Badlands National Park: Watch this BEFORE you go (One day itinerary)

Planning a trip to Badlands National Park? In this video, we take you inside one of the most unique landscapes in the United States to show you the best hikes, scenic overlooks, and must-see drives to help you plan your visit. From dramatic rock formations to sweeping prairie views, the Badlands feel like another planet—but knowing where to go and what to see can make all the difference. We’ll show you: The best hikes in Badlands National Park Top scenic overlooks and viewpoints Must-drive routes and scenic roads Tips for first-time visitors Hidden gems and lesser-known stops Whether you’re visiting for a day or building a full South Dakota road trip itinerary, this guide will help you make the most of your time in the Badlands. Part of Our South Dakota Road Trip Series: We’re exploring the best of South Dakota—from Sioux Falls to iconic stops like Mount Rushmore—along with hidden gems, roadside attractions, and local favorites. Popular Badlands Stops Featured: Notch Trail Door Trail Window Trail Badlands Loop Road Big Badlands Overlook Table of Contents 0:00 Start 2:00 Big Bands Overlook 4:00 Three Great Trails 18:27 Visitors Center 20:00 Scenic Drive 20:45 Fossil Trail 25:12 Prairie Dog Town 26:00 Minuteman Missel National Park Links to the places we visit in this video: Badlands National Park - https://www.nps.gov/badl/index.htm The Ranch Store - https://badlandsranchstore.com/about%... Minuteman Missile National Historic Site - https://www.nps.gov/mimi/index.htm ----------------------------------------- This channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not travel experts. We will give you our honest opinions and tips on what has worked for us, but you should do your own research. The images in this video are solely owned by LoveNesters. We do not allow the reuse of our images without written consent. If you would like to work with us, please reach out to [email protected] _____________________________ About us: After we raised our kids - we started going on regular adventures to strengthen our marriage and to keep life interesting. We have decided to share our adventures on YouTube. We seek out adventures big and small. We enjoy visiting small towns, looking for quirky attraction, searching for vintage items, and talking to people who are passionate about their hobbies. We go on these adventures once a week. We hope they provide inspiration to go on a few LoveNester adventures of your own. Date your Spouse - it is the best way to stay connected. Subscribe to our channel for weekly adventure ideas. We love hearing from you - you can comment on the videos or reach us at [email protected] --------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LoveNesters-... Instagram - Instagram: Lovenesters E-mail - [email protected] YouTube - @LoveNesters Thanks for being here. You can check out some of our other adventures using the following link. lovenesters We welcome you to the LoveNesters family. We look forward to hearing from you. Logo Design created by: Austin Pico Logo Animation created by Scene Factory: WEB: www.scenefactory.tv Facebook: Facebook: SceneFactory InstaGram: Instagram: scenefactorytv YouTube: @scenefactory17 Additional Royalty Free Music provided by tunetank.com Subscribe graphic by Pixaby.com