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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.
Teddy Bear Picnic to be Held at Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Teddy Bear Picnic to be Held at Theodore Roosevelt National Park The Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association invites kids of all ages to bring their favorite furry friend to the final Teddy Bear Picnic of the summer season on Wednesday, August 10 at 1:00 p.m. Registration is at 12:45 p.m. MDT at the Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit Visitor Center; festivities will begin at 1:00 p.m.The picnic is free, though the park's regular entrance fee will be charged. Children in attendance will receive a goodie bag with Teddy Bear snacks and will have an opportunity to win great prizes!Kids will also learn how the Teddy Bear got its name, play camping games, and go on a "camping adventure" with Curious George.A very special surprise guest will stop by, too. "Teddy Bear Picnics sponsored by TRNHA are quickly becoming a tradition for kids and their families," said Superintendent Valerie Naylor."They are a great invitation to the outdoors and to enjoying the park." For further information, call the Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association, the park's non-profit partner, at 701-623-4884 or visit the website at www.trnha.org. -NPS- |
Did You Know?
Prairie dogs are often persecuted for their apparent destructiveness to the plants in their towns. Although they do keep the grass's growth to a minimum, the rodent's foraging habits promote the growth of forbs, upon which other grazing animals such as bison, elk, deer, horses, and pronghorns feed. More...