What’s to love about a bunch of eroding cliffs? Everything! While not as beautiful as the erosion in Grand Canyon or Zion, Badlands offers a great way to explore some amazing scenery in a very accessible and “hands-on” way that’s great for families. Visitor Rating (write your own review below) ILNP Rating Scenery Uniqueness Wildlife […]
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Category: South Dakota
Wind Cave
Is Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota worth seeing when the cave is closed? That was the question before me when I visited in the summer of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasn’t just the pandemic, though, elevator repairs had kept Wind Cave from offering cave tours for more than a year, and […]
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States. While it doesn’t offer enough activities to be a destination location by itself, its placement in the center of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota makes it a great centerpiece to the myriad of beautiful parks, drives and attractions in the […]
Lewis and Clark Trail
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail commemorates the route taken by the famous American explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on their search through the northern plains and mountains for a route to the Pacific Ocean. The park was listed as one of the original “National Historic Trails” when this category was added into […]