Tennis-ball-sized hail, 100-degree heat, and a weather warning that caused us to miss the glamping trip we’d been looking forward to for weeks. We (almost) risked it all to make the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

In this episode, we're sharing everything we experienced at the brand-new library in Medora, North Dakota. This is a bit different than our usual content, but if you love Teddy Roosevelt as much as we do, and you’ve been keeping up with our Theodore Roosevelt National Park episodes, you’re in for a treat!

• Why we headed to Medora, North Dakota for the Library's July 4th weekend grand opening
• The wild weather (including 60 mph winds and tennis-ball-sized hail) that forced an evacuation of our campground
• A first look inside the library, including how the building itself was designed to blend into the Badlands
• The Man in the Arena exhibit room, where Nick Offerman voices Teddy Roosevelt himself
• The Elkhorn Ranch room and the story of the cabin where Teddy Roosevelt went to heal after devastating loss
• The AI Teddy Roosevelt you can actually talk to, plus the AI photo booth that inserts your whole family into his story
• The 1,776-drone show that closed out the celebration

Don't miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/theodore-roosevelt-presidential-library-opening/

• Episode 141: Our favorite scenic drive in Theodore Roosevelt National Park and more: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/best-scenic-drives-in-the-national-parks/
• Episode 149: Exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Best Tips + Activities: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/exploring-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-best-tips-activities/
• Episode 150: 5 Fascinating Fun Facts About Theodore Roosevelt National Park: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/5-fascinating-fun-facts-about-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/
• 8 Things You Can't Miss on Your First Visit to Theodore Roosevelt: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/8-things-cant-miss-first-visit-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/
• Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/
• National Park Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/
• Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/