Theodore Roosevelt National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour

Free cancellation

Place: Rapid City and Mount Rushmore

Duration: from 1 hour to 2 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

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Tour with Audioguide

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Do this because

Explore Roosevelt's Maltese Cross Cabin, his first Dakota home
Experience expansive views from Medora Overlook
Watch active prairie dogs at Prairie Dog Metropolis
Delve into history at Scoria Point Overlook
Witness the roaming Bison of the Badlands

What to expect

Kick off your journey at the South Unit Visitor Center, where you'll get acquainted with the park's layout and history. Next, visit Maltese Cross Cabin, Theodore Roosevelt's first home in the Dakotas, which offers a unique glimpse into his life and conservation efforts.

Continue to Medora Overlook and Teddy's Birds for spectacular views and birdwatching opportunities. Then, stop at Prairie Dog Metropolis to watch these energetic creatures at play. Skyline Vista provides a perfect spot for panoramic photographs, and the Flora and Forests section highlights the region's sRooseveltspark, which has natural vegetation.

Discover the park's ancient past at the Gargantuan Glaciers and Ancient Inhabitants exhibits, and feel the thrill of history at Scoria Point Overlook. Reflect on Teddy Roosevelt'sregion's formative experiences in the Badlands at sites commemorating his first visit and healing. Explore the narratives of local figures Sylvane Ferris & Bill Merrifield, and engage with tales of Roosevelt's Bar Fight and other lively stories along the Old East Entrance Trail and Coal Vein Nature Trail.

Explore deeper narratives like Roosevelt's Death, Honoring Roosevelt, and the prehistoric Dinosaur Fossils. Wander the Wild Canyon Trail and enjoy the serene flow of the Little Missouri River. Engage with the modern history of the North Dakota Oil Boom and conclude your tour at Peaceful Valley Ranch, where history and nature converge.

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided driving tour, and you need to arrange your means of transportation to reach the different stops
This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops
After the booking, you'll receive an email with a link to the app and a unique password to access the tour
This tour is valid for one year from the date of purchase

What’s included

Audio-guided tour

Downloadable APP

Digital guidebook

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Entrance fees

Transportation

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

South Unit Visitor Center, Medora, ND 58645, USA

Meeting point:

This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at the GPS-marked starting point at the South Unit Visitor Center, Medora, ND 58645, USA. Before you start your tour, make sure you download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and download your tour. These steps require a good data/wifi connection. Instructions will be sent to your email. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.