Watching the Prairie Dog Towns
The Badlands and grasslands host sprawling prairie dog colonies alive with activity.
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Outdoors
The Black Hills, the Badlands and a season lived under open sky.
Mountain Biking the Hills
Singletrack and old fire roads make the Black Hills a growing draw for mountain bikers.
Chasing Waterfalls in Spearfish Canyon
A short season of snowmelt and summer rain keeps the canyon's falls flowing for hikers.
Winter in the Black Hills
When snow settles on the pines, the hills trade hiking boots for skis and snowshoes.
Spotting Mountain Goats at Mount Rushmore
The nimble goats near the monument are descendants of a small escaped herd from the 1920s.
Stargazing Over the Badlands
The park's dry air and distance from cities make it one of the Midwest's best places to see the stars.