Wednesday, July 10, 2024

ALCAN 2024 Day 4-5 (Theodore Roosevelt National Park)



~570 miles
Left Medina (Duck hunting capital of the world) and drove to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The drive was uneventful just miles of I 94. Just before reaching the park we drove the Enchanted Highway. One of the best art displays I have ever seen. Then we went to the Painted Canyon visitor center of the park, which had spectacular views of the North Dakota Badlands (the park). Then drove the southern unit's road; about a 2 hour drive. Then we drove north heading to the northern unit, stopping short to stay at the Little Missouri National Grassland CCC campground. This is one of the nicest campgrounds I have ever stayed. Today we will watch the Fever game and then drive the northern unit's road. Going to be in the 90's today so time to put out the Batwing for shade.

CCC Campgroung

 

Bison in the park
Prairie dogs 

More bison

Park views




Enchanted  Hwy 
Dragon and Knight

Tin Family

Teddy Roosevelt

Pheasants


Fisherman's Dream


Grass hoppers




Maze

Deer Crossing Fence




View from Flying Geese


Flying Geese




our drive through the northern unit:







Then we took a short drive north to Watford City, the "Capital" of the North Dakota oil boom.
 I have never seen so many manufactured homes in one place. Sorry I did not take any pictures of the bazaar area.







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