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Brilliant Greens of the North Dakota Badlands, Snap Shot Saturday!

Stunning Greens of the North Dakota Badlands in June, North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, by Michael David Hanson II

Brilliant Greens of the North Dakota Badlands!

The North Dakota Badlands are brilliant green after ample rains in May and June!    Thanks to Michael David Hanson II for sharing his photos of the iconic Little Missouri River in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park!  

Bison Laying in Brilliant Green Grassland of Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit, by Michael David Hanson II

Little Missouri National Grasslands

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is nestled along the history rich Little Missouri River which cuts through the North Dakota Badlands and the largest national grassland in the United States, the Little Missouri National Grasslands.  South of Watford City, and about seventy five miles north of the South Unit near Medora, this rugged area is home to bison, big horn sheep, deer, and Texas Long Horns!    

Bison in Green Grasslands at North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, by Michael David Hanson II

Little Missouri River at Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit, by Michael David Hanson II

More About the North Unit…..

Learn more about the the North Unit, less visited but more intimate than the South Unit, by going to these links: 

The North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park Might Be The Most Loved!

River Bend Over Look, The Most Photographed Place In North Dakota !

What’s the Difference Between the North and South Units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park?? 

Oh No!!  We Woke Up in a Buffalo Herd!  And Look at Those Long Horns!!

Iconic View of Little Missouri River at the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, by Michael David Hanson II

 

Special Thanks to Michael David Hanson II for sharing his photographs of the North Unit!

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Mary Tastad

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    • Ashley, you are absolutely right. The entire region is undersold. But of course, those of us who use the region for recreation don't mind having it all to ourselves. Yeah, selfish, I know.

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