Make sure to pick up a park map from an entry booth ... Rapid City: The nearest metropolitan area and the most convenient airport to Badlands and the Black Hills has numerous restaurants, breweries ...

This is why I can't stress enough how important it is to carry the 10 Essentials with you including a map & compass ... exists in the area and draws wildlife, such as deer or bighorn sheep.

Learn about the history of the area and spend the day discovering the rare geology of the Badlands. Badlands Tour ... Click ...