Park Conservancy
The rugged beauty and dramatic landscapes of the Badlands draws nearly one million visitors from around the world to western South Dakota every year.
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Badlands National Park
grants visitors access to 244,000 acres of scenic landscapes, incredibly beautiful geological formations, and much more. The vast short grass prairies are home to a diverse array of wildlife, including the national mammal of the United States, the American bison and the endangered Black Footed ferret.
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Once a prehistoric ocean,
Badlands National Park now contains one of the world’s richest fossil beds, preserved in layers of a grayish-black sedimentary rock called Pierre shale. Eventually the continental plates shifted, causing the land under the sea to rise and the water to retreat. Today, the colorful banding of the Badlands buttes is caused by fossilized soils; these soils tell researchers a great deal about the history of the Badlands.
The remote nature
of the Badlands conceals more than just fossils; in the Cold War era, thousands of missiles were hidden in plain sight for over 30 years, and hundreds still remain today. The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is an iconic American landmark, and is a powerful Cold War remembrance.
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Badlands National Park
and Minuteman Mission National Historic Site are renowned American landmarks. Preserving their ecological, cultural, and historical resources for future generations is paramount; Badlands National Park Conservancy was created for this purpose.
Photo by Jim Blake
The Best Places to Watch This Year’s Most Powerful Meteor ShowerFavorite Dark Sky parks to enjoy the spectacular Perseid meteor shower’s shooting fireballs, coming in August.Badlands National Park is high on the list!Don't miss out on this celestial show – mark your calendars and plan your visit now! #PerseidMeteorShower #DarkSkyParks #BadlandsNationalPark #StarGazing #BNPC ... See MoreSee Less
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Our astrotourism expert shares her favorite Dark Sky parks to enjoy the spectacular Perseids Meteor Shower's shooting fireballs, coming in AugustComment on Facebook
ANSWER: Yellow Mounds. The Yellow Mounds boast vivid colors due to iron oxide in ancient soils from 67 million years ago. These striking formations, visible from the Badlands Loop Road, offer a stunning glimpse into geological history and ongoing erosion. Support the BNPC to help preserve these natural wonders! #badlandsnationalpark #BNPC #conservation #badlandsnationalparkBBadlands National Park Conservancyneeds your support! Like, share and tag friends in the comments.Visit our website for more information. badlandsconservancy.org/donate/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Tuesday Trivia Time! Ready to test your knowledge and make a difference? Why It Matters: Your participation helps us spread the word about the beauty and importance of Badlands National Park. By supporting the Badlands National Park Conservancy, you're helping preserve these incredible landscapes and the wildlife that calls them home.Let's see those answers and show some love for the Badlands!#TuesdayTrivia #badlandsnationalpark #BNPC #supportconservation @followers Badlands National Park ... See MoreSee Less
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