• Badlands formations against the blue sky; photo by Rikk Flohr

    Badlands

    National Park South Dakota

Schedule Of Events

In 2013, interpretive programs will be offered from May 26 - August 24. View the Schedule of Ranger-led Interpretive Programs (100 KB pdf).

 

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  • Geology Walk

    Monday, June 3, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Monday, June 3, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Monday, June 3, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Monday, June 3, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Monday, June 3, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Monday, June 3, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Monday, June 3, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Tuesday, June 4, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Tuesday, June 4, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Tuesday, June 4, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Tuesday, June 4, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Tuesday, June 4, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Wednesday, June 5, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Wednesday, June 5, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Wednesday, June 5, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Wednesday, June 5, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Wednesday, June 5, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Thursday, June 6, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Thursday, June 6, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Thursday, June 6, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Thursday, June 6, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Thursday, June 6, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Friday, June 7, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Friday, June 7, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Friday, June 7, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Friday, June 7, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Friday, June 7, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Friday, June 7, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Friday, June 7, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Saturday, June 8, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Saturday, June 8, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Saturday, June 8, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Saturday, June 8, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Saturday, June 8, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Saturday, June 8, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Saturday, June 8, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Sunday, June 9, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Sunday, June 9, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Sunday, June 9, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Sunday, June 9, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Sunday, June 9, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Sunday, June 9, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Sunday, June 9, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Monday, June 10, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Monday, June 10, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Monday, June 10, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Monday, June 10, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Monday, June 10, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Monday, June 10, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Monday, June 10, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Thursday, June 13, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Thursday, June 13, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Thursday, June 13, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Thursday, June 13, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Thursday, June 13, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Friday, June 14, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Friday, June 14, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Friday, June 14, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Friday, June 14, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Friday, June 14, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Friday, June 14, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Friday, June 14, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Wednesday, June 19, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Wednesday, June 19, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Wednesday, June 19, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Wednesday, June 19, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Wednesday, June 19, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Thursday, June 20, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Thursday, June 20, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Thursday, June 20, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Thursday, June 20, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Thursday, June 20, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Friday, June 21, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Friday, June 21, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Friday, June 21, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Friday, June 21, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Friday, June 21, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Friday, June 21, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Friday, June 21, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Monday, June 24, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Monday, June 24, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Monday, June 24, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Monday, June 24, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Monday, June 24, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Monday, June 24, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Monday, June 24, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Tuesday, June 25, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Tuesday, June 25, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Tuesday, June 25, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Tuesday, June 25, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Tuesday, June 25, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Wednesday, June 26, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Wednesday, June 26, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Wednesday, June 26, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Wednesday, June 26, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Wednesday, June 26, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Friday, June 28, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Friday, June 28, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Friday, June 28, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Friday, June 28, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Friday, June 28, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Friday, June 28, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Friday, June 28, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Sunday, June 30, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Sunday, June 30, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Sunday, June 30, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Sunday, June 30, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Sunday, June 30, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Sunday, June 30, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Sunday, June 30, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

  • Geology Walk

    Monday, July 1, 2013

    Explore the geologic story of the White River Badlands on this 45 minute walk. More

  • Fossil Talk

    Monday, July 1, 2013

    Explore what fossils can tell us about the story of ancient life in the Badlands, and learn why they should be protected. More

  • Junior Ranger Program

    Monday, July 1, 2013

    A 30 minute adventure into an aspect of the Badlands: a walk, a game, or another activity. Attendees will be awarded a Junior Ranger badge or patch. More

  • Evening Program

    Monday, July 1, 2013

    Join a park ranger for a 45 minute illustrated presentation. A weekly listing of program topics is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the Cedar Pass Campground kiosk. More

  • Night Sky Viewing

    Monday, July 1, 2013

    View the spectacular night sky through large telescopes, or bring your own binoculars. The ranger will help you to locate and identify constellations, stars, and planets. More

  • Sun Fun

    Monday, July 1, 2013

    Participate in solar activities and view the sun through a solar telescope at this informal gathering. More

  • Paleontology Lab

    Monday, July 1, 2013

    Come see a piece of history uncovered as paleontology staff prepare fossils found in Badlands National Park. More

Did You Know?

Sandstone caprock balanced atop eroding sediments, an example of a toadstool or hoodoo

The badlands are some of the fastest eroding landscapes on earth with erosion rates averaging 1” per year in their fragile layers. However, in areas where sandstone is found, the erosion rate may be 1” in 500 years. Often, toadstools form when surrounding sediments erode beneath a sandstone caprock.