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LAND OF STONE AND LIGHT

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These
striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds.
Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an
expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and
black-footed ferrets live today.


Trip Planning

Find out what there is to do. Information for camping, hiking, and much more.

Prairie Ecology Topics

The Badlands host an expanse mixed-grass prairie with plenty to explore. Learn
about this amazing environment here!

Wildlife Topics

Learn all about the many animals that live in Badlands National Park!

Associated Tribes of Badlands NP

Learn who the park's Associated Tribes are and the responsibilities of federal
agencies to tribal governments.

Mako Sica: Naming the Badlands

Ever wonder how such a good place got named "Badlands?" Read here to find out
who named the park and why they chose the name.

Geologic Formations

Curious about the geologic formations of Badlands National Park? Check out this
article to learn more.

History & Culture

Curious about the human history of Badlands National Park? Learn more about the
history and culture embedded in the Badlands.

Research in the Park

Learn more about the research that is conducted in the Badlands on the park's
Research Portal.

Good Rangers, Bad Lands

Listen to our podcast, where we interview rangers and chat about their role in
preserving and protecting the Badlands.

Badlands Natural History Association

Founded in 1959, Badlands Natural History Association is a not-for-profit
organization established to support education and research efforts

Museum Collections

Badlands has an extensive set of collections ranging from paleontology to
archives.



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