United States South Dakota Wall
Fossil Exhibit Trailhead
A trailhead leading to an outdoor showcase of ancient geological formations and preserved remnants of prehistoric life.
- South Dakota 240
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Fossil Exhibit Trail is a flat, long boardwalk that features plaques describing animals that used to inhibit The Badlands.
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Badlands National Park: The Complete Guide for 2023
Read more...Badlands? Why would you name a national park bad-lands? Well, the Oglala Lakota People were the first to name this site. They originally called this area “mako sica,” which translates to “land bad.” When French fur trappers traveled through, they called the area “les mauvaises terres à traverser” or “bad lands to travel across.” Rugged […]