NPS Saturday, November 30, 2024We here at Theodore Roosevelt National Park want to take the opportunity to thank the Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association for their continued support in making our park one that visitors will want to come back to again and again! The Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association has been supporting the public lands of North Dakota since 1951. Their efforts have proven paramount to the function and success of our park, with a wide range of programs and activities made possible with their support. Their funding of interpretation and education programs, as well as research and resource activities, provides visitors with unique experiences to learn about the natural and human history of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. They provide printed publications that give visitors on-the-go information as they explore, and their sponsoring of special events continues to educate and entertain those who visit the badlands of North Dakota. They are vital to permanent structure here in the park, and we are grateful for the opportunities they continue to offer. Thank you again to the Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association, from the rangers and staff at Theodore Roosevelt National Park! 
NPS/ Thomas Tirabassi Friday, November 29, 2024Today is Green Friday, which means it's time to go outside! Green Friday is all about enjoying the great outdoors, and spending your days out in nature is a great way to spend time with friends, family, or just yourself. Go outside and explore what your natural areas have to offer! The rangers here at Theodore Roosevelt National Park hope to see you out on the trail! 
NPS Friday, November 28, 2024It’s Turkey Day, and this turkey is looking a little nervous… Don’t worry. Our turkeys here at Theodore Roosevelt National Park are safe and sound, stuffing their faces with food just like we humans tend to do on Thanksgiving. Their diet of seeds and nuts, fruit, insects, and small amphibians is a little different than your normal Thanksgiving spread, but hey, we don’t judge. Turkeys look pretty wild (maybe that’s why we call them wild turkeys?). Their large size, dark plumage, and bald heads make them an easily identifiable bird. Male turkeys are easier to identify due to their broad tail plumage and iconic “gobble”. You can find them throughout the South Unit, either hanging out in a prairie dog town or waddling through Peaceful Valley Ranch. Just don’t expect them to fly away if you startle one; they require a running start and can only go airborne for about a mile at a time. Don’t worry turkeys, we dislike working out, too. Happy Thanksgiving from Theodore Roosevelt National Park! 
NPS Thursday, November 27, 2024My grandpa always insisted on doing a thorough bug check when we visited his cabin. He was very per-tick-ular about it. Lucky for us tick season is over, but you can still visit the Maltese Cross Cabin on your next adventure to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The Maltese Cross Cabin was a temporary home for Theodore Roosevelt who, during his mid-20s, divided his time between his home in New York City and his two ranches in Dakota Territory. The cabin offers a glimpse into Roosevelt's life on the ranch.The books and letters he wrote about his experiences here reveal the role of the badlands in shaping his character and his passion for protecting wild places. |
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