Theodore Roosevelt
National Park
About Theodore Roosevelt
Visited – August 2020 (#27 of 63)
Established (as NP) November 1978
70000+ acres (about 1/30th of Yellowstone)
Where is Theodore Roosevelt: Western North Dakota, about 120 miles west of Bismarck
Recommendations
Don’t miss: Scenic drives in both the South and North Units. You should be able to see herds of wild horses and bison if you go early in the morning or just before sunset.
When to visit: Any time the weather’s to your liking. The crowds will be light whenever you choose to visit.
How long to stay: Two days to see at least 2 of the 3 park units.
Definitely check out the Photo Gallery of our best pictures.
Photo Gallery
Take a look at Teddy Roosevelt’s rugged landscapes and variety of wildlife.
Link to NPS Info
Click to visit the park’s website with maps, history, and lots of great info on things to do and places to see.
Trip Report
Read about our adventure to Theodore Roosevelt…..
So much to see along the scenic drives and our close encounter with a herd of bison.
Teddy Roosevelt NP Blog Posts
Theo Roosevelt Trip Report
Theodore Roosevelt is one of my three favorite US Presidents (Abe and TJ are the others). His efforts toward conservation led to the creation of many national parks and eventually to the National Park Service. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a tribute to his...