The 8 Best Things to do Good for Couples in Badlands National Park, Badlands National Park

September 25, 2021 Leida Jutras

Canyons and multi-colored hills.

1. Badlands Wall

Badlands National Park, SD +1 605-433-5361 http://www.nps.gov/badl/index.htm
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5.0 based on 1,304 reviews

Badlands Wall

A ridge that goes through the park, and is the site of incredible rock formations, which are being eroded, and therefore slowly change over time.

Reviewed By MartyB719 - Jensen Beach, United States

We met a man along I-90 going to Jasper to experience the Solar Eclipse. He was going to by-pass the Badlands. We convinced him to travel through as it is a unique National Park. The rugged and aired landscape is awe inspiring. We traveled from Sioux Falls and the ride took four hours. Driving through route 240 through the Badlands took us another two hours. We still had time to make it to the iconic tourist trap of Wall Drugs and an hour later to Rapid City. We were able to hike on two well-formed trails, stop at several over-looks, see the Prairie Dogs, and stop at the Ben Reifel Visitors Center and Cedar Pass Lodge. The only regret was not spending time at the Paleontology Lab at the Ben Reifel Visitors Center. Ancient bones have been found from the rhino, horse and saber-tooth-tiger that date back 33 million years ago. The word “Badlands” is a Lakota Indian origin, “Mako Sica.” There were a number of American Native Indians living here before the Lakota’s, an estimated 11,000 years ago. About forty-five miles south is the “last historic Indian battle, 1890,” known as Wounded Knee. Driving in North Dakota, we came by “Badlands” too in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. There was a tad more vegetation and wild horses and bison were roaming around. If you found this review “helpful” in any way, please press “LIKE” to let me know.

2. Loop Road

Badlands National Park, SD +1 605-433-5361 http://www.nps.gov/badl
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5.0 based on 1,930 reviews

Loop Road

Main route through Badlands National Park.

Reviewed By leob276 - Lyndonville, United States

We have spent the last three days in Badlands National Park and have made several passes on the Loop Road. It is truly amazing in our travels we have seen a Buffalo cross the road in front of us, pronghorn antelope, prairie dogs, big horned sheep, mule deer and coyotes. The scenery changes as the sun light changes! A must see for all!!!

3. Big Badlands Overlook

Route 240, Badlands National Park, SD +1 605-433-5361 https://www.nps.gov/badl/index.htm
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5.0 based on 218 reviews

Big Badlands Overlook

Reviewed By mlorahga - Augusta, United States

This was one of my planned stops along the Badlands Loop. I wanted to see how people could possibly have lived or settled this area of the country. It is very eye opening.

4. Panorama Point Overlook

Badlands National Park, SD
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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Panorama Point Overlook

Reviewed By ELKW

it's an overlook can see the beautiful badlands scenery. You can see the typical Badlands features, the hills with red horizontal strips, there is a short boardwalk leading to a viewing platform. It's the first stop of the scenic drive. It's one of the most worthwhile viewpoint to stop by and take some pictures here.

5. Pinnacles Overlook

Vista Point, Badlands National Park, SD
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5.0 based on 125 reviews

Pinnacles Overlook

Reviewed By adrikitty22 - Pembroke Pines, United States

This was our first stop during our drive through the Badlands. It was a great first impression of such a vast park and incredible place. Everyone should stop here and take some photos.

6. Notch Trail

Badlands National Park, SD +1 605-433-5361 http://www.nps.gov/badl/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
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4.5 based on 374 reviews

Notch Trail

Scenic hiking trail that takes about an hour.

Reviewed By ashleyinthesky - Los Angeles, United States

Relatively short hike with spectacular view at the end. Climbing the wooden ladder was a neat part of the hike, although it may be a little challenging if you have a fear of heights. Many signs warning of rattlesnakes (which is a little disconcerting), but we did not encounter any on the hike.

7. Castle Trail

Badlands National Park, SD http://www.nps.gov/badl/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Castle Trail

Hiking trail that leads through prairie and Badlands country, and takes about two hours.

Reviewed By DebM1585

We wanted to do the 4 mile loop from Northeast Road allowing us to take Castle Trail for 2 miles and Medicine Loop Trail for 2 miles. We missed the trail from our car and had to turn around because it’s not very obvious from this road. There’s no real parking area, just a slight and unmarked cut out on the shoulder. We were the only hikers at 8:00 am, though we passed a couple of more on our way out. Mostly flat, pretty easy trail. A great cross section of the Badlands. Muddy in some parts, and even though it’s flat, extremely slippery and hard to avoid. We really enjoyed the hike.

8. Door Trail

Badlands National Park, SD +1 605-433-5361 http://www.nps.gov/badl/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
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4.5 based on 236 reviews

Door Trail

Trail along dry, cracked earth.

Reviewed By sondraw221 - Manhattan Beach, United States

The best time to see this is at sunrise, as the sun is slowly waking up the rock formations. The colors are incredible, as you get whites, pinks, purples, etc. The walk itself is super easy. Go off the platform and explore!

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