2020年12月8日 · Curious about the human history of Badlands National Park? Learn more about the history and culture embedded in the Badlands.

2020年11月12日 · The park offers a variety of activities -- from hiking, to paved and unpaved roads, to camping! NPS Photo / Larry McAfee

2020年6月28日 · Whether you're interested in a 75-million year old fossil record, archeological finds dating back 12,000 years, or recent monitoring of the park's mixed-grass prairie, you're sure to find something that interests you.

2020年8月31日 · Experienced hikers? Check out a social trail and backcountry camp for the night. Sore feet from days of exploring? Drive the Badlands Loop Road and keep an eye out for wildlife! Learn about all the different activities the park has to offer below or use the "On This Page" list to jump to a specific topic.

2021年4月23日 · The Badlands were named by the Lakota for their rough and unforgiving terrain -- but today, the park is proud to offer many accessible trails and overlooks so that everyone can experience the beauty of the Badlands.

2020年7月31日 · Located in southwestern South Dakota, Badlands National Park consists of 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires surrounded by a mixed-grass prairie ecosystem. The mixed grass prairie is a transitional zone between the tall-grass prairie to the east and the short-grass prairie to the west.

2022年4月27日 · Download NPS brochure maps for this park and others! Interactive Maps to Use Offline Download the free NPS app for access to maps of every national park—that work both online and off!

2020年11月10日 · The South Unit of Badlands National Park holds some of the region's most valued natural resources. It contains spectacular scenery, including table mesas offering sweeping panoramas, deep canyons, washes, ravines, and foreboding walls.

2020年11月10日 · The formations in Badlands National Park and badlands formations around the world are the end-product of two simple processes: deposition and erosion. Deposition is the process of rocks gradually building up.

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates: Thursday, January 9 — National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter Jr.