Badlands
United States · Americas
About Badlands
The Badlands of North Dakota are in the southwest portion of the US state. Here, the Little Missouri and other rivers carve stunning rock features out of the dry prairie.
Badlands travel guide
Understand
Badlands are unique formations resulting from millions of years of sedimentary buildup, followed by erosion.
Getting there
Interstate 94 passes west-east through the center of the region, connecting to Montana, Bismarck, Jamestown and Fargo. US Highway 85 drives north-south through the region.
Getting around
The area is sparsely populated and in the summer months gets extremely hot. Fill up your gas tank, check your coolant levels, and pack plenty of water.
Do
Hunting This is a prime area for mule deer.
Fishing Buffalo Gap Dam, 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Buffalo Gap (I94 exit 18) for trout, largemouth bass, and bluegill. Camels Hump Dam, immediately northeast of Sentinel Butte (I94 exit 10) for trout, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Odland Dam, 7 miles (11 km) north of Beach for pike, perch, and bluegill.
Eat
Rocky Mountain Oysters are cattle or buffalo testicles that are breaded and deep-fried. While many people enjoy this delicacy, locals enjoy tricking visitors into eating without disclosing the nature of the food.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.