Badlands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today Find out what there is to do Information for camping, hiking, and much more
Badlands National Park - Wikipedia Badlands National Park (Lakota: Makȟóšiča[3]) is a national park of the United States in southwestern South Dakota The park protects 242,756 acres (379 3 sq mi; 982 4 km 2) [1] of sharply eroded buttes and pinnacles, along with the largest undisturbed mixed grass prairie in the United States
15 Amazing Things to Do in Badlands National Park (+ Map Photos) Discover the best things to do in Badlands National Park, in both the North and South units We’ll also provide a map to help you plan your route, along with itinerary suggestions, where to stay, and helpful tips
Plan Your Trip to The Badlands - Travel South Dakota Experience Mother Nature’s beauty and power in Badlands National Park As you hike through expansive canyons and rugged backcountry trails in one of the world’s richest fossil beds, you’ll sense the awe-inspiring ancient world that once existed there
Explore - Badlands Explore Badlands National Park Wander through the vastness of South Dakota’s dramatic fossilized landscape, Badlands National Park Walk the ancient formations by day, and experience the brilliance of the stars by night Scenic drives, peaceful hikes, and wildlife wait for you at the Badlands
Badlands National Park | The Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota Badlands National Park offers some of the most striking otherworldly landscapes found in South Dakota The Badlands are perfect for travelers seeking U S national parks that combine breathtaking natural scenery with rich cultural history
Ecology of Badlands National Park | U. S. Geological Survey Spanning nearly 244,000 acres near the Black Hills in southwestern South Dakota, Badlands National Park is one of the largest expanses of a mixed-grass prairie ecosystem in the country and home to over 400 plant species