Today we visit the North Dakota Badlands where the too often overlooked Theodore Roosevelt National Park lingers in the shadows...

While there, we answer the following questions:

• How did Theodore Roosevelt come to have a National Park named after him?
• Why is this sidelined National Park unique?
• Why should you add this fascinating park to your travel bucket list?

We'll also answer listener questions at the end - safe travels!

Works Cited:

https://www.jstor.org/stable/2711623?read-now=1&seq=6#page_scan_tab_contents

https://www.jstor.org/stable/23349843?read-now=1&seq=28#page_scan_tab_contents

https://www.nps.gov/thro/learn/historyculture/park-history.htm

https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-national-parks/theodore-roosevelt

https://npshistory.com/publications/roosevelt/index.htm

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/theodore-roosevelt-national-park-examining-a-complicated-legacy

https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/parks/theodore-roosevelt-national-park/geology-theodore-roosevelt-national-park

https://www.nps.gov/thro/learn/nature/bison-buffalo.htm

Noah and Noodles here!

We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to every listener of Backroad Odyssey.

Your support fuels our passion and inspires us to keep sharing stories and discover overlooked locations.

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Noodles and I summit Lookout Mountain to explore the monumental conflict that occurred along its slopes.

Why is the subsequently named "Battle Above the Clouds" overlooked?

How is it significant in FULLY understanding the events of the American Civil War?

Let's find out!

Works Cited:

https://www.jstor.org/stable/40575782?searchText=the+battle+of+chattanooga&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Dthe%2Bbattle%2Bof%2Bchattanooga%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3Abc390e4a72296881b8f8341aa523d433&seq=1

https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/40575782.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3Ab920b762dd06e7c71041cfb1c91c6ec1&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&initiator=&acceptTC=1

https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7249/j.ctt2tt90p.13?searchText=important+battles+of+the+civil+war&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Dimportant%2Bbattles%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bcivil%2Bwar%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3A5a9978e079bb262d18be4f72bad3178f&seq=35

https://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/lincoln-promotes-grant-as-top-civil-war-general-march-10-1864-235790

https://www.history.com/shows/grant/interactives/ulysses-s-grant-battle-map

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMK79steT6A

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/grant-at-lookout-mountain.htm

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-24/battle-of-lookout-mountain

https://www.battlesforchattanooga.com/history

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/10-facts-battles-chattanooga

https://npshistory.com/publications/civil_war_series/9/sec7.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpeqJictmNQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoLrcWoGEnY

https://www.history.com/shows/grant/interactives/ulysses-s-grant-battle-map

https://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/vick/significance.html

Noah and Noodles here!

We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to every listener of Backroad Odyssey.

Your support fuels our passion and inspires us to keep sharing stories and discover overlooked locations.

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In the bustling metropolis of Seattle, Washington - a curious resident claims the shadows beneath Aurora Bridge ...

Those who dare to venture into its liar speak of its sheer size, stern gaze and possessive nature.

But! Few can tell you the reason for the trolls residency.

Noodles and I revisit our exploration into the thrilling origin of The Fremont Troll.

Works Cited:

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/a-brief-history-of-the-fremont-troll-a-menace-that-evokes-a-smile/

https://seattle.curbed.com/2019/6/4/18650083/fremont-bridge-troll-history-location

https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/type0122e.html

https://wanderwisdom.com/travel-destinations/All-About-the-Seattle-Fremont-Troll-and-How-to-Find-It

https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/05/01/history-of-the-fremont-neighborhood-in-seattle/

https://historylink.org/File/1320

https://visitseattle.org/neighborhoods/fremont-wallingford/

https://fremontartscouncil.org/trolloween

https://seattle.curbed.com/2019/6/4/18650083/fremont-bridge-troll-history-location

https://themonumentous.com/exploring-the-economic-and-cultural-impact-of-the-fremont-troll/

Noah and Noodles here!

We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to every listener of Backroad Odyssey.

Your support fuels our passion and inspires us to keep sharing stories and discover overlooked locations.

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