Wall & Badlands, SD

Sep 15   Chadron, Nebraska - Wall, South Dakota       145 miles   2 hours 45 minutes

We're staying at a campground called Sleepy Hollow Campground in Wall, SD. They have a
Good Sam rate, full hook ups $33.00 per day. We'll stay for 2 nights. This location is perfect for visiting Badlands National Park.

We came through here 5 years ago with Mama Janet & Papa Rudy. Back then we rushed through everything so now we'll take our time and explore the area.

Wall is home to the world famous Wall Drug Store, which is the #1 Roadside Attraction in America. Wall Drug has been entertaining and educating the traveling public since 1931. In 1936, Dorothy Hustead came up with the idea of advertising free ice water on signs along the highway. Since then, Wall Drug has evolved into a 76,000 square foot wonderland of free attractions including a restaurant that seats 520. There is something for everyone at Wall Drug.

Riding a "Jackalope"

Sep 15   Badlands National Park

We spent most of the day at Badland's National Park. We drove the Badland's Loop Road, a state scenic byway. Made a lot of stops along the way, and did some short walks to see the sights.

A mama deer on the hillside 

Then the babies came along

This is a herd of deer.....have to look good

Not a very good picture but it's a prairie dog

Having lunch

Looking for rattlesnakes

One of our short walks

Deer on the mountain

Travelers come to Badland's National Park for many reasons. Some are lured by the unusual rock formations, others come to camp, photograph wildlife, or search for birds or flowers. Many are paleontologists who come to study fossil remains of Badland's ancient life. For all visitors there is much ground to cover, for the park consists of more than 240,000 acres.