Theodore Roosevelt National Park
National park · North Billings
North Dakota
Highlights
Badlands & prairie with bison, wild horses, dark skies
Badlands & prairie with bison, wild horses, dark skies
"A North Dakota national park characterized by broad, open skies and minimal light pollution, offering prime conditions for sky-watching and occasional aurora sightings during strong geomagnetic events." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A state known for its Great Plains, rugged badlands, and rich Native American heritage." - Kat Chen
"Set in the rugged badlands of western North Dakota, this park offers wide‑open skies with little light pollution and dramatic foregrounds—distinctive rock formations and roaming bison—that make for striking aurora photographs." - Stefanie Waldek
"A national park in North Dakota famous for its ranger-led Instagram content, including dance videos by Ranger Peelee Clark."
"Couples who love wide open spaces can head to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, where the Great Plains meet the Badlands. Come nightfall, the park offers an impressive view of the stars — it's possible to spot the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy, and even the Northern Lights in good conditions. During the daytime, make a stop to hike through the naturally colorful Painted Canyon or drive the Theodore Roosevelt Scenic Byway." - Travel + Leisure Editors
