Badlands National Park

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Badlands National Park

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With the Black Hills and Badlands, the western region of South Dakota is full of outdoor opportunities like hiking, camping, aerial tours, biking, snow sports and more. Fly over the Black Hills with Eagle Aviation’s aerial tours. Camp in the shadow of Mount Rushmore National Monument at Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch. Rent ATVs or snow mobiles (depending on the season) with Mad Mountain Adventures.

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