Fire Regime
Fire is an important aspect of the prairie ecosystem in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. 
Lightscape / Night Sky
In both units of the park, observers can drive to viewing areas on top of plateaus for a relatively unimpaired view of the night sky. 
Geologic Activity
The landscape of the badlands is constantly changing. 
Weather
Weather in the North Dakota badlands can vary dramatically; make sure you’re prepared. 
Hydrologic Activity
The power of water is evident throughout the badlands landscape. 
Bakken Oil Boom
The Bakken formation of western North Dakota contains one of the largest oil deposits in the country. 
Soundscape Noise
There are many places in Theodore Roosevelt National Park where one can sit and hear the kind of silence Theodore Roosevelt wrote about. 
Air Quality
Did you know Theodore Roosevelt National Park has some of the best air quality in the national park system? 
Nonnative Species
The ecosystem of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the State of North Dakota, and the entire Great Plains is under attack by plant invaders. 
Climate Change
At Theodore Roosevelt National Park, we’re preparing the land and wildlife to resist the impacts of climate change. |
Last updated: January 14, 2025