Curated template · 5 days
North Dakota 5-Day Badlands & Prairie
North Dakota, USA · $900–$1,300
Nature-focused loop through both units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park with scenic drives, day hikes, and Medora evenings.
Trip highlights
- Bison and wild horses
- Maah Daah Hey Trail
- Badlands sunset
- Fort Abraham Lincoln
- Dark-sky stargazing
5-day itinerary summary
Medora Arrival
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13:00
Check-in & Cowboy Lunch
Casual downtown eats
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15:00
North Unit Scenic Drive
Lookouts for bison and badlands
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19:00
Medora Musical or Steakhouse
Evening entertainment/dinner
South Unit Loop
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09:00
Scenic Loop Drive
Wild horses, bison, prairie dogs
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13:00
Picnic at Wind Canyon
Pack lunch with views
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17:00
Sunset at Buck Hill
Short hike for vistas
Maah Daah Hey Trail Day
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09:00
Half-Day Hike or Ride
Choose hike/bike segment
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14:00
Medora Brewery Lunch
Refuel with local craft beer
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18:30
Stargazing
Dark-sky prairie night
Fort Abraham Lincoln & Bismarck
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09:00
Drive to Bismarck
Prairie scenery
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12:00
Fort Abraham Lincoln Visit
Reconstructed fort and On-A-Slant Village
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18:30
Downtown Bismarck Dinner
Comfort food spot
Lake Sakakawea & Departure
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09:00
Lakefront Walk
Quick scenic stop
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12:00
Depart from Bismarck
Return rental and fly out
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