oil formation, where the North Dakota oil boom has dramatically impacted the region. Interpretive displays and information in the park explore the environmental and economic effects of this modern-day oil rush.
- Oxbow Overlook - Oxbow Overlook provides breathtaking views of a large, horseshoe-shaped bend in the Little Missouri River. This viewpoint offers a stunning perspective on the river’s meandering path through the badlands, making it a must-see spot for photographers and nature lovers.
- Elkhorn Ranch Site - The Elkhorn Ranch Site is the location of Theodore Roosevelt’s “home ranch” and is considered the “cradle of conservation.” A short trail leads to the site where Roosevelt’s ranch house once stood, offering a peaceful, reflective experience in a place that deeply influenced his conservation ethos.
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Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour to make the most of your journey through the rugged landscapes of Theodore Roosevelt National Park with its striking badlands, expansive grasslands and winding rivers. Hear stories on the park’s unique sights and rich cultural history as you discover the wild and wonderful landscape that made Teddy Roosevelt fall in love with the American West. See the cabin where the future president once lived, spot wildlife at the Prairie Dog Metropolis, take in the sweeping Skyline Vista, and so much more.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
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