Serene Little Missouri River at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Serene Little Missouri River at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Beauty in the North Unit

The badlands of western North Dakota are renowned for their rugged beauty!   Theodore Roosevelt National Park preserves those mesmerizing landscapes and offers easy access.  Some miss the North Unit of the Park, near Watford City, North Dakota.   It’s located 68 miles from the South Unit Visitor Center at Medora, North Dakota.   The North Unit is more rugged than the south, and offers astounding vistas!

Melissa Captured It!

Melissa Kamp recently spent time in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and shared her photos.   No editing was required to relay the intensity of the beauty she saw as she photographed with her cell phone.    Enjoy Melissa’s views of the Beautiful Badlands of North Dakota!    Thanks for sharing, Melissa!!

Little Missouri River, Looking East from River Ben Overlook, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Little Missouri River, Looking East from River Bend Overlook, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Little Missouri River From River Bend Overlook, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Little Missouri River From River Bend Overlook, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Big Horn Sheep Grazing on the Grasslands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Big Horn Sheep Grazing on the Grasslands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Bison of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Bison of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Blue Hour Begins in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Blue Hour Begins in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Bison Grazing at Sunset in the North Unit, Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Bison Grazing at Sunset in the North Unit, Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Badlands Sunset in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Badlands Sunset in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Sunset and Clouds in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Sunset and Clouds in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Photo by Melissa Kamp

Care To Share?

Do you have photos or videos or stories of the badlands and grasslands of western North Dakota and eastern Montana, that you’d like to share??  Message us on our Facebook Page, Beautiful Badlands ND.   Or email us at:  mary@beautifulbadlandsnd.com 

Read about our most memorable morning in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.  Click here:  Who (What!!) Is That Making Noise Outside Our Tents?!!

See stunning storm clouds and badlands green in the spring, like you’ve never seen them before!  Read:  You Can See Forever From Up Here!!

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