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Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt National Park 40th anniversary

Established on November 10, 1978, Theodore Roosevelt National Park is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. It is the only park named after a person - Theodore Roosevelt - the 26th President of the U.S.A. This 70,000-acre park has incredible scenery and wildlife which you can see close up by hiking or biking. The South Unit Visitor Center in Medora features a museum which includes a range of Theodore Roosevelt exhibits on history and geology. It even has a bullet-pierced shirt that recalls the assassination attempt on Roosevelt when he was delivering a speech in 1912!

North Dakota Iconic Destinations

North Dakota Heritage Centre and State Museum

North Dakota Heritage Centre and State Museum, Bismarck
From the time when dinosaurs ruled through to the development of today’s emerging industries, you will find history for everyone at North Dakota Heritage Centre and State Museum. The museum has four galleries, two theatres, and an outdoor amphitheatre. There are thousands of high-technology displays, interactive exhibits and artefacts including a life-size T. rex skeleton, Mars spacesuit, and rare pottery and beadwork. The Treehouse exhibit lets children enjoy the museum by climbing a child-sized treehouse where they get a birds-eye view of the area, before exploring exhibits including a bank, fire station andsteamboat.

Maah Daah Hey Trail

Maah Daah Hey Trail

The Maah Daah Hey trail system offers breathtaking views with striking plateaus, peaks and valleys. The best way to experience the trail is by bike riding, horse riding, hiking or camping overnight. The trail is full of diverse wildlife including whitetail deer, antelope, prairie dogs and coyotes, making it the perfect place for bird watchers and wildlife photographers. This 144-mile trail connects the North Unit and South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Fargo

Fargo Plains Art Museum

Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota and the cultural centrepiece of the state. With over 350 restaurants, you are sure to find something tasty to eat before experiencing the arts scene. The annual Fargo Film Festival is set in the art deco Fargo Theatre each March, while the Fargo Plains Art Museum contains striking 20th and 21st Century art including national and regional art, traditional Native American art, and traditional folk art. Fargo Air Museum features both vintage and modern aircrafts, and some of them are occasionally flown!

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt National Park has three sections; the North Unit, the South Unit, and the Elkhorn Ranch Unit. The park is ideal for those who love the outdoors, with options to go biking, hiking and camping. Wildlife watching is popular and you could see prairie dogs, deer, coyotes, eagles, hawks, bighorn sheep and elk. The Painted Canyon Visitor Center in the South Unit offers incredible views of the rugged Badlands that was home to Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch and Maltese Cross Ranch.

Featured accommodation

Black Leg Ranch

Black Leg Ranch, Sterling

You will feel like you have gone back in time at Black Leg Ranch when you go horse riding down the wagon trails from the 1800s while driving cattle. Other activities include fishing at the Missouri River with experienced guides, hunting, hay rides and camping. There are a range of accommodation options, including Grand Lodge, Pheasant Haven, Deer Dwelling, and Flyway Lodge. The Ranch also gives you access to a hot tub, sauna, work-out room, poker table, sand volleyball and a real "Ranch Saloon".

EVENTS

December 7 - 9: The Nutcracker, Bismarck
January 25-26: Frostival, Fargo
March 19 - 23, 2019: Fargo Film Festival, Fargo
June 1 – September 8, 2019: Medora Musical, Medora

More information: www.ndtourism.com

The Great American West is the perfect place to go if you want a holiday which combines adventure, culture and relaxation. Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming have beautiful national parks, unique wildlife, thrilling extreme sports, and countless museums which will help you trace the U.S.A.’s rich history. The Great American West is an exciting place to visit with new restaurants, ski lodges and recreation areas constantly opening.

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