Local Attractions
Experience Western North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park lies in western North Dakota, where the Great Plains meet the rugged Badlands. A habitat for bison, elk, and prairie dogs, the sprawling park has 3 sections linked by the Little Missouri River. The park is known for the South Unit’s colorful Painted Canyon and the Maltese Cross Cabin, where President Roosevelt once lived. The Scenic Loop Drive winds past several overlooks and trails.
Maah Daah Hey Trail
The Maah Daah Hey Trail is a 144-mile non-motorized single track through the Badlands of North Dakota. It is at times rugged, challenging and relaxing, and always amazing. International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) has designated the hiking, biking, and horseback riding trail as EPIC, meaning it’s one of the top mountain biking trails in the United States. The Maah Daah Hey Trail System has also received a 2022 Bicycling Travel Award as Best Hidden Gem in the United States.
Little Missouri National Grassland
Home to White Butte, North Dakota's highest point, the Little Missouri National Grassland is located in western North Dakota, USA. At 1,033,271 acres (418,150 ha), it is the largest grassland in the country. Enclaved within its borders is Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which is managed by the National Park Service (and therefore not included in the preceding statistics). The Little Missouri National Grassland was once a part of the Custer National Forest but is now a part of the Dakota Prairie Grasslands, a National Forest unit consisting entirely of National Grasslands. A predominant feature of the grassland is colorful and beautiful badlands and rugged terrain extensively eroded by wind and water. It is a mixed grass prairie, meaning it has both long and short grass.
Theadore Roosevelt Memorial Library
Opened July 4, 2026, this spectacular library in Medora, North Dakota is a striking, ecologically minded museum dedicated to the 26th U.S. president featuring innovative interactive exhibits, sustainable architecture, and a seamless connection to the Badlands landscape.
The structure was designed by Snohetta as a massive 93m000 sqare foot mass timber and rammed earth building built directly into a grassy butte.
It features a walkable green living roo with native plants, pursuing rigorous carbon-neutral and Living Building Challenge certifications.
