About Badlands National Park Badlands National Park, located in southwestern South Dakota, is a striking landscape of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and layered rock formations set against wide-open prairie. The terrain feels rugged and otherworldy, with long scenic drives, short hikes, and expansive views in every direction. In addition to its dramatic geology, the park protects the largest undisturbed mixed-grass prairie in the United States. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, pronghorn, and coyotes. Beneath the surface, the Badlands are also rich in fossil beds, preserving remains of [...]