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Badlands National Park

Prairie, pinnacles & wildlife

Bands of pale stone rise from the grasslands in an otherworldly landscape. Let the overlooks set the rhythm, with time to study the layers, watch the prairie and appreciate the changing light.

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South Dakota · National park

Wind Cave National Park

Cave formations & prairie wildlife

Wind Cave brings together an underground world and Black Hills prairie above it. Pair a properly arranged cave visit with scenic driving or a short surface walk if access and time allow.

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