Explore! Theodore Roosevelt National Park


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This comprehensive guide provides general logistical information for park visitors plus interpretive information about Theodore Roosevelt National Park and its features, from its famous painted canyons to its petrified forests. Information on driving tours, suggested hikes, stories and legends about the life of Theodore Roosevelt, and nearby cultural and recreational opportunities round out this guidebook.




Theodore Roosevelt


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Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National Park


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In 1883, two notable individuals traveled along similar, yet later diverging paths from the eastern United States to a hamlet located on the west bank of the Little Missouri River in southwestern North Dakota. Both men, the Marquis de Mores and Theodore Roosevelt, were to distinguish themselves as wealthy cattle ranchers within months of arriving on what was then the western Dakota frontier. The names of both individuals continue to resound through the historical chapters that shaped this part of the American landscape.




The Camping Trip that Changed America


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Caldecott medalist Mordicai Gerstein captures the majestic redwoods of Yosemite in this little-known but important story from our nation's history. In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt joined naturalist John Muir on a trip to Yosemite. Camping by themselves in the uncharted woods, the two men saw sights and held discussions that would ultimately lead to the establishment of our National Parks.




A Year in the National Parks


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On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.







Theodore Roosevelt National Park


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National Parks are part of the heritage of America, and this title examines one of the most compelling parks in the country, Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Students will examine the ecosystems, geology, and the flora and fauna that makes Theodore Roosevelt National Park unique. Readers will learn this park's history from early human habitation through its designation as a national park, and examine the conflict between conservation and tourism that challenges efforts to preserve this national treasure for future generations. Includes original photos from award-winning author/photographer John Hamilton. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.




Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park


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The Romance of My Life


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