I was a long haul truck driver for nearly 30 years and the only part of the park I got to see is the rest area over look along I 94 and it was beautiful especially the fall of the year all the autumn leaf's changing color... What's amazing it's a little oasis of beauty in North Dakota where everything that surrounds the park pretty much looks the same dull...Until you get closer to Fargo where the state gets greener with sunflower fields.... Thanks for showing me what the rest of the park looks like both parts.....
Thanks for the video. Will be visiting the park this coming weekend for the first time and you gave me a good idea of what to look forward to. Also excited because we have had such a wet spring it should be really green.
The park is so beautiful and there are many wild scenes, especially the wild animals that still exist are very beautiful and wish you a beautiful and memorable trip.
Thanks for a great informational video about Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota! Glad that I stumbled upon this video. Added this NP to my list of NPs to visit, and is at a drivable distance from Chicagoland. Last summer we visited Badlands NP, Windcave NP, Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park in South Dakota.
Glad it was helpful! I love the Badlands! We visited Wind Cave last year as well, it was a pretty neat tour! We were going to stay at Custer SP but changed our route. It looks like a beautiful place as well and I hope to visit some day!
Such a wonderful animals, dear friend! I enjoyed watching your video. Big like and full my support! I am so happy to be part of your wonderful channel!
I just discovered existence of another wonderful park. Amazing views, great to see wildlife. Interesting to learn about the Roosevelt "home ranch". Enjoyed. Liked. Best wishes.
Awesome video - wonderful views and a lot of useful information! This animal at 3:20 is so cute and brave!!! I like your painting - it is so beautiful!!! The spherical stones are so impressive! Everything is very interesting for me :) Thanks and good luck!
This looks like another beautiful National Park. There are so many in the US. I love the prairie dogs. They are so much fun to watch. Like usual you provided some amazing views of the park and its wildlife as well as lots of valuable information about this magnificent place. Great video production, my dear friends.👏🤘
I have been photographing TRNP since about 2014, in all three units. The Elkhorn Unit is well off the beaten path but, unlike some of the Google Map reviews, 4-wheel-drive is NOT necessary unless you somehow get off the road when it is wet. There is a small, basic campground on the road leading to the Elkhorn Ranch Trailhead and the trail itself is almost completely level, leading to the ranch's former homestead beside the Little Missouri River. The scoria-based roads in this region can and do become slick when muddy, so pay attention to weather. Cell phone coverage will be limited or non-existent in many areas, as well. Access to the western side of the South Unit is best gained via the Petrified Forest Loop Trail (or one can use the ford at the Peaceful Valley Ranch to cross the river). One can find a plethora of fossilized wood, including complete tree stumps, anywhere in the badlands but this trail has a section that has an above average number on display. Just be aware that a very long stretch of the road access to this western access is crossing private property (don't wander off road, in other words). The scoria (the red "gravel") used on the dirt roads in this region is extremely abrasive, so keep this in mind when it comes to eyeglasses and camera lenses. Blow and rinse first before doing any wiping or you will get scratches (windshields and roll-down windows become scratched here after only a few years, so imagine what that will do to your eyeglasses). The South Unit is also home to large herds of both elk and feral horses, neither of which is found in the North Unit (even though there are handfuls of elk in the Watford City area). The bands of horses are the subject of a lot of hot debate (to remove or not... They were contained within the south unit during the initial fencing when the park was established). The North Unit is home to small herds of bighorn sheep (I've watched and photographed at least two different herds in one day at either end of the unit, in fact). There is a small "demonstration" herd of longhorn cattle (all steers, therefore unable to increase in numbers) in the North Unit. The biggest dangers in the park are probably the bison (they are NOT cows and are far more agile, fast AND potentially aggressive/unpredictable) and slips and falls from high elevations. If there have been recent rains, the surface may be a dry crust with mud beneath, for it is mostly sedimentary in nature and it is common for the bluffs to sluff off. There are also prairie rattlesnakes during the warmer months throughout the badlands, plus a limited cougar population (be careful hiking at dawn/dusk). Carry plenty of water, enjoy with care and please leave no trace that you visited (the graffiti at the cannonball concretions is some of the worst and is disrespectful to every other visitor). By the way, as of April 2024, the South Unit's scenic loop drive is still closed near the southwest end due to the loss of road to erosion and is an out-and-back trip. The Riverbend Overlook parking area in the North Unit is completely closed since last autumn due to rebuilding the parking area but now that spring is finally arriving, work should likely resume soon. Hope this helps out any potential visitors. :)
I'll never forget visiting in the early 70s with my parents and sister in our orange car. At some point we were about the only car on the road and a small herd of buffalo came at us specifically the bull. My father told all of us to hit the floor of the car because he could flip us over. I remember the fear. I hope to visit in my RV next year. BTW the campground you showed had them shoved in there like sardines in a can. Wow.
What did I just watch? Let’s be honest this was in our best search for today. You deserve the best. God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful day.🤩😂❤
As always: great selected excursion destination, great presentation my friends! Very interesting information about this fantastic national park. Best wishes from Germany
Hi, Travel SzN ! Thanks for this great visit to the three part Theodore Roosevelt National Park 👍. Just the notion of ‘Bad Lands’ appeals to me 😃. Cannonball Concretions, very good ✅. Thanks for all the detailed information and super cool shots and wildlife along the way !! Best wishes, cheers, Don 👋 !!
Hello! There are some campgrounds in the park. Cottonwood Campground is in the south unit near Medora: www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/cottonwood-campground.htm The Juniper campground is in the north unit: www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/juniper-campground.htm There are some campgrounds outside the National Park boundary in the town of Medora as well. :)
You can - the Juniper campground is in the north unit, but it is first-come, first-serve only (no reservations). www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/juniper-campground.htm
takes 30 minutes to do the loop there...in the gila national Forest where I live takes you 3 1/2 hours to drive around it I tell you there's nothing like beauty in there
Hello! This park gets pretty hot and dry and sunny in the summer, so a hat would be helpful! You may want hiking boots with nice traction if you plan to go on trails with a slope/exposed rock. If you don't have the best balance, hiking poles may be handy too. Sunscreen and water are always great to have as well! Have a wonderful time in TRNP!
Here is a list of reptiles that may be found in Theodore Roosevelt NP: www.nps.gov/thro/learn/nature/reptiles.htm We didn't see any snakes when we visited, but you could definitely come across a garter snake, racer, hognose, or bullsnake (all basically harmless if left alone) or a rattlesnake (venomous) while hiking here.
@@TravelSzN I've seen an occasional rattlesnake. They generally stay away from people though. Bullsnakes look like rattlesnakes, but they are pretty much harmless.
@@TravelSzN I'd recommend the Cottonwood Campground or Sully Creek State Park. If you don't want to camp, just find something in Medora. There aren't many options. The town is really small.
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Just landed a job there for the summer 2024 and will be there through to October. Having worked 6 National Parks this will be #7 for me whoohoo.
Yay, congrats! And thank you for what you do!
I was a long haul truck driver for nearly 30 years and the only part of the park I got to see is the rest area over look along I 94 and it was beautiful especially the fall of the year all the autumn leaf's changing color... What's amazing it's a little oasis of beauty in North Dakota where everything that surrounds the park pretty much looks the same dull...Until you get closer to Fargo where the state gets greener with sunflower fields.... Thanks for showing me what the rest of the park looks like both parts.....
thanks for sharing! that rest area does have some beautiful views! glad you enjoyed!
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is quite unique, plenty to see and encounter. Worth the trip going there.
Beautiful scenery and love your oil painting, certainly awesome for sunsets there! Thanks for sharing!
thanks so much! yes amazing sunsets in ND! :)
Thanks for the video. Will be visiting the park this coming weekend for the first time and you gave me a good idea of what to look forward to. Also excited because we have had such a wet spring it should be really green.
Great to hear! Hope you had a wonderful time!
I am glad I bumped into this video. Such a lucid narration and descriptive visuals. It's in my bucket list now to visit this NP. Great job!
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed this!
The park is so beautiful and there are many wild scenes, especially the wild animals that still exist are very beautiful and wish you a beautiful and memorable trip.
thank you!
What a beautiful park! Medora looks so cute - I always love historical musicals. That would be a fun place to go someday!
Yes super fun! Thanks for watching Madison!
Your painting was spectacular. Thanks for visiting!
You pronounce Roosevelt like my Grandma used to pronounce it--which is different than how most people pronounce it.
Thank you so much 😀
Yaaaaaa! We love Teddy Roosevelt NP! Keep it up, you two, you’re doing so great!
Thank you! Will do!
Thanks for a great informational video about Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota! Glad that I stumbled upon this video. Added this NP to my list of NPs to visit, and is at a drivable distance from Chicagoland. Last summer we visited Badlands NP, Windcave NP, Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park in South Dakota.
Glad it was helpful! I love the Badlands! We visited Wind Cave last year as well, it was a pretty neat tour! We were going to stay at Custer SP but changed our route. It looks like a beautiful place as well and I hope to visit some day!
Such a wonderful animals, dear friend! I enjoyed watching your video. Big like and full my support!
I am so happy to be part of your wonderful channel!
Thanks and welcome!
I just discovered existence of another wonderful park. Amazing views, great to see wildlife. Interesting to learn about the Roosevelt "home ranch". Enjoyed. Liked. Best wishes.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome video - wonderful views and a lot of useful information! This animal at 3:20 is so cute and brave!!!
I like your painting - it is so beautiful!!! The spherical stones are so impressive! Everything is very interesting for me :) Thanks and good luck!
Thank you very much!
This looks like another beautiful National Park. There are so many in the US. I love the prairie dogs. They are so much fun to watch. Like usual you provided some amazing views of the park and its wildlife as well as lots of valuable information about this magnificent place. Great video production, my dear friends.👏🤘
thanks very much! I love watching the prairie dogs, too. they are pretty adorable.
I have been photographing TRNP since about 2014, in all three units. The Elkhorn Unit is well off the beaten path but, unlike some of the Google Map reviews, 4-wheel-drive is NOT necessary unless you somehow get off the road when it is wet. There is a small, basic campground on the road leading to the Elkhorn Ranch Trailhead and the trail itself is almost completely level, leading to the ranch's former homestead beside the Little Missouri River. The scoria-based roads in this region can and do become slick when muddy, so pay attention to weather. Cell phone coverage will be limited or non-existent in many areas, as well.
Access to the western side of the South Unit is best gained via the Petrified Forest Loop Trail (or one can use the ford at the Peaceful Valley Ranch to cross the river). One can find a plethora of fossilized wood, including complete tree stumps, anywhere in the badlands but this trail has a section that has an above average number on display. Just be aware that a very long stretch of the road access to this western access is crossing private property (don't wander off road, in other words). The scoria (the red "gravel") used on the dirt roads in this region is extremely abrasive, so keep this in mind when it comes to eyeglasses and camera lenses. Blow and rinse first before doing any wiping or you will get scratches (windshields and roll-down windows become scratched here after only a few years, so imagine what that will do to your eyeglasses).
The South Unit is also home to large herds of both elk and feral horses, neither of which is found in the North Unit (even though there are handfuls of elk in the Watford City area). The bands of horses are the subject of a lot of hot debate (to remove or not... They were contained within the south unit during the initial fencing when the park was established). The North Unit is home to small herds of bighorn sheep (I've watched and photographed at least two different herds in one day at either end of the unit, in fact). There is a small "demonstration" herd of longhorn cattle (all steers, therefore unable to increase in numbers) in the North Unit.
The biggest dangers in the park are probably the bison (they are NOT cows and are far more agile, fast AND potentially aggressive/unpredictable) and slips and falls from high elevations. If there have been recent rains, the surface may be a dry crust with mud beneath, for it is mostly sedimentary in nature and it is common for the bluffs to sluff off. There are also prairie rattlesnakes during the warmer months throughout the badlands, plus a limited cougar population (be careful hiking at dawn/dusk). Carry plenty of water, enjoy with care and please leave no trace that you visited (the graffiti at the cannonball concretions is some of the worst and is disrespectful to every other visitor).
By the way, as of April 2024, the South Unit's scenic loop drive is still closed near the southwest end due to the loss of road to erosion and is an out-and-back trip. The Riverbend Overlook parking area in the North Unit is completely closed since last autumn due to rebuilding the parking area but now that spring is finally arriving, work should likely resume soon.
Hope this helps out any potential visitors. :)
Thank you for all this helpful information!
@@TravelSzN You're welcome... Apologies for writing a "novel" lol :)
Thank you for this video! I am from ND,, and this was a great video to give travelers an idea of what its like. Good footage!
Thank you! You live in a beautiful state!
I'll never forget visiting in the early 70s with my parents and sister in our orange car. At some point we were about the only car on the road and a small herd of buffalo came at us specifically the bull. My father told all of us to hit the floor of the car because he could flip us over. I remember the fear. I hope to visit in my RV next year. BTW the campground you showed had them shoved in there like sardines in a can. Wow.
What did I just watch? Let’s be honest this was in our best search for today. You deserve the best. God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful day.🤩😂❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful Painting of the sunset!
Thank you very much!
As always: great selected excursion destination, great presentation my friends! Very interesting information about this fantastic national park. Best wishes from Germany
Glad you enjoyed it! Have a great day!
Thanks SO much for your great video & all the info!
thank you! glad you enjoyed it! :)
Nice park to visit with lots of wildlife around which is great. The views were great in the north section too! Great info as always👍.
thanks very much!
Hi, Travel SzN ! Thanks for this great visit to the three part Theodore Roosevelt National Park 👍. Just the notion of ‘Bad Lands’ appeals to me 😃. Cannonball Concretions, very good ✅. Thanks for all the detailed information and super cool shots and wildlife along the way !! Best wishes, cheers, Don 👋 !!
thanks, Don! Glad you enjoyed it!
The views are absolutely Gorgeous Fantastic share 👍👍
So nice area. We can imagine all the different kind of animals , plants, a real alive world.
Great information! And your painting was gorgeous!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the video! Very helpful for planning my trip this coming month! ❤
Thank you! Have an amazing time!
Thanks for this video! We may visit the North Park next summer.
I really like your video Well done a lot of interesting information you did a good job too.
Thank you 😍👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind comment!
Great video thanks. Heading there in September. Can you camp in the park?
Hello! There are some campgrounds in the park. Cottonwood Campground is in the south unit near Medora: www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/cottonwood-campground.htm
The Juniper campground is in the north unit: www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/juniper-campground.htm
There are some campgrounds outside the National Park boundary in the town of Medora as well. :)
Very informative. Thank you.
It was nice to discover the North Dakota a bit 👍😉
Have a wonderful week
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Thank you for joining the premiere! You guys have a great week as well!
@@TravelSzN My pleasure 👍😉🌈🇨🇦
Great info! Thanks! We'll be visiting TRNP this summer.
Glad it was helpful! Have a wonderful time in TRNP! :D
Good job on the video. was done right!
I live 20 minutes away from the south unit, and 10 minutes from the Painted Canyon overlook❤
You live in a beautiful place!
@@TravelSzN that I do!
You are so very lucky!
Great video my friends big thumbs 👍
thank you!
Great park, everything looks like a good western movie.
yes it does! lol thanks for watching!
Hello my friends 😃☝👍Awesome pleace Thanks.
Have a nice week and night 🌜🌛
Thank you! You too!
Thank you. Beautiful area. On our list. Can you RV camp at north unit?
You can - the Juniper campground is in the north unit, but it is first-come, first-serve only (no reservations). www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/juniper-campground.htm
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Wish I could visit here.
Wow.. nice post. full watched.
Thank you so much 🙂
Just visited the park last week. Unfortunately the scenic loop is still closed at mile 24
aw man bummer! Thanks for sharing!
Loved your video. Do have the name of the rv park you stayed in?
Thank you! We stayed at the Medora Campground.
Theodore was right about this place. You can spend your mornings on horseback.
Thank you :)
takes 30 minutes to do the loop there...in the gila national Forest where I live takes you 3 1/2 hours to drive around it I tell you there's nothing like beauty in there
Any suggestions on any hiking equipment to take with you.
Hello! This park gets pretty hot and dry and sunny in the summer, so a hat would be helpful! You may want hiking boots with nice traction if you plan to go on trails with a slope/exposed rock. If you don't have the best balance, hiking poles may be handy too. Sunscreen and water are always great to have as well! Have a wonderful time in TRNP!
06:55 oil painting ❤
thank you!
Are there snakes on the trails?
Here is a list of reptiles that may be found in Theodore Roosevelt NP: www.nps.gov/thro/learn/nature/reptiles.htm
We didn't see any snakes when we visited, but you could definitely come across a garter snake, racer, hognose, or bullsnake (all basically harmless if left alone) or a rattlesnake (venomous) while hiking here.
@@TravelSzN I've seen an occasional rattlesnake. They generally stay away from people though. Bullsnakes look like rattlesnakes, but they are pretty much harmless.
The people who call ND flyover country have never been to ND. TRNP is amazing and I agree that the north unit is just the best.
Yes! North Dakota is a beautiful state!!
Where to stay when you visit this park?
Medora ND! We stayed in a campground just outside the park entrance called "Medora Campground", but there are more lodging options in town.
@@TravelSzN I'd recommend the Cottonwood Campground or Sully Creek State Park. If you don't want to camp, just find something in Medora. There aren't many options. The town is really small.
Has anyone gone here in mid October 🤔
I go just south of here every year for deer hunting in November.
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Thank you! Cheers!
And they say North Dakota is all flat and boring.
Just most of it.
Perfect weather, perfect walk, perfect video! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Liked a lot!! Take care..Nice video quality by the way!!!
Thank you so much 👍