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Badlands National Park

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Badlands National Park is near the Black Hills in South Dakota, and comprises about 244,000 acres of spectacular landscapes and diverse ecosystems. The rocky terrain and lack of water are a couple of reasons why the area was named "badlands."

Ecology Of Badlands National Park

A close-up view of a monarch mutterfly perched on a cluster of yellow plants. The butterfly appears feeding on the plant.
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Map of Bandlands National Park

Badlands National Park Map
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Badlands National Park Map