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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BNPC is thrilled to unveil our brand-new video showcasing the breathtaking beauty and the efforts of the Conservancy.Learn how the Badlands National Park Conservancy (BNPC) is working to preserve and protect one of America's most unique landscapes. This video highlights our mission, projects, and the impact we're making.Watch, share, and be part of our journey to safeguard the Badlands for future generations.Support the BNPC today. badlandsconservancy.org/... See MoreSee Less
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.
Photo by Bill Schreier
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.
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Badlands National Park
is a renowned American landmark. Preserving its ecological, cultural, and historical resources for future generations is paramount; Badlands National Park Conservancy was created for this purpose.
Photo by Jim Blake
Come join the Badlands National Park Conservancy as we sponsor the concert at the Levitt Sioux Falls on August 24. Meet the social media sensation the "Bearded Ranger" from Badlands National Park. ... See MoreSee Less
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It will be a great night of family fun~ see you there!
The bearded ranger is the best!!! So excited for the concert and to meet the social media star!
BNPC is thrilled to unveil our brand-new video showcasing the breathtaking beauty and the efforts of the Conservancy.Learn how the Badlands National Park Conservancy (BNPC) is working to preserve and protect one of America's most unique landscapes. This video highlights our mission, projects, and the impact we're making.Watch, share, and be part of our journey to safeguard the Badlands for future generations.Support the BNPC today. badlandsconservancy.org/ ... See MoreSee Less
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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
The Year’s Most Powerful Meteor Shower Will Shine Brightest at These National Parks
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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