Hi All,
Southwest North Dakota is home to one of the hidden gems of the National Park system. TRNP is a wonderful combination of great landscapes, diverse wildlife and a rich history that includes the formative years of our greatest conservation president.
This is the view from our campsite, across the Little Missouri River to the ND badlands (with our Senior Pass, this site costs $5 a night!)
The soft clay erodes easily creating interesting formations.
More badlands landscape
There are about 500 bison in the herd here. New calves were spotted frequently.
There are also several huge black-tailed prairie dog towns with thousands of adorable critters. Birding was also excellent with sighting including golden eagle, lazuli bunting and a gorgeous male mountain bluebird.
This is heavily eroded Wind Canyon
This expansive view of the river was taken at the mouth of Wind Canyon.
Theodore Roosevelt first came here in 1883 and he spent time in this, the Maltese Cross cabin, named for his cattle brand.
It was here in the rugged wilderness that TR cultivated his conservation ethic that led him to protect over 230 million acres of parks, monuments, refuges and forests when he was President. Thank you TR.
This was just the South Unit of the park. Tomorrow we explore the North Unit.
Love,
Sandy & Carl
Sandy & Carl
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
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Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone
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