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July 07, 2009
Sylvatic Plague Detected in Badlands National Park
Sylvatic plague detected for the first time in Badlands National Park's wilderness area

July 06, 2009
Summer 2009: Aerial Spraying of Badlands National Park
Aerial spraying scheduled for July to manage Canada Thistle in wilderness areas

June 15, 2009
Upcoming Fee Free Weekends at Badlands
Badlands announces fee free weekends to enjoy the park this summer

June 11, 2009
Bighorn Sheep are Lambing at Badlands National Park
Eleven healthy lambs were born to Badlands' bighorns this spring and more are expected.

June 03, 2009
Badlands Concludes Successful Education Outreach Season
Rangers from Badlands contacted nearly 6,000 students during the 2008-2009 school year.

May 22, 2009
Rockyford School Students Raise Tipi at Badlands
Local students assist the Badlands with tipi set-up

May 19, 2009
Astronomy Programs Begin May 29 at Badlands National Park
Visitors provided the opportunity to examine far-off galaxies and nebulas through first-class telescopes

May 19, 2009
Steve Thede Named Badlands Deputy Superintendent
Steve Thede brings 25 years of National Park Service experience to Badlands

May 01, 2009
Mule Deer Mortality
Wildlife managers are closely monitoring the mule deer population in the park for signs of illness

April 17, 2009
Spring Hours at Badlands National Park
During the weekend of April 18, the Cedar Pass Lodge opens for the season and the Ben Reifel Visitor Center hours of operation get extended

April 17, 2009
Junior Ranger Day at Badlands National Park
Children ages 5 to 12 can earn a Junior Ranger badge, patch, pin, and certificate at Badlands National Park on Junior Ranger Day, April 25, 2009.

March 30, 2009
National Park Service Addresses First Graduates of the Plus50 Program
National Park Service addressed the first graduating class of the Plus50 Program, an educational program offered at Western Dakota Technical Institute

March 04, 2009
Operation Dakota Peacekeeper Rangers Receive Awards
Law enforcement rangers awarded for their work and dedication to combat crime within Indian country

Historic photo of an employee and the Cedar Pass Camp sign  

Did You Know?
The Cedar Pass Lodge dates back to 1928 when Ben Millard and his sister Clara opened the Cedar Pass Camp to provide services to tourists braving the area's dusty, undeveloped roads. The Camp once consisted of a grocery store, gas station, dance hall, and cabins. It remains an oasis for travelers.

Last Updated: August 31, 2006 at 16:22 EST