The Badlands National Park in western South Dakota is a must-see experience. The inland seas that carved valleys eventually dried away making the entire landscape look like the inhospitable craters of a distant moon. The views are awe-inspiring and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to see and interact with buffaloes and prairie dogs.
Must-See Features
Badlands National Park
Over 70 million years ago an ancient inland sea deposited these layers
Badlands National Park Prairie Dog City
A Curious Prairie Dog in Its Burrow
Badlands National Park
North American Bison of the Badlands
Badlands National Park
A South Dakota Badlands Prairie
Badlands National Park
Millions of years of erosion carving natural splendor
Badlands National Park
A Lone Bison on a Badland Prairie
Badlands National Park
The natural grasses of the Badland prairies host a rich ecosystem
Badlands National Park
Bison Grazing in the Badlands
Where to Stay
Hickok’s Hotel and Gaming
Get a taste of the old west during your stay in South Dakota with a room at Hickok Hotel and Gaming. We booked a suite for the experience and got a great view of Outlaw Square and the general bustle of the side shows throughout the day.