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North Dakota is a region that has experienced minimal transformation since the era of Theodore Roosevelt – or even Lewis and Clark, for that matter. Roosevelt, an enthusiastic admirer of the state, often sought refuge there during his presidency, describing it as ‘a world of beauty and color and endless space.’
Due to an oil boom, North Dakota has undergone a significant renaissance in recent years. Given that it is one of the least visited states in the United States, this development is indeed welcome! Immortalized by the Coen Brothers film “Fargo” and home to the breathtaking Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota is renowned for its expansive skies and striking landscapes. Dubbed the Peace Garden State, it is also rich in nicknames.
Among the least populated states in the United States, North Dakota features a predominantly flat terrain, sharing its northern border with Canada, while the Red River of the North delineates its eastern boundary. The southwestern region encompasses both the Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park, celebrated for its unique buttes and hills, particularly its highest elevation, White Butte.
The newTheodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, with its huge curved roof and clifftop pavilions, might be mistaken for a boutique hotel or a stylish eco-retreat. The books inside will be the only giveaway that this is, in fact, a public library.
Discover an oasis in the North Dakota badlands.
Not only does a piece of land stretching over 70,000 acres preserve beautiful landscapes and wildlife, but it also honors a president who significantly contributed to the National Park System. Theodore Roosevelt first visited North Dakota in 1883 and fell in love with the rugged badlands. His experiences in the area led him to establish five national parks and assist in the foundation of the U.S. Forest Service, making him one of the world’s leading land conservationists.