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Badlands Ivory: White Horse Enjoying Grass in Theodore Roosevelt

Badlands Ivory: White Horse Enjoying Grass in Theodore Roosevelt

Deep within Theodore Roosevelt National Park, a breathtaking sight unfolds. The Badlands ivory, a magnificent white horse, relaxes in the vibrant green grass. This isn't just a scene—it's a special view into the peace that only the wild can provide. During one of my...

Prairie Trio: Horses in Perfect Step at Theodore Roosevelt Park

Prairie Trio: Horses in Perfect Step at Theodore Roosevelt Park

Have you ever wondered what grace looks like in the wilds of North Dakota? Imagine a prairie trio of horses in perfect step at Theodore Roosevelt Park. Their movements echo the gentle waves of the surrounding grasslands. Consequently, this sight captured my lens and...

Grasslands Guardian: Stallion Amidst Wild Grass in Theodore Roosevelt

Grasslands Guardian: Stallion Amidst Wild Grass in Theodore Roosevelt

Have you ever wondered what it's like to look into the eyes of a true ruler of the plains? There I was in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the perfect stage for a majestic story of resilience and beauty. Indeed, the scene was breathtaking. In the prairie sovereign, a...

Generations in the Wild: Young and Adult Horses of Theodore

Generations in the Wild: Young and Adult Horses of Theodore

Taking the loop trail on a wonderful trip through North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park, we came upon the most heart-rending scene—the horses of Theodore. A wild mother horse and her colt stood together, and this scene captivated me as I watched the delicate...

Prairie Generations: Horse Family Grazing in Theodore Roosevelt Park

Prairie Generations: Horse Family Grazing in Theodore Roosevelt Park

Have you ever wondered how animals communicate without words? This thought struck me as I watched a horse family grazing in Theodore Roosevelt Park. Meanwhile, it was a calm day in the park, and the bond between these majestic animals felt almost tangible. This...

Majestic Mustang: Wild Stallion Roaming Theodore Roosevelt

Majestic Mustang: Wild Stallion Roaming Theodore Roosevelt

What is it about the vast, open spaces that makes your heart race with anticipation? As I stood in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park, I prepared to find out. After all, this wild land is home to a true grasslands guardian: a wild stallion roaming the...

Looking Across the St. Croix River at Wisconsin: Stillwater Minnesota

Looking Across the St. Croix River at Wisconsin: Stillwater Minnesota

Have you ever stood on a bridge and felt like you were part of the skyline? That's the lifted perspective I experienced on the Stillwater Lift Bridge in Minnesota, gazing out over the serene St. Croix Valley in Wisconsin. The bridge felt like a doorway the day I took...

Young and Free Wild Horse: Foal Exploring Theodore Roosevelt

Young and Free Wild Horse: Foal Exploring Theodore Roosevelt

On a road trip through North Dakota, we stopped for a few days in beautiful Medora, home of the famed Medora Musical, and to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We had heard that the park was home to elusive wild horses and I wanted to shoot them! With my camera, of...

Patriotic Stillwater: US Flag and Stillwater Lift Bridge

Patriotic Stillwater: US Flag and Stillwater Lift Bridge

Have you ever wondered what makes a place truly historic? Standing at the Stillwater Historic Site, I was captivated by the historic symbolism of the US Flag and Lift Bridge. This spot in Stillwater is more than just a pretty view. Rather, it's a symbol of American...