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Nodaker
Mar 31, 2017Explorer
The north unit is more remote with good hiking opportunities and wildlife viewing. The south unit also has lots of hiking trails and is adjacent to the cowboy town of Medora with more services and activities (many things close a week or so after Labor Day). There's an outdoor amphitheater with a nightly variety show, Roughrider Hotel includes an outstanding dining room, Bully Pulpit championship golf course south of town, and lots of western history.
August can be very HOT in the ND Badlands and neither national park has electricity. October is more temperate and the wildlife would be more active that time of year.
Generally the national park campgrounds don't fill up, especially during the week; weekends can be busier in the south unit.
August can be very HOT in the ND Badlands and neither national park has electricity. October is more temperate and the wildlife would be more active that time of year.
Generally the national park campgrounds don't fill up, especially during the week; weekends can be busier in the south unit.
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