a spectacular view of the Badlands Wall, and epic views of the White River Valley! It is no wonder that the notch trail is the park's most popular hike and a favorite hike amongst us National Park ...

In fact, the White River Badlands were proclaimed a national monument in 1939 and elevated to a national park in 1978, mainly to protect the fossil beds from nonscientific collectors. Researchers ...

The Notch Trail is my favorite hike in Badlands National Park ... and epic views of the White River Valley! Distance: 1.5 miles out and back round trip hike. Elevation Gain/Loss: 125 feet Time ...

Badlands National Park is a vast wilderness ... Most people overlook the South Unit of the park. There are far fewer visitors — but also fewer services. The White River Visitor Center is located 20 ...