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New Organization Rises Up To Warn About Energy Exploration Impacts On National Parks

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 6, 2013 - 2:11am
As the country endeavors to become more and more energy independent, new techniques for extracting oil and gas from beneath the landscape are greatly expanding the footprint of energy exploration in the country. These efforts have greatly increased the production of oil and natural gas in the United States, and they also are creating problems when the drilling operations turn up on the doorsteps of national parks.

Yes, The Sequestration Has Hit The National Parks. But They're Still Open And Still Spectacular!

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on April 14, 2013 - 1:26am
Yes, our national parks are grappling with the loss of millions of dollars due to the failure of Congress and the Obama administration to treat the country's ailing fiscal condition, but they're still open, and still spectacular places to explore.

New Video Points To Concerns Over Energy Exploration Around Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on April 5, 2013 - 1:30am
As energy development continues at a rampant pace in North Dakota, there are growing concerns over how it might impact Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Energy Development Knocking On Door Of Elkhorn Ranch At Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 22, 2013 - 2:22am
North Dakota's energy boom continues to close in on Theodore Roosevelt National Park, where officials are concerned about a proposal to drill for oil on the doorstep of Theodore Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch.

A Year In The Parks: From Arches National Park To Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on December 26, 2012 - 2:47am
Living in the Rocky Mountains is a great asset when it comes to visiting national parks, for there are so many in just about any direction you head. The past year took me north and south through the region to a diverse collection parks, and I also ventured to Virginia to explore the National Park System.

Trails We Hiked in 2012 That We Think You'll Like

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 26, 2012 - 2:31am
Few national park visits are complete without a hike of some distance and duration. We made the following hikes in the parks the past year, and think you'll find them interesting possibilities for 2013.

More Than Five Tons Of Elk Meat Donated To Needy Through Theodore Roosevelt National Park's Elk Reduction Program

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 17, 2012 - 2:56am
More than five tons of meat has been donated to the needy through the elk reduction program at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Washington State Woman Takes Winning Photo For Theodore Roosevelt National Park Pass

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 14, 2012 - 2:29am
A beautiful shot of the Little Missouri River has won the first annual "Picture Yourself in Theodore Roosevelt National Park" photo contest and will be placed on the park's 2013 annual pass.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Working To Manage Elk Numbers

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 13, 2012 - 2:58am
In an effort to keep their overall elk population between 100 and 400 individuals, crews at Theodore Roosevelt National Park have been culling some elk from the park in recent weeks.

Devils Tower National Monument, Badlands National Park, Theodore Roosevelt National Park All Listed Among Top 10 "Ecotourism" Destinations In Great Plains

Submitted by NPT Staff on October 30, 2012 - 1:28am
Devils Tower National Monument, Badlands National Park, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park all have made it into the Center for Great Plains Studies' list of top "ecotourism" destinations in the Great Plains.

Midweek Trail Closures Coming To Some Areas Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on October 29, 2012 - 1:11am
Some midweek trail closures in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park will be necessary through early December as elk culling operations resume.

North Unit Scenic Drive In Theodore Roosevelt National Park Reopens To End

Submitted by NPT Staff on October 26, 2012 - 5:50am
The entire 14 miles of the North Unit Scenic Drive in Theodore Roosevelt National Park reopens to traffic today at 9 a.m. after road slumps back in August 2011 forced closure of the last 7 miles of the drive.

Trails I've Hiked: The Ridgeline Nature Trail At Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on October 19, 2012 - 1:11am
Badlands sprawled out in every direction I looked. East, west, south, or north, from the Ridgeline Trail in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park it was easy to understand how the "badlands" term was coined.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota State Parks Feeling Pressures Of Energy Boom

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on October 15, 2012 - 1:33am
On clear, calm nights, from the top of Buck Hill you can see them flickering off in the distance. Not campfires, but rather gas flares, emblematic of North Dakota's energy boom, glimmering after dark. Here, in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the flares are just one sign of how the boom, spurred in large part by fracking, are impacting the park.

Weed Spraying At Theodore Roosevelt National Park On Monday

Submitted by NPT Staff on September 9, 2012 - 1:21am
If you're planning to be in Theodore Roosevelt National Park on Monday, you might want to keep an eye out for aerial weed-spraying operations. 

How Might The National Park System Fare Under A "President Romney"?

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 4, 2012 - 1:45am
With Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, vague on details concerning his plans for reducing the federal deficit and shrinking government, speculation is running heavy, and it's not encouraging for the National Park System.

Head Into The Wilderness Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park This Sunday

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 29, 2012 - 1:33am
If you're planning to be in North Dakota this coming weekend, celebrate the Labor Day holiday with a hike into the backcountry of Theodore Roosevelt National Park on Sunday.

Star Party Planned For Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit This Weekend

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 15, 2012 - 1:09am
If you find yourself in Theodore Roosevelt National Park this weekend, head for the North Unit where they're going to be having a star party.

Birding In The National Parks: Attracting Birds With Recorded Bird Calls

Submitted by Kirby Adams on July 31, 2012 - 1:22am
What do you think of using recorded bird calls to lure birders towards your binoculars or camera? It's a controversial practice in some circles, but others consider it harassing birds.

Where Can You Find Wildlife In Theodore Roosevelt National Park?

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 30, 2012 - 1:50am
Badlands comprise a great portion of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. But that doesn't mean they're lifeless lands. Spend a little time in the park, keep your eyes and ears open, and you might be surprised by what you see.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Now Has Its Own Page On The Traveler

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 29, 2012 - 1:45am
You can add Theodore Roosevelt National Park to the list of national parks that have their own "mini-guide" on the Traveler. Visit these pages and you'll find information on hiking, lodging, camping, birding, and more.

Body Of Missing Virginia Man Found In Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 19, 2012 - 7:36am
The body of a hiker missing in Theodore Roosevelt National Park since Sunday has been found.

Search Under Way For Missing Hiker At Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 17, 2012 - 3:42pm
A man who went for a hike Sunday morning and never returned was being searched for Tuesday in Theodore Roosevelt National Park's South Unit.

Birding In The National Parks: Looking For Birds In Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by Kirby Adams on July 3, 2012 - 1:55am
Though Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the "badlands" of western North Dakota, the birding there in early June can be exceptional.

Friends Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Sponsor Elkhorn Ranch Outing

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 2, 2012 - 1:40am
The Friends of Theodore Roosevelt National Park invite the public for a special trip to discover the Elkhorn Ranch on Saturday, July 14.

Video: The Elkhorn Ranch—Where Theodore Roosevelt Nurtured His Conservation Ethic

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 2, 2012 - 1:33am
The Elkhorn Ranch, where Theodore Roosevelt sought solitude for introspection and honed his conservation ethos, is being threatened by development that could upend the very quality of the setting that so inspired Roosevelt.

Oil And Gas Exploration Threatens The Setting That Gave Teddy Roosevelt His Conservation Ethos

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 2, 2012 - 1:28am
The Elkhorn Ranch, where Theodore Roosevelt sought solitude for introspection and honed his conservation ethos, is being threatened by development that could upend the very quality of the setting that so inspired Roosevelt.

Camping In The Parks: Cottonwood And Juniper Campgrounds At Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 1, 2012 - 1:15am
Deciding where to pitch your tent or park your RV in Theodore Roosevelt National Park is pretty straightforward: If you're in the South Unit, you head for Cottonwood Campground. In the North Unit, the Juniper Campground is your destination.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Wide valley with river and aspens in autumn color. Copyright by QT Luong, www.terragalleria.com/parks

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QT Luong

I celebrate the splendor and variety of the natural and human heritage with my photography. For the past twenty-five years, I have been privileged to travel, trek, and climb in some of the most remote and beautiful corners of the earth. Laying down in a colorful meadow dense with wildflowers, clinging precariously to a vertical icy mountain face, listening to the silence of desert sand dunes or to the calls of a bustling floating market might seem like very different experiences, however, I feel that they share the same life-affirming benefits.

For more of Tuan's national park images, visit www.terragalleria.com/parks

When a young Theodore Roosevelt came west in the 1880s, he encountered a landscape unlike any he had set his eyes on. The rippled badlands of the Dakota Territory, cut and carved through the millennia by the Little Missouri River, were stark and barren, and yet inviting to the young man.