Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s 48-mile South Unit Scenic Drive is the place to be in our country’s most underrated national park. This especially applies in the fall, when the park is ablaze in a palette of muted golds, burnt oranges, and rusted reds—thanks to groves of golden cottonwoods lining the Little Missouri River coupled with the contrasting hues of the park’s famed badlands. On the drive, keep your eyes peeled for bison, elk, and wild horses, and have your DSLR camera handy to capture the wildlife or scenery whenever you park. 🦬 You can easily do the entire drive in a day, but we advise splitting it up over two days and spending some time acquainting yourself with Medora, the gateway to the national park and quite the authentic Western frontier town—which got its start as a military garrison in the late 1800s. There, post up at the Rough Riders Hotel, which places you less than a half-mile away from the South Unit Visitor Center, equipped with helpful staff and a s...