Theodore Roosevelt National Park

July 1997 -- On our western trip, we drove through Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the badlands of western North Dakota. The park comprises three geographically separated areas. It honors President Theodore Roosevelt and is the only national park named directly after a single person. The park spans 70,446 acres.

Named for the 26th President

Established in 1978

North Dakota badlands

70,466 acres of land in three sections

Sam enjoying the scenery