Badlands National Park
By: Grant Ghormley
History
Long ago the Lakota and Arikara Indians lived and hunted in this land. In 1939 The Badlands was recognized as a National Monument, the area was redesignated as a "National Park" in 1978.
Climate
The average Climate for Badlands National Park is 90 in the summer 60 in the fall, 10 in the winter, and 70 in the spring.
Activities and events
Activites
Climbing, Hiking, Sightseeing, Enjoying the night sky, Complete the badlands GPS adventure, Going Camping
Events
Driving the Badlands Highway 240 Loop Road, Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Becoming a Junior Ranger, exploring the back country
Picture of Ben Reifel Visitor Center
Fun Facts
- The Badlands is the only home of the black footed ferret.
- Rocks in the park erode at a rate of 1 inch per year.
- In WWII the military used 2,500 acres for an artillery range.
Association with Native Americans
The Lakota, Sioux, and Arikara Indians lived here. They used the land as breeding and hunting grounds.