Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
(Driving Time: 4 hours, Distance: 250 miles)
- Immerse yourself in the rugged badlands, hike the trails to spot bison and prairie dogs, and explore Roosevelt's "once-in-a-lifetime" Maltese Cross Ranch cabin.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Minnesota
(Driving Time: 6 hours, Distance: 360 miles)
- Paddle through crystal-clear lakes, portage your way into secluded campsites, and experience the serenity of one of America's most iconic wilderness areas.
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
(Driving Time: 5.5 hours, Distance: 330 miles)
- Marvel at the otherworldly rock formations, take a scenic drive along the Badlands Loop Road, and keep your eyes peeled for bighorn sheep and black-footed ferrets.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
(Driving Time: 9 hours, Distance: 580 miles)
- Witness the power of Old Faithful, hike past vibrant hot springs and bubbling mud pots, and spot bison, elk, and grizzly bears in their natural habitat.
Glacier National Park, Montana
(Driving Time: 8 hours, Distance: 500 miles)
- Cruise along the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road, hike through alpine meadows dotted with wildflowers, and spot mountain goats and bighorn sheep among the glacial-carved peaks.
Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota
(Driving Time: 6 hours, Distance: 380 miles)
- Explore the awe-inspiring Mount Rushmore National Memorial, take a scenic drive through the Black Hills, and pan for gold in historic mining towns.