NORTH DAKOTA ◆ Vistas

Theodore Roosevelt NP, the trip.

Where TR ranched in the 1880s — bison, wild horses, and a colorful badlands rim above the Little Missouri. Easily the least-crowded national park in the lower 48.

Field guide ◆

Stand inside the place.

Where TR ranched in the 1880s — bison, wild horses, and a colorful badlands rim above the Little Missouri. Easily the least-crowded national park in the lower 48. Use the interactive map on our destinations page to plan a route, and check our field guides for season-specific advice on this region.

Best seasonLate spring to early fall
Trip length2–4 days
DifficultyModerate
PermitRequired for overnight