Tag: wildlife

Big Bend National Park

In trying see as many national park sites as possible, I headed toward Big Bend next. It was starting to get hot, so the park and campgrounds weren’t crowded. And I was pleasantly surprised by all the wildlife there–many of which I saw right in the campground. I went on only one hike but drove all the roads in the park. If I ever go back, I will make a rafting trip part of the plan.

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TEXAS. MAY.

SD, NE, CO Sights & Travel

SOUTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, COLORADO. AUGUST.

Agriculture, wildlife, sunsets, domestic animals, a transported wind turbine rotor blade in a precarious situation – I never know what I’m going to see around the next curve or over the next hill – but I know it will be interesting and new.

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Theodore Roosevelt National Park

NORTH DAKOTA. AUGUST.

I was excited to visit the Theodore Roosevelt Park as I’m a bit of a Teddy fan. Not politically but personally — and because of his conservation efforts and support of National Parks. Even if folks are not in his fan club, I would think most people would find him interesting, at least. He led a varied and fascinating life. From NPS site: “President – Colonel – Rough Rider – Father – Naturalist – Rancher – Theodore Roosevelt was all of these things and more. His life was one of constant challenge and adventure. “

The Park has both a south and north unit. The visitor’s center at the south unit had a lot of good historical information and exhibits.

I was also interested in the Park because, before I came out on the road, I had heard of the abundance of wild horses found here. I saw some but had hoped for more. On my next visit, I plan to do more research on when and where to find them. There was a good bit of other wildlife which I always enjoy.

Despite the lack of horse sightings, this Park was a highlight for me.

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