Late Day Exploration of Custer Trail Work wrapped up about an 90 minutes before sunset. We figured that gave us enough time to take a roundabout road trip on the Custer Trail. Maybe even Initial Rock? Day light was disappearing under a bank of clouds. Some would...
Wildlife at dusk Just after the the sun sets in the Badlands, we leave the “golden hour” and enter the “blue hour.” Our drive into the south unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park is slow and slippery after ice left a coating on the roads...
A Gloomy Day Reverses Itself We found out what happens if you wait until the last minute to catch a badlands sunset. You might miss it, or you might get a rewarding glimpse like we did. Cold and Gloomy It was a cold November evening. Was it still daylight? It was...
A state divided by weather While much of North Dakota was buried with record snow, southwestern North Dakota enjoyed fabulous colors of bright sun and blue skies. The corner of the state missed the storm. However, the weather influenced the color and light in the...
Wild Side of the Park Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota is known for its remote ruggedness. Some, including Theodore Roosevelt himself, have found there a renewing solitude. But the biggest draw for some is the wildlife! Amy White Shared Her...
First Visit to Theodore Roosevelt National Park Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota comes as a surprise to some travelers on their first visit to the area. Many fall in love with it’s rugged beauty, unique wildlife, and monumental history....