Theodore Roosevelt National Park lies in western North Dakota where the Great Plains meet the rugged Badlands. A habitat for bison elk and prairie dogs the sprawling park has 3 sections linked by the Little Missouri River. The park is known for the South Unit s colorful Painted Canyon and the Maltese Cross Cabin where President Roosevelt once lived. The Scenic Loop Drive winds past several overlooks and trails. In 2010 the United States Mint began issuing 56 quarter-dollar coins featuring designs depicting national parks and other national sites as part of the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program.