If you are traveling along I-90 through South Dakota, you will see a sign for the Badlands Scenic Drive. I would highly recommend you take this scenic drive into Badlands National Park. You can drive straight through and enjoy the scenery and wildlife, stop at the viewpoints, take short hikes, or stop at the visitor. This is my review of the best places to spot wildlife, get of the car for great hikes, and the best viewpoints.
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Oberg Mountain is a 2.5-mile loop hike with a gradual elevation gain of 500ft. This is a relatively easy hike with amazing views around the entire loop of the surrounding hills, Lake Superior, and Oberg Lake.
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Caribou Falls is an approximately 1-mile out-and-back hike, off of MN-61 between Tettegouche and Temperance State Parks. This is a subtly marked hike, meaning that although it is just a short distance away from the scenic highway that runs along Lake Superiors shore, you just might get to enjoy this waterfall by yourself. Enjoy the peacefulness of the Caribou River along your hike to the falls.
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Vacation Ideas to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park - Plan a trip for your family.. This post includes favorite hikes, places to visit, and ideas on where to camp.
