Park Conservancy
Show your support of the Badlands with a License Plate Sticker!
Show your love for the Badlands by sporting our exclusive license plate sticker! Your free will donation helps protect and preserve this natural treasure, and in return, you’ll receive a sticker to proudly display. While any donation amount is appreciated, we suggest a contribution of $20. Your generosity will go a long way in supporting our ongoing conservation efforts.
To get your sticker, simply email us at info@bnpc.us or click the button below to make your request.
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Preserving and protecting the wild wonders of Badlands National Park to help the #badlandsthrive 🦬
𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥?
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Look up, South Dakota! 🌕🌑A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the state Thursday night, with more than 96% of the Moon’s disk passing into Earth’s darkest shadow at its peak.Our own Emily Berry and Hank Fridell from the Black Hills Astronomical Society sat down with Lori Walsh for this episode of SDPB’s In the Moment to tell us more about what to expect! 🎧 Read or listen here: www.sdpb.org/2026-08-26/partial-lunar-eclipse-visible-above-south-dakota-thursday📸 Photo from Hank Fridell ... See MoreSee Less
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Every visit to Badlands National Park becomes part of a bigger story. 🏞️National Park Week takes place August 22–30, and this year’s theme, “Celebrate America’s Story,” honors our nation’s 250th anniversary. Enjoy special ranger programs throughout the week and fee-free entrance on August 25 in celebration of the National Park Service’s 110th birthday!What is your National Park story? Share your favorite Badlands memory and tag the Badlands National Park Conservancy on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to be featured on our social media! 📸 ... See MoreSee Less
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Gotta love Badlands National Park!! #idrivea55 #notanomad #badlands
We braved rain, wind, and snow for the most unique, beautiful engagement photos. I am also a lover of #wheelintowall gravel ride through The #badlandsnationalpark #badlandsnationalparkconservancy
Just went for the first time after living 45 minutes away for 2 years… it’s safe to say I’ll be back soon!!!
We are going to have our first trip to both South Dakota and North Dakota starting in early September of 2026 for just 7 days. Then, we are coming back home in our hometown of California after our trip.
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🌌 People Behind the Dark Skies: Matthias SchmittAchieving Dark Sky designation for Badlands National Park was years in the making, and Matthias Schmitt played an invaluable role throughout the process.An astronomer based in Utah, Matthias generously shared his expertise through countless calls, questions, and trips to South Dakota. His guidance, encouragement and passion for making astronomy accessible helped make this milestone possible.We are deeply grateful for Matthias’s dedication and look forward to many more years of collaboration. ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Matthias is funny, super smart, and accomplished, with a captivating teaching style that has been a real asset to Dark Skies programs. He is committed to Dark Skies protection and has helped us all bring the Park and Conservancy’s hard work across the finish line toward Dark Skies Accreditation. 🌌
Let's not forget the Badlands employees and volunteers who helped make this possible 😁 Especially to Badlands Ranger Ed Welsh for his many years of hard work, research, paperwork, phone calls and leadership in the quest for this important designation!! We are so proud of Badlands!!