. ‘The road looks like it’s been swallowed up by the Badlands. They’re ribboned with different layers of colors.’ The 30-mile Badlands Loop Road (South Dakota Highway 240) follows the natural ...

The mysterious Badlands of South Dakota have often been described as “timeless,” and although that may be aesthetically descriptive, it is also somewhat misleading. The weird, windswept landscape ...

Badlands National Park is full of geological oddities, but the 1.5-mile-round-trip Notch Trail is one of the best treks in the South Dakota park. There’s something distinctly eerie about the Badlands.

63 Parks Traveler started with a simple goal: to visit every U.S. national park. Avid backpacker and public-lands nerd Emily Pennington saved up, built out a tiny van to travel and live in, and hit ...

Driving through southwest South Dakota, Badlands National Park seems to appear from nowhere, suddenly appearing in the sweeping valley landscape. Millions of years of erosion have carved out beautiful ...

Badlands National Park may not see as many visitors as the Grand Canyon or Yosemite, but trust us, that's a good thing. The Badlands' striking landscapes are noticeably less crowded, making it easier ...

Want to know the best Badlands National Park one day itinerary? Whether you’re visiting Badlands National Park as part of a larger trip to the Black Hills or you’re just road tripping around to ...