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The otherworldly vistas of South Dakota’s Badlands National Park create a compelling backdrop for hikers, campers and photographers. A Midwest photographer shares five of her favorite stops.
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Hiking, biking, kayaking and horseback riding are among the active adventures awaiting visitors to South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands. Here are 10 of our favorite ways to enjoy the area.
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Most visitors to the Badlands drive through the North Unit along the Badlands Loop Road (Highway 240), stopping at a few of the 16 viewpoints along the way. This is a great introduction to the park,...
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An experienced Badlands National Park visitor shares her top tips for getting the most of our your visit to this other-worldly park.
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Granite spires and pine-covered hills rise from the prairie on the state’s western edge, where you'll find top-notch attractions such as Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park,...
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Peaceful lakes, sweeping vistas, state fair food—here is our list of 30 essential Midwest experiences. Consider this a checklist for this year's travel, in case it's time to renew the...
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Mount Rushmore is just the first on a long, diverse list of things to see and do in this state, rich with history and natural beauty.
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Things to do in South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands include Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Spearfish Canyon and Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
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"Western chic" balances awe-inspiring badlands in the area around Medora, North Dakota.
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Where do Midwest Living's readers love to vacation? Here are 15 favorites -- and why our readers love them.