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Badlands National Park
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Designation Date: 01/25/1939
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.
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Notch Trail Closed for Repairs
Notch Trail Closed for Repairs NPS News Release · Badlands National Park · 8/31/2026 Notch Trail Closed Notch Trail and all areas within 100’ of the designated…
Evening Ranger Program
Evening Ranger Program Park Event · Badlands National Park · Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026 · 8:30 PM–9:00 PM Finish your day with an evening presentation highlight…
Night Sky Program
Night Sky Program Park Event · Badlands National Park · Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026 · 9:00 PM–9:30 PM After the evening program, join Rangers for a presentation,…
Geology Walk
Geology Walk Park Event · Badlands National Park · May 17, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 · 8:30 AM–9:15 AM Explore the geologic formations of Badlands National Park! A Ran…
Fossil Talk
Fossil Talk Park Event · Badlands National Park · May 17, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 · 10:30 AM–11:00 AM Learn what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life…
Evening Prairie Walk
Evening Prairie Walk Park Event · Badlands National Park · May 22, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 · 5:30 PM–6:15 PM Join a ranger for an easy, family-friendly walk through…