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B A D L A N D S N A T I O N A L P A R K
Southwestern South DakotaSunday, August 22, 2004 to
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Park: #6
Established: 1939
Acres: 242,756
Annual Budget: $3,056,000 (FY 2004)
Visitors: 932,588 (FY 2004)
Highlights: Sharply eroded clay and sandstone buttes, pinnacles and spires, mixed grass prairie
Location: Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Hours: Open all year
Phone: 605.433.5361
Fees: $10.00 - 7 Days, $20.00 - Annual
Link: Official Website
Top Pics: 23 Images
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The Badlands National Park is famous for its fantastically eroded clay and sandstone landscapes. Fossils, 23 to 37 million years old, appear from eroded buttes and gullies. Buffalo, Pronghorn Antelope, Big Horn Sheep, Mule Deer, and other small prairie animals may be see throughout the park. Full access to the park is permitted on foot, whether it be backcountry camping or just a day hike. The Park Service provides many interesting and educational tours and presentations that help the visitor understand this unique, national treasure.
I spent three days in the park, focusing on a variety of venues including mountain biking, hiking, and van touring.
The van's ready, so fasten your seatbelt. I can't wait to show you the most scenic sections of the park.
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