Ancient Hunters Overlook
Perched above a dense fossil bed, this overhang, adjacent to the Pinnacles overlook, is where prehistoric bison hunters drove herds of buffalo over the edge.
4 Best Sights in Badlands National Park, South Dakota
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For the average visitor, a casual drive is the essential means by which to see Badlands National Park. To do the scenery justice, drive slowly, and don't hesitate to get out and explore on foot when the occasion calls for it.
Big Badlands Overlook
From this spot just south of the park's northeast entrance, the vast majority of the park's 1 million annual visitors get their first views of the White River Badlands.
Big Foot Pass Overlook
See where Sioux Chief Big Foot and his band traveled en route to the battle at Wounded Knee, December 29, 1890.
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Yellow Mounds Overlook
Contrasting sharply with the whites, grays, and browns of the Badlands' pinnacles, the mounds viewed from here greet you with soft yet vivid yellows, reds, and purples.
