Despite its intimidating name, Badlands National Park is one of the best parks in the entire country. It boasts a rugged landscape dotted with colorful layered rock formations and plunging canyons, and while you'll see plenty of unforgettable views simply by driving along the Badlands Loop Road, hikers will find some excellent trails starting at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. The park is also home to one of the richest fossil beds in the world, and visitors can stroll along the Fossil Exhibit Trail boardwalk to see some incredible examples of fossils that have been uncovered in the park.

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