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While prairies merge into stunning rock formations, Badlands National Park in South Dakota is home to a unique mix of wildlife, from American bison to black-footed ferrets.
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| Badlands National Park South Dakota |
Located in the wilderness of southwestern South Dakota, Badlands National Park is located in Oglala Lakota, Pennington, and Jackson counties. It is about 50 miles east of Rapid City and has regular flights from airports in major US cities such as Chicago, Salt Lake City, Houston, and Dallas, just to name a few. Not everyone will appreciate the rugged beauty of Badlands National Park, especially those who are accustomed to relaxing in luxurious beach resorts or crowded metropolitan areas.
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| Badlands National Park South Dakota |
For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the park offers 224,000 acres of jutting cliffs, rock formations, grassy prairies, ridges, cones and a seemingly endless expanse of dramatic scenery and unique scenery. If you plan to visit the park during the summer, be prepared for the scorching sun, accompanied by heavy rains and heavy storms. June is considered the wettest month and January is the best time to visit for those looking to avoid getting wet in the rain in South Dakota.
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| Badlands National Park South Dakota |
Tourism Nearly a million people visit Badlands National Park each year to immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of a diverse range of landscapes, but also to hike, hike, bike and climb. The park is open all year round, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, although its main visitor center, the Bein Reifel Visitor Center, is closed on certain holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving.
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| Badlands National Park South Dakota |
The nearest airport is in Rapid City and from there tourists can use car rental services to the park. There is no public transportation in the park, although private bus tours can be arranged to transport tourists there from Rapid City. There are many activities that tourists can do to keep their time in Badlands National Park. You can start your tour with a visit to the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, where you can get information and buy unique souvenirs.
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| Badlands National Park South Dakota |
Park Ranger's varied programs offer interesting, educational walks, including discussion of the fossils and wildlife that live in the park. At the same time, the varied landscapes along the scenic Badlands National Park Loop are not to be missed. Those looking to see the stars will do well to book a tour with the Night Sky program, which has telescopes that can be used to take in the magnificent celestial views overlooking the summer skies of South Dakota.