Theodore Roosevelt National Park Insights

The video explores Theodore Roosevelt National Park, highlighting its unique dedication to a president and its stunning landscapes. It delves into Roosevelt's personal history, his healing journey in the Dakota Badlands, and his subsequent conservation efforts. The park preserves not only the wilderness but also the legacy of Roosevelt, showcasing free-roaming horses and bison, which he helped protect.

What natural feature runs through the entire Theodore Roosevelt National Park?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Little Missouri River

• Yellowstone River

What was Theodore Roosevelt's nickname during his lifetime?

• The Bull Moose

• TR

• The Rough Rider

• Teddy

What significant life event led Theodore Roosevelt to the Dakota Badlands?

• His election as President

• His desire to explore the West

• The death of his wife and mother

• His interest in cattle ranching

What was the initial reaction of the ranch hands to Theodore Roosevelt?

• They admired him immediately

• They were indifferent

• They laughed at him

• They were hostile

Which U.S. President did more for the national park system than anyone before or since?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Theodore Roosevelt

What can visitors see at the site of the Maltese Cross Ranch?

• Roosevelt's childhood home

• A modern visitor center

• A museum dedicated to Roosevelt

• Roosevelt's first ranch house

What type of park is Theodore Roosevelt National Park described as?

• A water-based park

• A vehicle-only park

• A hiking-only park

• A horse-friendly park

What is a notable feature of the wild horses in the park?

• They are managed by the park service

• They roam freely in small bands

• They are typically in large herds

• They are all domesticated

Which large mammal, once at risk of vanishing, is found in the park?

• American Bison

• Mountain Lion

• Grizzly Bear

• Elk

What does the park preserve besides its wilderness?

• The memory of a remarkable man

• The history of the Dakota Badlands

• The culture of the Native Americans

• The legacy of the American West