マッケンジー郡の天然記念物・トップ7

China Wall is a striking geologic feature made up of multi-colored layers that is a sight to behold on its own. However, if you venture to the top of the wall you will be treated to sweeping views across the North Dakota Badlands.

As one of the high points in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Sperati Point offers breathtaking views of the national park. You'll see its beautiful grasslands, the magnetic badlands and there's a high probability you'll see herds of bison roaming the trails and surrounding wilderness. Remember you're a guest in their home, so give them space and don't interact.

This nature trail (part of the overall Caprock Coulee loop) doesn't have much elevation gain, so it makes a great warm-up or a short run in and of itself. It's very popular with hikers, though, so your best chance of an uninterrupted run is getting out here early or late, or maybe during the week. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including bison, which are fast and dangerous — you don't want to end up running sprints with one of those behind you.

The Cannonball Concretions seem like they are leftovers from a true historic fight. Turns out they are just as much a part of the incredible Badlands landscape as the canyons themselves. Through erosion of the nearby butte, the cannonball concretions are exposed and it is expected more of them will be exposed as erosion continues.

China Wall is a sandy, striped mesa of compacted sand that you can climb to the top of for views of the surrounding badlands.

Long Creek and views of tall rock formations can be seen from the trailhead of Little Missouri Nature Trail, also known as Little Mo Trail. This loop trail is just over one mile and offers a relatively flat, family-friendly path to enjoy riverside views.

This section of the North Achenbach Trail is elevated from the rest of the trail right next to Scenic Loop Road. Because of the higher elevation of the trail at this section, you'll be rewarded with beautiful river and valley views.

The Cannonball Concretions seem like they are leftovers from a true historic fight. Turns out they are just as much a part of the incredible Badlands landscape as the canyons themselves. Through erosion of the nearby butte, the cannonball concretions are exposed and it is expected more of them will be exposed as erosion continues.