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Badlands National Park
Things To Know Before You Come

things to know before you come includes:

Your Safety
Weather
Pets
Accessibility
 
 

Planning ahead can often make the difference between a good trip and a great one. Explore these pages to discover the essential information you need to know before you leave home.

Additionally, the Badlands Visitor Guide (1.85 MB PDF) provides in-depth information on visiting the park, attending ranger-led activities, and hiking park trails.
Visitors viewing the exhibits at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center
Visit the park's visitor centers
Enjoy interactive exhibits and media at the park's visitor centers.
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The white water of Sage Creek  

Did You Know?
Available water in the badlands is always loaded with sediment. Cloudy and milky white in appearance, the water contains particles that carry a slight charge of electricity. The particles repel each other, instead of settling to the bottom. Early visitors found the water unsuitable for drinking.

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Last Updated: July 15, 2009 at 13:16 EST