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Badlands National Park sustains and protects a rugged environment of striking geologic formations that house some of the richest fossil beds on the continent. The principal activity in the park is hiking, and there are designated trails to suit all levels of fitness – you can get maps and all the info you need at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, where children can have fun with some educational exhibits.

Intrepid hikers can immerse themselves in the amazing landscape by backpacking along backcountry trails that were once the haunt of the saber-toothed cat and today support bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and abundant other wildlife species. Children can enroll for Junior Ranger Programs, and nothing beats family camping and star-gazing in the heart of the Badlands.

Watch this adorable video of Prairie Dogs in Badlands National Park.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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