Badlands National Park

25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior, SD

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world's richest fossil ... Read More

Saddle Pass Trail

, Interior, SD

This short trail climbs up the Badlands Wall to a view over the White River Valley. The trail ends where it connects with the Castle and Medicine R... Read More

Castle Trail

S Dakota 240, Rapid City, SD

Sheep Mountain Road

Sheep Mountain Rd, Scenic, SD

The Sheep Mountain Table Road is four miles south of Scenic, SD on Pennington County Road 589. High clearance vehicles are recommended. The road is... Read More

The Door, Window, and Notch Trails

, Interior, SD

Door Trail 0.75 miles/1.2 km (round trip) Easy. An accessible ¼ mile boardwalk leads through a break in the Badlands Wall known as "the Door" and... Read More

Chadron State Park

15951 Highway 385, Chadron, NE

Nebraska’s first state park, Chadron State Park was founded in 1921 and is nestled among the distinctive buttes and canyons of Nebraska&rsquo... Read More

Smith Falls State Park

90159 Smith Falls Rd., Valentine, NE

Scenic Smith Falls State Park is home to Nebraska’s highest waterfall, also called Smith Falls. The state park is a popular destination for c... Read More

French Creek Natural Area

E French Creek Rd, Custer, SD

Follow the stream, as the trail is not marked or developed. Hikers generally cross French Creek about 42 times. Approximately 8 miles from Horse Ca... Read More

Ash Hollow State Historical Park

4265 Highway 26, Lewellen, NE

Sweet spring water made Ash Hollow SHP near Lewellen a major stopover on the Overland Trail and prompted prehistoric Indians to use it, too. Ruts e... Read More

Angostura Recreation Area

13157 N. Angostura Road, Hot Springs, SD

Angostura Reservoir is a water-lover's haven with breathtaking, scenic views. Offering crystal clear waters, 36 miles of shoreline, and some of the... Read More

Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area

1475 Highway 61N, Ogallala, NE

Located on the east side of Kingsley Dam and massive Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala is known as “the little lake.” Chilled by the massi... Read More

Sheps Canyon Recreation Area

28150 S Boat Ramp Rd, Hot Springs, SD

Nestled along Sheps Canyon Bay, Sheps Canyon Campground is the newest campground on Angostura Reservoir. It offers great access to the boat ramp an... Read More

Toadstool Trail

Toadstool Road, Harrison, NE

3 mile trail to Hudson-Meng Education & Research Center, 1 mile interpretive loop trail. Read More

Wind Cave Canyon Trail

, Custer, SD

The trail begins on the east side of Hwy 385 one mile north of the southern access road to the Visitor Center. This trail follows Wind Cave Canyon ... Read More

Lovers' Leap Trail

U.S. Hwy 16, Custer, SD

This popular trail begins with a steep ascent through a mature ponderosa pine forest, with views of the State Game Lodge and surrounding area. The ... Read More

Iron Creek Trail

, Hermosa, SD

The trail leaves the trailhead and leads south, crossing SD Highway 87, and traverses a small hill. It continues to follow the trail markers throug... Read More

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

Farm Island, Pierre, SD

LaFramboise Island Nature Area is a unique area along the Missouri River. The island is covered in trees and meadows, which are home to a variety o... Read More

Lost Cabin Trail

, Keystone, SD

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd, North Platte, NE

Home of famed showman scout William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park at North Platte recaptures the lif... Read More

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area