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National Parks in South Dakota

South Dakota is home to 2 national parks, each offering a distinct landscape and experience. Here they are, ranked by annual visitation.

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#1The yellow mounds are peaking out of the formations in this photo.

Badlands

SD

Busy

A 65-million-year vertical slice through time where fossil beds document ancient rhinos weathering into lunar-white spires.
#2rolling hills of forest and prairie landscape

Wind Cave

SD

BusyHidden Gem

One of the world's longest caves sits beneath mixed-grass prairie where bison and elk roam. Most visitors spend an hour underground.

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