Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Road Trip: Watford to Medora

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While the summer will soon be drawing to a close and the kids will be back in school, there is still some time left to explore the beautiful state of North Dakota! Pack the car and take the family on an end-of-summer day trip to nearby Medora! The drive from your home at The Glen at Hunter's Run to Medora, ND is about 90 minutes, and there is plenty to see and do there!

If you're looking for something outdoorsy to do, visit the other end of Theodore Roosevelt National Park! You may have explored the northern end, living in Watford City, but at the Medora side of the park, guests can view the wildlife and terrain from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year round. At the South Unit Visitor Center, programs like guided walks and tours are conducted daily! Guests may also hike or bike the park's trails. If you want to take in a truly spectacular view of the Badlands, stop at the nearby Painted Canyon Visitor Center.

For those who prefer a trip with some entertainment involved, visit the Medora Musical! The western-style musical show is dedicated to Teddy Roosevelt and the time he spent in the North Dakota Badlands. Guests will enjoy the family-friendly entertainment in the Medora Musical's 2,900 seat amphitheater. You can even take a behind-the-scenes tour of the theater. The Medora Musical's season runs through September 12.

If you want to take a trip for the kids, the Medora Family Fun Center is the place to go! The kids are guaranteed to love playing on the world's largest inflatable water slide reach new heights on the bungee jump trampolines, scale the rock climbing wall, and can even have a slingshot water balloon fight! The Family Fun Center is located next to the entrance of the Medora Campground.

These are just a few of Medora's biggest attractions - others activities include horseback riding, shooting ranges, camping, golfing and the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame! For more information on attractions, visit the official Medora website.

What are you waiting for? Start packing the car! Do you have any recommended sites to visit in Medora? Let us know on our Facebook and Twitter pages!

Additional sources consulted:
ND Tourism

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