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Badlands National Park is one of the most underrated and unique landscapes in the United States. Its name originated long ago when the Lakota people first called it "mako sica" or "land bad". The extreme

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The Fossil Exhibit Trail is a fully accessible boardwalk where you’ll find fossil replicas and exhibits about the now-extinct creatures of the area. It’s only 0.25 miles long, so it can be a nice quick stop. Looking for the best things to do in the Badlands South Dakota? See more about the best scenic drives, best hikes in badlands national park, where to see wildlife and more on this Local Adventurer post.

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