We enjoyed every moment of our trail ride with our incredible trail guide/wrangler Abby! We went on…read morea two hour ride which took us out on beautiful rugged dusty trails that led to spectacular views of the Theodore Roosevelt Library, Medora and the Badlands. It was surreal to ride out and soak up every moment of this vast land! Abby is welcoming, patient and a professional equestrian who values safety first. We appreciated all the photographs she took of us on the trail and she gave us insight about the local culture and history. We could not have asked for a better trail guide/wrangler. Also as a "horse person" I deeply appreciated how healthy and happy these horses are. They are well cared for that is for sure. We learned that many horses stay here for years, are not over worked and retire with dignity. I highly recommend the two hour ride, it was a deeply meaningful experience!

Piper was the wrangler who took my group out on a two hour ride. It was $112 for two hours, which…read moreseems pretty comparable to most riding stables I have visited. Piper was very personable and kept up steady conversation. The horses are well mannered, all with their own little quirks. It was nice that our wrangler knows the individual horses well enough to give us a heads up. For example, at the end of the ride there's a wide short bush that the horse I had insists on walking through. It wasn't dangerous, and it's just his preference and gives him a little joy, he scratches his belly on it. Piper knew the horses well enough she gave me a heads up so I wasn't surprised. Beautiful views.

I have to begin with the fact that I haven't had much experience with the cowboy culture and…read morerodeos, but visiting the museum was a great thing to do and I enjoyed it. It's a small-ish local museum so it won't take much time. You'll find artifacts dedicated to both cowboys and Native Americans which is great. I've learned a lot after my visit and it was worth the time and money. Lots of beautiful items being exhibited and you probably won't see such a big collection of artsy saddles anywhere! I'd recommend stopping here while you're visiting Theodore Roosevelt National park and the town of Medora.

Excellent smaller museum combining both the history of Native Americans and cowboys located just a…read morefew yards away from the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the adorable town of Medora. This self-guided museum was the perfect place to stop before our journey into the actual park, and I really think it should be on your itinerary when in the area if it isn't already. It won't take a ton of time, maybe an hour or so to complete the three levels, but it's really worth it! The museum has a minimal fee for adults, free entrance for kiddos 7 and under, and free entrance for those 18 and under on Wednesdays and Sundays. Don't miss the short, but really informative documentary about the land here which was very interesting to see prior to heading out into it. The film speaks about Theodore Roosevelt's connection to the area and the battles which have taken place here. They even have saddle seats in the theater the kiddos loved! The kiddos ages 6 & 8 also loved riding the horses and dressing up like cowgirls! I loved tying them up in a lasso for a bit! Don't miss this section of you have wee ones with you! I really liked that this museum combines both Native American history and well as that of the cowboys. I loved the contrast of old and modern found in the exhibits here. There's amazing artifacts from the Native Americans such as moccasins, instruments, intricate beaded clothing, bear claw accessories, moccasins, arrowheads and more. There's also amazing detailed saddles, bad-a** guns, awards and metals from new rodeo stars, hats, belt buckles and more. We highly recommend a visit here for full understating and appreciation of the park. A few cool photo op items across the way like a giant buffalo skull the kids love playing in!

Wasn't really sure if we wanted to go but after going glad we did. The show was fantastic…read more Honestly I don't know where to start but if you are visiting Medora it's a fun show to watch. All performances were live with a live band no prerecordings. The singers and dancers were great and the choice of music was very entertaining. My wife got a bucket of Popcorn which was a little too salty and no coke products but besides that no problems. Wish we had the grandkids with us only good clean entertainment. Would go again.

The music and dancing were amazing! However, we were seated in the far left aisle front row. The…read morerows of high power spot lights were shining directly into our faces. It was like looking directly into the sun for the entire show. Surely, the technology has advanced by now that there is a better way to light the stage. I had a blistering headache after the first 10 minutes and was not able to watch the rest of the show. Sad!

Bully bully Teddy! So thankful that TR was so dedicated to our national parks. I did not even know…read morethis park existed until my husband mentioned it a few months ago. We planned a road trip just to visit the north and south entrances of this park. It did not disappoint. It is a natural spectacle of beauty, nature and buffalo! It's like the Badlands and Yellowstone had a baby. Things I didn't see in many of the national parks that we have visited -the cap stones, mushrooms, and cannon balls. So many beautiful Buffalo up close and personal. We were also lucky enough to see the wild horses along with many prairie dogs and a solo coyote having an afternoon rest under a Cottonwood tree. The two entrances are about 60 miles apart (and do not connect to one another), but worth the drive. Make the trip!

I really wanted to go to the north point of this park, but unfortunately, we were short on time, so…read moreI decided not to do that during this trip. Even though we went through the bottom portion, we were able to see some horses and look out at the beautiful views. We were able to get junior ranger books and badges. I even got to get a magnet from the little shop at the painted canyon visitor center. It was much hotter than we thought it would be, so we were not able to do any hikes during our visit in July. But even just driving through the land was beautiful.

If you like old farming equipment, this is the place for you! Although, I know very little about…read morefarm equipment, there was some other very interesting pieces to look at: 1) a 1889 Buggy, which was used by the Country Doctor 2) a little cabin and 3) an arrowhead display. This place is open during the summer months, but after or before Labor Day you'll have to ask a staff member at the museum next door to open it up with their keys. Enough of us (a group of like 9) asked and they happily obliged and took us in. There was also a cool updated section, where you could hear the sounds of the many machines. My only wish is that the informational plaques would be a little bit bigger (or bigger font to read). Some of the plaques are not in places that are easy to access (can't get up close or around the machines). Overall, it is worth coming over to look at if you're right by the visitors center or the museum! I enjoyed learning a few new things!

Wow! I am impressed, Dickinson! I didn't know you had this hidden gem here, great museum! The…read moreDickinson Museum Center is a combination of the Badlands Dinosaur Museum, the Joachim Regional Museum, and the Pioneer Machinery Hall. If you are into Dinosaurs this place is for you! You can easily get lost in this place for an hour (or more, but I was on a mission to get through it all quickly). There's lots of different rocks (precious stones) to look at! I love the fluorescent minerals room (rocks under a black light that glow)! There's lots and lots of fossils. Another cool perk is the real triceratops skull (not a cast) on display! I wasn't particularly excited about the Joachim Regional Museum. It was kind of just meh. There's very little recognition to the Indigenous folks that were/are in this area (literally Kildeer Mountain, sacred site, is like 30 miles up the road from here). Overall, I am a fan! I'd love to be notified if there was any new exhibits coming through! Lastly, I love the gift shop, nice jewelry selection!

It's not a large museum, but it is packed with an amazing assortment of fossils and gemstones. The…read morestaff were lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

I was greeted by a helpful, nice guy! He informed me that all the brochures are free for the taking…read moreand to ask him if I had any questions. Brochures range from ND State Historic Sites to the Black Hills and the Badlands vacation guides; so many options! Although it is a small visitor center, I was glad to see they had a bathroom and a small gift area. It is clean and quaint, I'd suggest anybody coming through the Dakota area come to this visitors center! You can spend a quick 10-15 minutes here!

The visitor center is smaller than I expected but the staff is very helpful and attentive. They…read morehad a variety of cute North Dakota and Dickinson products for sale and flyers for attractions in the area. I don't know that I'd make a special trip for it, but worth going to if at the Museum Center.