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ATTRACTIONS BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK
Badlands & Wall Drug
Drive through the scenic, rugged landscape of ancient sediments, then stop by one of America's favorite roadside attractions. Native Americans have used the Badlands
as a hunting ground for generations. Today you can catch a glimpse of bighorn sheep, bison, prairie dogs, and blackfooted ferrets. Black-footed ferrets were brought to the brink of extinction in the 1960s due to habitat loss and disease, and were declared extinct in 1979. They were reintroduced into the Badlands in the 1990s, but sightings are still rare. Millions visit the Badlands every year, and the park is known for its
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impressive collection of fossils and geological formations. Wide open skies undisturbed by light pollution attract locals and tourists alike to the park to catch incredible sunrises and to stargaze. Whether you choose to hike a trail, drive the scenic loop, or take a break on an overlook—Badlands National Park is one stop you won't want to miss. After your drive through the Badlands,
follow the signs to Wall Drug. What started as a pit stop for free ice
