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Badlands National Park Travel Guide: 137 reviews and 382 photos

Badlands National Park - Badlands National Park

As I was planning our return trip to Yellowstone, I decided I needed to incorporate some new places into the trip. First I added Devil's Tower, then I couldn't see Devil's Tower without travelling over to Mount Rushmore...then I figured "well, we'll be in South Dakota anyway...why not add in the Badlands?" It continued on like that for awhile, it was a very busy trip, but that is how I tend to plan them. Anyway, needless to say, it was a good decision. Badlands National Park is now a favorite of mine, even though our stay was brief, it was enough time to get a sense of the place and realize how truly special it is.

Last visit to Badlands National Park: Sep 2006
Intro Updated Oct 27, 2006
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Reviews (8)

Park Fees Favorites (2)

As with all US National Parks, there is an entrance fee to Badlands National Park. When I was there we purchased a now... more travel advice

Wall Drug! Tourist Traps (1)

Oh Wall Drug with your oh-so-many alluring signs on the side of the road...why oh why are you such a disappointment!?... more travel advice

Cedar Pass Lodge in the Badlands - Badlands National Park

Breakfast in the park Restaurants (1)

After waking up for Sunrise, which I HIGHLY recommend, we returned to the Cedar Pass Lodge for some fuel. Breakfast... more travel advice

Drivin Transportation (1)

Now I always like to drive myself, or have Lou drive, when I go pretty much anywhere. I like the freedom of stopping... more travel advice

Things to Do (2)
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Hotels (1)
Little Cabin right in the park

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toonsarah Dec 17, 2006 at 7:20 AM

Well, thanks to you I've now had to add ANOTHER National Park to my list of must-sees!! Seriously Amy, fascinating tips and great photos as always - look forward to more. Sarah x
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Bwana_Brown Nov 9, 2006 at 3:21 PM

Stop it, I can't possibly get to all these beautiful US National Parks! The badlands area looks amazing - and I have to agree that rental car freedom is the way to go. Even 'Wall Drug' looks familiar, maybe I'm thinking 'South of the Border'!?
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sue_stone Nov 2, 2006 at 12:26 AM

What a stunning place! Love your photos as always. Did you at least have your free ice water at Wall Drug?!
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PA2AKgirl Oct 27, 2006 at 11:45 AM

Wow, it does look beautiful here. Bobby needs to get to the Dakotas to complete his 50 states, so we'll have to stop and see the Badlands. And Wall Drug too just because it does suck so much:D.