Elkhorn Ranch Unit - Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Elkhorn Ranch Unit - Theodore Roosevelt National Park
4.4
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Medora, ND 58645
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attractions: Elkhorn Ranch Unit - Theodore Roosevelt National Park, restaurants:
4.6
(25 reviews)
Drove here on a dry, sunny day, in a Prius. Took both the north and south approaches, and the approach from the north unit is easier, and involves less travel on dirt roads. The roads themselves are good, except for the final three miles up to the ranch site. Watch out for ruts, and drive carefully to avoid getting your tires stuck. If you've driven on country roads before, this isn't as bad. I personally found the road to Chaco Canyon to be far more challenging.
That being said, this place is absolutely magical. You can feel the stirrings of history here. Understanding Teddy Roosevelt almost requires a visit to this place. He came here to escape from the world, to heal from a great personal tragedy, and to rediscover his love of nature. There very likely would never have been a national park system like what we have without his time here. It's worth your time to come.
Andrew MeadorAndrew Meador
180
What a great place! As a history teacher and a big fan of TR you can't understand him unless you drive the 50 miles of dirt roads to reach this isolated place. I only wish that the Park Service would rebuild his cabin so that a visitor could sit on his front porch and enjoy the same view that he did.
Lawrence GaleLawrence Gale
10
Great little area to hike. Seen deer, ravens, bald eagles, golden eagle(those things are massive!) Chipmunk, squirrel, cattle. Enjoyed reading the information boards telling about the area and it's past. River level was at a very low point.
C. S.C. S.
30
Great drive out to see Theodore Roosevelt's homestead cornerstone remains. Short hike, but we went in early May. It was really muddy. Needed 4WD to get thru last mile.
Jean GriffithsJean Griffiths
00
Incredible place. Want to be out by yourself? I did, and this was perfect!