Overview
Badlands National Monument was authorized in 1929, but not officially established until 1939. It became a National Park in 1978. Most visitors drive through on the Highway 240, known as Badlands Loop Road. We turned onto Highway 240 in Wall, South Dakota.
Pinnacles Overlook
Our first stop was Pinnacles Overlook. Bighorn sheep were hanging out around this overlook when we were there!
Yellow Mounds Overlook
As the name implies, this stop overlooks yellow mounds.
Burns Basin Overlook
This overlook has an accessible boardwalk!
Panorama Point
A beautiful view down to the White River Valley.
Fossil Exhibit Trailhead
Saddlepass
Big Badlands Overlook
Our last stop on the Badlands Loop Road was the Big Badlands Overlook. Highway 240 rejoins I-90 just beyond this overlook.
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