Epic Guide To Exploring Badlands National Park

COMPLETE Guide To Exploring Badlands National Park

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Nestled in South Dakota, Badlands National Park harbors grass prairies amid surreal layered spires, buttes, and canyons.

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It is located about 75 miles east of Rapid City, South Dakota.

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Visitors regularly spot bison, bighorn sheep, and prairie dogs in the Badlands.

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The cost to enter the park is $30 per car, $25 per motorcycle, and $15 on foot or bicycle. Your pass is valid for seven consecutive days.

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You are permitted to hike off-trail. It is a unique opportunity to gain close views of geological formations.

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Driving Badlands Loop Road is one of the park’s most popular activities. The scenic drive snakes through the park’s heart for 30 miles.

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This national park receives about 1 million visitors annually.

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The good news is that Badlands is simple to navigate. It contains two primary roads.

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