Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park



Location
: South Dakota
Size: 244,300 acres
Established: 1978

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, camping, biking, nature walks, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, stargazing, cross country skiing, and auto touring..

General Information for Badlands


American Park Network
Offers a park overview and describes the history, activities, and geology of Badlands National Park.

National Park Service
Provides information about the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and special events at Badlands National Park.


Pictures of Badlands National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
Presents a gallery of photos of Badlands National Park.

Photography by Don Klosterman
Small collection of images of Badlands National Park.


Wildlife and Nature at Badlands


Birds
Checklist of birds found at Badlands. Includes visibility and nesting status.

Mammals
Lists the mammals of Badlands National Park. Also provides information about the reintroduction of the bighorn sheep and bison.

Reptiles and Amphibians
Checklist of reptiles and amphibians that inhabit Badlands National Park.

Plants
Checklist of plants that can be found at Badlands.

Geology of Badlands National Park
Describes the landforms called badlands, and explains how they were created and how erosion affects them.


History of Badlands National Park


Badlands: Human History
Includes information on American Indians, homesteaders, fossil hunters, and the gunnery range at Badlands National Park.


Badlands Weather and Map


Map of Badlands National Park
Map of Badlands Nat'l Park
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