I believe the Notch Trail is the best hike in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. This epic fun trail has a ladder climb, ...

There are only eight developed hiking trails in Badlands National Park but the entire 244,000 acres of the park are open to hikers. All of the developed trails in Badlands National Park start from ...

Be sure to watch the sunset at the Pinnacles Overlook and sunrise at Big Badlands Overlook or Door Trail. Summer is the park’s busiest season, when trails and overlooks tend to be crowded, lodging and ...

As a frequent traveler and local who grew up in Illinois, my suggestions for the best things to do in the Midwest include ...

If you can stay longer, include a walk to Agate House, take the trail into the Blue Mesa badlands, and consider a hike in the Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area.

Hike at Badlands National Park in South Dakota. South Dakota probably isn't the first state that comes to mind when considering the Midwest. However, this sparsely populated state on the region's ...