Special Events

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National Park Museum Tour

Location: South Unit Visitor Center
Dates: June 30 - July 4
Times: 11:30AM MT and 2:30PM MT

Learn more about the park’s history during a museum tour. Explore exhibits highlighting different phases of a historic figure’s life while hearing stories of notable adventures.

 

Discover Painted Canyon!

Location: Painted Canyon Visitor Center
Dates: June 30, July 2, July 3, July 4
Times: 9:00AM MT, 11:00AM MT, 1:00PM MT, and 3:00PM MT (No 3:00 program on June 30)

Join us for a guided walk along the Painted Canyon Nature Trail, weather permitting.
 

Elkhorn Valley Ranch Excursion

Location: Elkhorn Ranch Unit (get directions at South Unit Visitor Center)
Dates: June 30 - July 4
Times: between 10:00AM MT to 2:00PM MT

The Elkhorn Ranch Unit preserves the place Roosevelt selected to be his "home ranch" after the deaths of his wife and mother. This unit of the park has a special, solemn character. There are no visitor centers, facilities, or scenic roads. (But driving to the unit is quite scenic!)

A 0.7 mile mowed pathway leads from the parking area to the cabin site. Exhibits feature passages written by Roosevelt about his experiences at the ranch. Only the cabin's foundation stones remain, but there, beneath rustling cottonwood leaves, visitors can sense the peace and solace Roosevelt found at this special place in the badlands.
 

Badlands And Bridles

Location: Peaceful Valley Ranch
Dates July 2-3
Times: between 9:0AM MT to 4:00 PM MT

Take part in horse related activities both days. Featuring a full schedule of presentations, live demonstrations, and educational activities for visitors of all ages. As a part of their yearlong travel, The Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro 250th Anniversary Ambassador Team, Freedom and Liberty, will be in attendance and available for a meet and greet with members of the public.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Medora, ND 58645

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