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Badlands National Park Visitors purchasing items at the Badlands Natural History Association bookstore, Ben Reifel Visitor Center
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Badlands National Park
Cooperating Association
Badlands Natural History Association logo with bison and badlands

The Badlands Natural History Association is a nonprofit, cooperating association of Badlands National Park. Profits from their sales are donated to the park to print the park newspaper, fund the Internship Program, purchase library books, support scientific research projects, improve and maintain photographic and museum collections, and fund the Artist in Residence Program.

Executive Director: Katie Johnston

Contact Information: P.O. Box 47; Interior, SD 57750
(605) 433-5489
(605) 433-5248 fax

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Hikers in the Badlands Wilderness Area

Did You Know?
Badlands National Park maintains an open backcountry policy for exploration of its rugged landscape. While the park has no formal backcountry permit or reservation system, hikers are advised to stop at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center for planning assistance, safety tips, directions, and regulations.

Last Updated: January 16, 2009 at 15:18 MST