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Badlands National Park

One of the finest Oligocene fossil beds of mammals in the world lies beneath the Badlands. Located between the Cheyenne and White rivers in southwestern South Dakota, the area also contains spectacular examples of weathering and erosion. Irregular ravines, fantastic ridges, low hills and cliffs display variegated color alternating with grayish white sediment.

All areas are open for hiking. Ranger-guided tours include nature walks, fossil talks and evening amphitheater presentations. Picnicking is permitted throughout the park but campfires are not allowed.

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Location	Interior South Dakota 57750
Phone	605-433-5361
Website	http://www.nps.gov/badl/ Over 11,000 years of human history pale to the ages old paleontological resources. Badlands National Park contains the world's richest Oligocene epoch fossil beds, dating 23 to 35 million years old. Scientists can study the evolution of mammal species such as the horse, sheep, rhinoceros and pig in the Badlands formations. Search Search this ...