Gold miners were not fooled by the color of the hills — but anyone with a camera will want to see the gold in the Badlands hills.
We like to get into the Badlands a couple of hours before sunset — and that means it’s going to be cold in the winter.
But if you’re bundled up for the cold, dressed in layers, and limit your time outdoors, the reward is greater than expected.
We love the Golden Hour, that last hour of sunlight. In the Badlands, that means long shadows, distinct contours, and a color shift. For a few minutes, the landscape turns to gold, then as the sunset, the blue hour sets in.
Here’s how to access the visual attraction most people never see:
Check the time for sunset.
That’s super easy. Just type into a Google Search bar these words with the date: Sunset Medora, ND (date), and you’ll get something like this:
On weekends, we like to get out and explore the region, so we leave with you just a snapshot or two on Saturdays. Pretty pictures to whet your interest in the Badlands.
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