Elkhorn Ranch

Elkhorn Ranch was the simple homestead and retreat of famed American author and outdoorsman Theodore Roosevelt in the Badlands of North Dakota. Built in 1884, it served as a peaceful getaway amidst rugged scenery, where Roosevelt, recovering from personal losses and a rough political period, found solace in nature and cattle ranching. Although it was a basic log cabin, the ranch played a significant role in shaping Roosevelt’s appreciation for conservation and the wilderness, influencing his later conservation efforts as President. Today, the site is recognized as an important historical location, reflecting Roosevelt’s connection to the American frontier and natural preservation.