An abandoned campsite found in a wilderness area inside Badlands National Park elicited a simple response from officials: "Do not do this." There were "large quantities of food, soaked sleeping bags ...

Expansive prairies, rugged rock formations, neverending views, and abundant wildlife. Welcome to Badlands National Park, encompassing more than 244,000 acres of desolate beauty in South Dakota. The ...

In a place like Badlands National Park, you don't find a lot of lengthy South Dakota hiking trails. There's a good reason for that. In a spot as desolate (yet still stunningly beautiful) as the ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – An abandoned campsite discovered at the Badlands Wilderness Area prompted the Badlands National Park to advise visitors of the ecological harm leaving behind waste can cause ...

Summer means high season for our nation’s National Parks, but that also means tourists behaving badly in these natural wonders. And just as Yellowstone officials were chastising a visitor for boldly ...

An abandoned campsite filled with trash and leftover supplies was found in Badlands National Park. Park officials emphasized that abandoning campsites causes ecological harm and is illegal. Responders ...