National Parks of North Dakota - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Often lumped together as “The Dakotas,” without much of a thought beyond that, the two states deserve a closer look as they offer parks like none other, well, maybe like each other? Just kidding… Well, almost. Moving on…Today is North Dakota’s day to shine! Home to a diverse collection of parks, North Dakota invites visitors to explore the rich history and beauty of this northern plains state. So what are you waiting for? Theodore Roosevelt was a fan. Of his time in the state, he later remarked, “"I have always said I would not have been President had it not been for my experience in North Dakota."