Dallas - Badlands National Park SD | Bison at Sage Creek, Prairie Dog Town & Wall Drug | Day 2

Explore Badlands National Park, South Dakota, one of America’s most dramatic landscapes filled with rugged canyons, colorful layered rock formations, wildlife, and endless viewpoints. Located off Interstate 90 near the town of Wall, SD, the Badlands offer unforgettable stops including Sage Creek Wildlife Area, Prairie Dog Town, and the iconic Wall Drug.

📍 Badlands National Park Address:
25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior, SD 57750
(Main Northeast Entrance)

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⭐ Top Attractions Covered in This Video

🦬 Sage Creek Wildlife Area (Bison Viewing)

One of the best places in the park to see wild American Bison, Pronghorn, Big Horn Sheep, and wide-open prairie landscapes. The drive along Sage Creek Rim Road is quiet, scenic, and perfect for wildlife photography.

🐾 Prairie Dog Town

A must-stop viewpoint where hundreds of playful Prairie Dogs pop in and out of their burrows. Great for families, wildlife lovers, and close-up video shots.

🌄 Badlands Scenic Loop – Highway 240

The main road through the park featuring major overlooks:
• Big Badlands Overlook
• White River Valley Overlook
• Panorama Point
• Yellow Mounds
• Fossil Exhibit Trail (easy boardwalk)

🏜️ Wall Drug – South Dakota’s Most Famous Roadside Stop

Only 7 minutes from the Badlands’ Northeast Entrance, Wall Drug is a historic must-visit spot known for its free ice water, quirky Western displays, shops, restaurants, and photo ops.

📍 Wall Drug Address:
510 Main St, Wall, SD 57790

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🕒 Best Time to Visit
• Late spring to early fall for scenic drives and wildlife.
• Golden hour for the best photos of Badlands formations.
• Wildlife is most active early morning and sunset.