Ever since we arrived in Badlands National Park, South Dakota, I've been humming the Boss's "Badlands" from the Darkness on the Edge of Town album. The park was created in 1978, "Badlands" was released in 1978. Coincidence? Hmmm. Erosion is the lead player in this park. Wind, rain, and snow carry away thousands of tons of sedimentary deposits every year, leaving behind the colorful spires and formations. The area is surrounded by the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, so the rough peaks are a vivid contrast to the gentle waves of green prairie grass that stretch to the horizon. Some good hiking here, but you need to keep your eyes open for wildlife -- especially of the slithering variety.
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