Sunday, September 11, 2011

South Dakota - The Big Surprise (part 2)

The best thing about traveling is seeing what's around the corner for the first time.  Or in this case what is west of the Missouri River.  As soon as we crossed over the river the scenery in South Dakota changed and we were immediately enthralled by what we saw.  It was like crossing the river brought us back to the western US.  

Badlands National Park was our first stop.  By taking the name and preconceptions with us we were completely taken aback by just how alluring this area is.  We had visions of desolate landscape and arid nothingness in our heads while driving into the park, but were surprised by what we actually saw.  There is a rugged beauty to this land that one must see for oneself.  

Badlands Bison

Badlands National Park

Road to the Badlands

Badlands Flowers

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