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.

What this means is that in Badlands National Park you are allowed to explore the park off-trail. Just remember there are still rules that apply to hike in the backcountry. Planning a National Park ...

I believe the Notch Trail is the best hike in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. This epic fun trail has a ladder climb, walking along a cliff edge, a spectacular view of the Badlands Wall, and ...

Don’t miss joining one of the park’s night-sky programs, which take place on evenings in the spring, summer and fall in the Cedar Pass area near the visitor ... Overlook and sunrise at Big Badlands ...