Your dayReturn-to-base outing
Set out fromRapid City, South Dakota
DiscoverBadlands National Park
A DAY TO REMEMBER
The journey
A prairie-and-badlands outing with roadside scenery and short stops.
Keep the plan flexible for heat, wind, storms, and road conditions.
Make it your day
Start the day
Check road conditions and choose your park approach.
Make the most of the visit
Use overlooks and one or two short walks that match the weather.
Return
Return to Rapid City.
Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.