worried?

Frankly, I am a bit worried about our coming visit to TRNP and Medora. No one seems to ask any questions about anything! Do people actually visit the park and Medora, or is it more likely they are just driving through and keep going? Are we foolish to stay a week? We are serious hikers, and hope to really get off and explore, but we also enjoy occasionally meeting others, drinking, etc. Is there anyone at home in Medora?

ZB

worried?

Hey Zabriski,

I%26#39;m a former Northsider. Rogers Park.

Medora is a whole different place than what you see in your daily life. But it%26#39;s not a huge NP like Yellowstone or Glacier. My own opinion is that it%26#39;s the best scenic part of ND.

What specifically do you want to know? We have been there a few times. Hiking is not my forte but they have trails galore. Watch out for Buffalo, carry a big stick to thump the ground.

A week could get long there. Maybe run to the Black Hills for a couple days. Ask away!

Malebird

worried?

We are a hidden gem in travel. Hubby and I have traveled and lived worldwide but chose to live in ND. The lack of lots of tourists makes it perfect for hiking and enjoying the nature and solitude.

If you get bored, you can always drive to Rapid City, SD easily or come over here to Bismarck for some of the Lewis %26amp; Clark, Fort Lincoln and other sites. There are people and alcohol in Medora, though not a ton of choices for places. Still we find it offers enough options. Plus the park is quite large and offers lots of hiking options and Medora has the Chateau, the musical and pitchfork fondue as distractions as well. Just ask any questions you might and we%26#39;ll try to answer them for you.

There%26#39;s plenty to do in and around TR Park and Medora. Check out my trip report for the full story of our days in western North Dakota. There are a lot more good places to visit outside the park too - around Dickinson, the Kildeer Mountains, north by Lake Sakakawea and Watford City, in Montana, and so on.

Enjoy!!