True West Magazine
The summer of 2021 is a great time to travel across these Old West highways.
The West is a grand place to travel, and its many highways and back-country roads are a great way to enjoy its natural wonders, monuments and parks, historic towns and destination getaways. Since last year’s national pandemic shutdown, our hospitality, museum and tourism travel partners across the West have been eagerly awaiting the return of travelers. We believe the summer of 2021 is a wonderful time to get back on the road and enjoy the scenic beauty, cultural heritage and welcoming communities of the Western United States.
Crowds vary during holiday weekend at area destinations
Memorial Day weekend is usually the kickoff to the summer camping season. But for Theodore Roosevelt National Park, its busy season comes later in the summer. Eileen Andes, Chief of Interpretation and Public Affairs for the park, said the number .
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Dickinson Press Staff | 12:24 am, Jun. 3, 2010 ×
Press Photo by Jennifer McBride
Crowds at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, pictured is the North Unit, were thin but normal for this time of the year. Visitation at the park grows to over 100,000 per month during July and August, with the park receiving over 585,000 vistors annually.