Sequoias Have you visited North Dakota’s sequoia forest? If not, maybe that’s because you’re too young. So, now’s the time to take the Petrified Forest Trail. Growing Popularity I wanna tell ya a story about my latest challenge on the Petrified Forest Trail...
Which one is which? What’s your pleasure? Nature? History? Quick access? Solitude? Exercise? Fresh air? You can find a bit of all those things at the three units of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park — in different proportions. One trail links all three:...
Photos and Answers to Real Questions The Badlands really are a mystery, even to people who live here. That’s why spooky myths, and actual weird history stories abound. And so people ask questions. The region is often talked about, especially by people who are...
Go Beyond Boicourt Trail — but watch for charging bison Quick while it’s almost like “not-winter” in the Badlands — go beyond the marked trail. It was 42 degrees the other day and that was good enough for us — especially after...
2020 turned out to be a year of outdoor activity, and hiking. So, we’ve written a lot about the trails in the Badlands for healthy recreation. Conversely, very few events drew people to the Badlands in 2020. These three popular trails drew the most interest in...
Seldom Seen Badlands Elk Driving and hiking in western North Dakota, in the Beautiful Badlands region, wild life is found in abundance. Majestic elk roam free in and out of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, but are not always easy to spot. Elk in...