North Dakota is brimming with natural marvels. Located east of the state is the Red River Valley, the Missouri Plateau to the west, the Badlands to its southwest, and the Great Plains, which covers nearly half of North Dakota. This geographic splendor is showcased in the underrated Theodore Roosevelt National Park . It's the state's only national park, and widely overlooked despite being a perfect alternative to Yellowstone National Park .

It even boasts more colorful badlands and varied landscapes than South Dakota's Badlands National Park . But its best hidden gem? A little town right at its entrance that's absolutely worth visiting in 2025. Medora, North Dakota , remains a "secret" gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It's often overshadowed by its neighboring nation

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