Theodore Roosevelt National Park
National park · North Billings ·
Vast badlands with bison, wild horses & stunning night skies
Vast badlands with bison, wild horses & stunning night skies
"Though often overlooked, this 110-square-mile landscape of rugged badlands, vast canyons, and bison-dotted fields supposedly inspired Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation zeal and early push for what became the National Park System—and it’s easy to see why." - Caitlin Morton
"I consider Theodore Roosevelt National Park a can't-miss destination in North Dakota; it preserves the Badlands that inspired the 26th president’s passion for conservation." - Karthika Gupta Karthika Gupta Karthika Gupta is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys writing about brands and products in the outdoor, lifestyle, beauty, and travel space. She also has experience writing about culture, global diversity, and food at the intersection of travel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"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 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