Between Badlands National Park and the Black Hills, South Dakota has an incredible amount of things to do and see. This 6 day itinerary hits some of the highlights of the area - Wind Cave National Park, hiking Black Elk Peak in Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, biking the Mickelson Trail, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, and of course Badlands National Park. Where we stayed and favorite places to eat are also included in the itinerary as well as detailed maps and pictures.
Read more3 Short Hikes In Badlands National Park Great For Kids
Looking for something short and sweet to do in Badlands National Park? These 3 hikes- Door, Window, and Notch Trails- share one parking lot just 10 minutes from Interstate 90. All 3 trails are scenic and fairly easy trails that give a great taste of what makes the Badlands so special. Our kids really liked exploring them, especially climbing the fun ladder on Notch Trail.
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