Why now is the best time for a close view of wildlife in the North Unit
They’re Hungry When it Turns Cold Yeah, I’d much rather explore the Badlands when it’s warm and comfortable. But the wildlife in the north unit don’t have much choice. And that turns out good for us. Autumn is a good time to visit the park. ...
Use this Checklist Before a Fall Hike in the Badlands
A fall hike in the Badlands on one of these trails (click) is much more comfortable than a July/August hike when it is blazing hot. We have hiked the Badlands in every conceivable weather situation, in every month of the year. But we’ve learned to be more...
A quick trip for a rewarding autumn hike in the colorful Badlands
Where to Hike in the Fall An enjoyable autumn hike with an easy climb got us here. We love to take advantage of a spare moment with nothing scheduled – or at least nothing that can’t be re-scheduled. Mary wanted to hike. Her whole self was aching for a hike. And it’s...
Now is the time to catch fall colors in the Badlands.
Autumn is officially here, and its time to see the fall colors in the Badlands. We took an afternoon this week to look down on the Little Missouri River. That’s where small trees and shrubs, cottonwood, green ash and some aspens wear their fall yellow. The...