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Badlands National Park Is Beautiful In The Winter

Did you know that Badlands National Park is beautiful in the winter?

Badlands National Park Winter

Many people don’t consider visiting a national park in the winter. Your annual national park pass works 365 days of the year. If you don’t have an annual pass, purchase yours at the park entrance. By purchasing an annual pass, you will be encouraged to learn more about where national parks are located across the United States. The National Park Service employees the best of the best. You will find a helpful face in many areas of the park. The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is open for visitors and is on your way to Badlands National Park at Exit 131 on I-90. I did not stop at this historic site on this road trip, but will stop in the future. Employees of Badlands National Park and the Minuteman Missle National Historic Site are ready for you to visit.

National Park employees

Thank you to Travel South Dakota for partnering with me on an epic winter road trip in South Dakota.

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It’s no secret that I love a good road trip from Iowa to North Dakota or South Dakota. I’m going to show you why you should visit Badlands National Park in the winter.

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When you travel across the Midwest in the winter, watch the weather and be flexible with your travel schedule. Pack a winter survival kit and make sure your car is in good working order. My Subaru Forester gets me where I need to go all across the country in winter weather.

Subaru Forester

Where Is Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park is located right off of South Dakota I-90 in Western South Dakota. There are two exits to the national park, Exit 131 and Exit 110, depending on what direction you are traveling from. Take the first exit that you see to Badlands National Park and drive the scenic loop. You will find yourself exiting the park at the other exit on I-90.

Travel Tip: Grab Breakfast at Wall Drug, at Exit 110

Breakfast
Donuts Wall Drug

Be A Smart Visitor To National Parks

Become A Windshield Traveler

sheep

Everyone can become a windshield traveler when it’s bitter cold outdoors. Many incredible sights in Badlands National Park are visible through your car’s windshield. I noticed rabbits running all around, and when I turned out of a parking lot, I encountered a beautiful big horn sheep overlooking the park.

Pull Over Into Overlook Parking Areas

There are several parking areas along the 31 mile drive through Badlands National Park. Pull into all of them, as they each offer unique views of the park.

picnic area in national park
driving in a national park

Break out your binoculars and see if you can view wildlife in the distance. Several of these parking areas have stairs that you can walk out on. These stairs are not treated in the winter, walk on them at your own risk. Be smart about where you walk and your winter visit will be a good one.

Plan Your Next Visit To Badlands National Park

Make mental notes when you visit Badlands National Park in the winter. You will see hiking trails that look interesting and fun. Your winter visit will inspire you to return in the warmer months.

Badlands National Park summer

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Any month is the perfect month to visit Badlands National Park. Do something new and visit Badlands National Park in the winter; you will be glad you did.

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SaraB

Sara is a travel enthusiast that resides in North Iowa. You can find her traveling where the plane, train, ship, or car will go. Are you looking to take a road trip? Sara has solutions for you!

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