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Theodore Roosevelt national park - Winter Wonderland

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Winter Wonderland

One of the best times of year to visit TRNP is in the winter; the buttes become accentuated with a blanket of snow covering them; the animals still abound, the are not deterred by the cold temperatures; the Lit... More

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Barren Buttes

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Barren Buttes

The North Unit of TRNP provides stunning views of contrasting barren buttes of Bentonite Clay and the lush green river valley bottom. The greater elevation found in the North Unit compared to that of the South ... More

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Backcountry Adventures

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Backcountry Adventures

Take time to venture off the beaten path and explore the backcountry of TRNP. The North Unit is a perfect place to do so, where the entirety of the unit is devoted to Wilderness. However, because of this, make ... More

Maah Daah Hey - National Parks Gallery

Maah Daah Hey - National Parks Gallery

Take a trip on a portion of the Maah Daah Hey trail. The ten miles within the South Unit TRNP will give you a taste of the greater 150 mile long trail through the entirety of the badlands.

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Wintry River

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Wintry River

Take a step down to the brink of the Little Missouri. Imagine being Theodore Roosevelt and having to chase after thieves that stole your boat just a few miles south of your home ranch, the Elkhorn Ranch. It was... More

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Little Muddy

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Little Muddy

Get up close and personal with the Little Missouri River; discover why it is endearingly called "Little Muddy." Whether paddling or crossing, keep in mind that the Little Missouri can drastically vary in height... More

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Wind Canyon

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Wind Canyon

One of the most beloved trails in the South Unit, Wind Canyon Trail, never disappoints in its views of the Little Missouri winding it's way through the forested valley of the Badlands. It also happens to be one... More

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Little Mo

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Little Mo

Take the chance to walk or camp alongside the Little Missouri. Lovingly called "Little Mo" or "Little Muddy," the Little Missouri can catch you off-guard at first site due to its northern flowing, muddy waters.

The Grand View - National Parks Gallery

The Grand View - National Parks Gallery

Hike up the buttes to the left of the parking area of the Elkhorn Ranch Unit and take in the grand view encompassing the grandeur that Roosevelt found at his favorite ranching spot. One can really feel the tran... More

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Sunset Perfection

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Sunset Perfection

One place that almost always promises a wonderful sunset view is the Wind Canyon Trail in the South Unit of TRNP. A short stroll (0.3 miles) to an overlook of the Little Missouri flowing in a curve below with b... More

River Bend Overlook - National Parks Gallery

River Bend Overlook - National Parks Gallery

One of the iconic and beloved spots in the North Unit of TRNP, the River Bend Overlook is an enduring structure from the 1930's when the Civilian Conservation Core built it in it's aptly named location.

Little Missouri River in N. Roosevelt Park, North Dakota Badlands

Little Missouri River in N. Roosevelt Park, North Dakota Badlands

Picryl description: Public domain image of a river, water stream, lake or pond, park or forest, natural landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bridge over Little Missouri River, on U.S. Highway Number 10. Medora, North Dakota

Bridge over Little Missouri River, on U.S. Highway Number 10. Medora, ...

Public domain photograph of life in the United States in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bridge over Little Missouri River, on U.S. Highway Number 10. Medora, North Dakota

Bridge over Little Missouri River, on U.S. Highway Number 10. Medora, ...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Jones Creek CCC Camp - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Jones Creek CCC Camp - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

In 1939, Company 2771 moved to this site on the east bank of the Little Missouri River just south of Jones Creek, which they occupied until November, 1941.

Scenic Badlands along Little Missouri River

Scenic Badlands along Little Missouri River

Scenic Badlands along Little Missouri River ; July 58 Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Pitch a Tent - National Parks Gallery

Pitch a Tent - National Parks Gallery

Whether in the designated campground (Cottonwood Campground in the South Unit of TRNP) or in the back country, take the opportunity to fully embrace the badlands by pitching your tent and staying a night or more.

Wind Canyon Overlook - National Parks Gallery

Wind Canyon Overlook - National Parks Gallery

Wind Canyon Overlook is a short walk along the Scenic Loop Drive. Visitors who take the short walk are rewarded with an amazing view.

Cottonwood Campground View - National Parks Gallery

Cottonwood Campground View - National Parks Gallery

The Little Missouri River runs past the Cottonwood Campground in the South Unit.

Elkhorn Ranch verandah - National Parks Gallery

Elkhorn Ranch verandah - National Parks Gallery

The verandah of Theodore Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch on the Little Missouri River in North Dakota. Today it is part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

River Bend Overlook - National Parks Gallery

River Bend Overlook - National Parks Gallery

River Bend Overlook, a CCC-built shelter and a terrific view in the North Unit.

Little Missouri River in North Unit

Little Missouri River in North Unit

A view to the east from River Bend Overlook in the North Unit.

Little Missouri River - National Parks Gallery

Little Missouri River - National Parks Gallery

The Little Missouri River as seen from the Wind Canyon trail.

Bison Crossing The River - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Bison Crossing The River - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A herd of bison crosses the Little Missouri river. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Wintry buttes: a backdrop to the Elkhorn Ranch house.

Wintry buttes: a backdrop to the Elkhorn Ranch house.

Although the Elkhorn Ranch house no longer stands at the location, this view from the Little Missouri River towards where the house once stood depicts a skyline of rugged buttes. A covering of snow in the winte... More

Wind Canyon in a Different Light

Wind Canyon in a Different Light

Although bright spots of light pollution encroach at the corners of the night sky, the Milky Way shines boldly in the darkness above Wind Canyon (one of the beloved short hikes in the South Unit of TRNP).

Juniper Campground Map - Public domain map

Juniper Campground Map - Public domain map

Juniper Campground and Picnic area lies on the bank of the Little Missouri River in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179, Okolona, Clark County, AR

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179...

Address changed from Old Rome vicinity, Clark County, Arkansas. Significance: The Little Missouri River Bridge is the last remaining Camelback through truss steel bridge in Arkansas. A recent inventory of the ... More

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179, Okolona, Clark County, AR

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179...

Address changed from Old Rome vicinity, Clark County, Arkansas. Significance: The Little Missouri River Bridge is the last remaining Camelback through truss steel bridge in Arkansas. A recent inventory of the ... More

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179, Okolona, Clark County, AR

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179...

Address changed from Old Rome vicinity, Clark County, Arkansas. Significance: The Little Missouri River Bridge is the last remaining Camelback through truss steel bridge in Arkansas. A recent inventory of the ... More

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179, Okolona, Clark County, AR

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179...

Address changed from Old Rome vicinity, Clark County, Arkansas. Significance: The Little Missouri River Bridge is the last remaining Camelback through truss steel bridge in Arkansas. A recent inventory of the ... More

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179, Okolona, Clark County, AR

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179...

Address changed from Old Rome vicinity, Clark County, Arkansas. Significance: The Little Missouri River Bridge is the last remaining Camelback through truss steel bridge in Arkansas. A recent inventory of the ... More

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179, Okolona, Clark County, AR

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179...

Address changed from Old Rome vicinity, Clark County, Arkansas. Significance: The Little Missouri River Bridge is the last remaining Camelback through truss steel bridge in Arkansas. A recent inventory of the ... More

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179, Okolona, Clark County, AR

Little Missouri River Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River at CR 179...

Address changed from Old Rome vicinity, Clark County, Arkansas. Significance: The Little Missouri River Bridge is the last remaining Camelback through truss steel bridge in Arkansas. A recent inventory of the ... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north of Killdeer, ND, on State Highway No. 22, Killdeer, Dunn County, ND

Lost Bridge, Spanning Little Missouri River, twenty-three miles north ...

Significance: The Lost Bridge is a three-span, riveted Parker through truss, bridge designed by the North Dakota Highway Department and constructed in 1930. The bridge is associated with the Great Depression a... More