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Road Information
The North Unit Scenic Drive is open with limited access. Due to extreme slumping, the road is closed at mile 6. The road is still accessible to bikers and hikers. There is no known date when the road will re-open.
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Visitor Center Summer Hours in Affect
The three visitor centers at Theodore Roosevelt National Park will be open 8 am to 6 pm local time begining Saturday May 26, 2012.
Public Comment Invited on Elk Management Theodore Roosevelt National Park Identifies Preferred Alternative
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The National Park Service (NPS) has released a preferred alternative addressing elk management at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The proposal calls for reducing the elk herd in the park from the current level of about 900 animals to a sustainable level between 100 and 400 animals using qualified NPS staff to lead teams that include skilled volunteers. Skilled volunteers which may include North Dakota sportsmen - who must demonstrate proficiency with firearms and meet other requirements established by the park - will be used to assist park staff in the removal process. In addition, to the extent practicable, animals will be tested for chronic Wasting Disease. If the animals test negative, the meat will be donated in accordance with federal regulations and National Park Service policy. For the complete news release click here For the Preferred Alternative Newsletter click here |
Did You Know?
Theodore Roosevelt had two ranch operations along the Little Missouri River - the Maltese Cross Ranch and the Elkhorn Ranch - yet did not own any land in what is now known as North Dakota. More...