You're crossing through the Badlands.
What? We said we wouldn't do the Badlands.
The Badlands make you feel good inside.
Well, you find anything out there in the Badlands?
The Oregon Badlands Wilderness is in this region of the state.
It grows well on Badlands, undemanding to frequent watering and fertilizing fertilizer.
And if you're worried about missing out on Badlands' Midwest landscapes, fear not.
That alone makes Wind Cave a worthwhile alternative to South Dakota's more crowded Badlands park.
Nestled in the wilderness of the southwest regions of South Dakota, Badlands Natural Park is located in the counties of Oglala Lakota,
Pennington, and Jackson.
While you will get a decent view of it on Interstate 90, for a better look,
drive scenic Highway 44 between Badlands National Park and Rapid City.