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  1. 10 hours ago

    Many generations of Lakota have used the Curly Cup Gum Weed to treat poison ivy. They use the sticky sap on the outside of the plant and rub it onto the afflicted area for relief. These are home remedies that work!

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  2. Jul 23

    In the 1930s and 1940s a draft horse was taken to the top of Cedar Butte to help log the older, large cedar trees. The only trails to the top are game trails and they are hard to negotiate for humans today.

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  3. Jul 22

    Cedar Butte in the South Unit is a location where the Eastern Cedar meets the Western Juniper? More fascinating is these plants can cross pollinate and produce viable offspring since the Eastern Cedar is actually a type of juniper.

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  4. Jul 12

    that is home to 15 different species of bees, including two listed on the IUCN’s Red List as vulnerable?

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  5. Jul 8

    What do 6th graders and the solar system have in common? Join us this evening at 9:00 in the Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater to find out! We wrap up our guest speaker series with Kevin Poe of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours.

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  6. Jul 7

    This evening's keynote speaker will provided glimpses into the secrets of the universe! Dark matter, dark energy, and black holes? Yes, please! Join us in the Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater at 9:00 where Paul Ricketts of the University of Utah will be presenting.

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  7. Jul 7

    So much to do in this weekend. Ranger programs, guest speakers, and nightly star gazing, oh my! Can't keep up with all the activities? Here's a schedule of this weekends programs.

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  8. Jul 6

    Join us tonight at 7:30 in the Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater. Black Hills Raptor Center will be giving a presentation on owls! You won't want to miss this ! Stick around after for some serious star gazing.

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  9. Jul 6

    It's our Astronomy Festival this weekend! Join us for afternoons and evenings of star gazing. Half the park is after dark!

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  10. Jul 4

    USA! Celebrating in or around ? You may be able to catch the town of Interior's 9:30 pm Fireworks show from your favorite overlooks. We suggest the top of Cliff Shelf Nature Trail if you can't make it to Interior, SD.

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  11. Jul 4

    Today we celebrate our nation's birthday. But, that the Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776? Whether on July 2 or July 4, exploring your favorite national park is a great way to celebrate! Join a ranger program or hike a trail today.

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  12. Jul 3

    Do any of our followers have their own national park related acronyms they might use?

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  13. Jun 29

    Did you know there are seashells in South Dakota? 65 million years ago, South Dakota was under an inland sea, meaning you can find fossil clams, ammonites, and other sea creatures in the park! If you find a fossil, LEAVE IT WHERE IT IS!

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  14. Jun 23

    Happy ! Bobcats are one of the more elusive species here at Badlands. This one was caught on a trail camera set up by our wildlife biologists.

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  15. Jun 21

    Summer is here and so are we! Happy Summer Solstice day to everyone!

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  16. Jun 18

    Due to weather concerns, the Discover Badlands event scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, 2018 has been cancelled. Watch Facebook for updates once the event has been rescheduled.

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  17. Apr 20

    Badlands will share stories of parks within a day’s drive during National Park Week. Each day a different park film will be featured at 1pm in the Visitor Center.

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  18. Apr 12

    Blizzard conditions on Friday will impact park operations. Heavy snow and strong winds expected. Whiteouts will make travel dangerous to impossible.

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  19. Apr 3

    Due to winter weather driving conditions, the Ben Reifel Visitor Center will delay opening until 10am

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  20. Mar 16

    Hwy 240 loop road is closed due to heavy snowfall. Will open sometime tomorrow. Sage Creek Rim Road closed until further notice.

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