Array of Grey - National Parks Gallery
Feral Horse (Equus caballus): once domesticated, these horses have been living in the wild since the late 1800's. Inadvertently fencing them in when TRNP became established, the Park Service maintains the horse... More
Devil's Gate - Weber, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library
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Devil's Gate - Weber, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library
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A desert canyon in Utah, Stereoscope Card
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Bad lands, near Caspar, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library
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Looking from a cave across the Rio Virgin
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A desert canyon in Utah, Stereoscope Card
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In the cañon, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library
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Statuary buttes, Badlands, S.D. / photo & copyright by J.A. Anderson, ...
2684C U.S. Copyright Office. On verso: Indian views, Rosebud Agency ... South Dakota. Copyright by J.A. Anderson. No. 236.
In the Badlands - Early photography, Public domain image
Title: In the Badlands.Artist: Edward Sheriff Curtis.Artist Bio: American, 1868 - 1952.Creation Date: 1904.Process: photogravure.Credit Line: Gift of Jo and Howard Weiner.Accession Number: 2007.001.045
Bad lands Ogunquit - Drawing. Public domain image.
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Theodore Roosevelt national park - Rolling Buttes
In early spring, before the prairie grasses begin their green regrowth, the evergreen Juniper trees are the only greenery present in the rolling tan of badlands' butte formations.
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Winter Wonderland
One of the best times of year to visit TRNP is in the winter; the buttes become accentuated with a blanket of snow covering them; the animals still abound, the are not deterred by the cold temperatures; the Lit... More
Layer Upon Layer - National Parks Gallery
Because it does not have as much vegetation covering the buttes, the North Unit is a perfect place to really see the layer upon layer of sediments that make-up of the badlands.
Endless Paths to Follow - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Adventure out into the endless wilderness of the North Unit of TRNP along one of the many hiking paths it has to offer. This particular trail happens to be the Buckhorn Trail; an 11.4 mile loop through the lush... More
A Balancing Act - National Parks Gallery
A picture that captures many geologic features unique to the Badlands; the main focus of the picture is of a hoodoo where the cap rock is a petrified tree stump; the background butte clearly depicts the etching... More
Prepare to be Petrified! - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is little known for it's petrified trees, but it does contain the nation's third largest concentration! Come explore the Petrified Forest Trail that takes you to a valley full o... More
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Armor Yourself!
Imagine that you fell from an embankment into a stream bed with just enough water to tumble you slowly along its course. Slowly you accumulate particles, small at first, then larger chunks as your body mass inc... More
Take a Hike! - National Parks Gallery
Step out and breathe the fresh air on one of the 100+ miles of hiking trails that TRNP has to offer! Who know what you will come across; from bison to breathtaking views, hiking is a great way to experience you... More
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Orange Sunburst
Scarlet Globemallow (Sphaeralcea coccinea): blooms in the months of June and July, between 4-8 inches in height, and had uses in soothing inflammations, sores, and wounds.
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Barren Buttes
The North Unit of TRNP provides stunning views of contrasting barren buttes of Bentonite Clay and the lush green river valley bottom. The greater elevation found in the North Unit compared to that of the South ... More
A Striking Prairie Sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Whether in the North Unit, South Unit, and/or Elkhorn Unit of TRNP, sunsets are absolutely stunning in the Badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Backcountry Adventures
Take time to venture off the beaten path and explore the backcountry of TRNP. The North Unit is a perfect place to do so, where the entirety of the unit is devoted to Wilderness. However, because of this, make ... More
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Expansive Views
Plateaus and tops of buttes provide expansive views of the buttes and river valley floor where one can really take in the vastness of the badlands. The North Unit, having a higher elevation than the South Unit ... More
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Stunning Sunsets
Whether in the North Unit, South Unit, and/or Elkhorn Unit of TRNP, sun sets and sun rises are an absolute must see for their stunning beaty.
Maah Daah Hey - National Parks Gallery
Take a trip on a portion of the Maah Daah Hey trail. The ten miles within the South Unit TRNP will give you a taste of the greater 150 mile long trail through the entirety of the badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Lichen It!
When wandering around the Badlands, take a closer look at the various rock formations. If you look closely, you will usually see that the white or green color that seemed to be just rock coloration is indeed sm... More
Bigfoot Pass Overlook - National Parks Gallery
Chief Spotted Elk (also known as Bigfoot) used the Badlands to his advantage while evading the US Army. He chose this route through the Badlands because it was not frequented by anyone other than the Lakota.
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Red Rock
Similar to that of a kiln baking ceramics, when a coal vein ignites (due to lightening strikes, forest fires, etc.), the heat will bake whatever rock sediment is above. Whether is be a sandstone, mudstone, and/... More
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Little Muddy
Get up close and personal with the Little Missouri River; discover why it is endearingly called "Little Muddy." Whether paddling or crossing, keep in mind that the Little Missouri can drastically vary in height... More
The Slumping Effect - National Parks Gallery
Due to the nature of the geology, soft sedimentary rock, of the Badlands, occurrences such as "slumping" is rather common. This is where entire sections of the rock layers will shift and "slump" downward creati... More
Who's a Hoodoo? - National Parks Gallery
Commonly found in sedimentary rock formations, such as the badlands, hoodoos are created when softer layers of rock erode at a faster rate than a layer higher up in a formation. Eventually, through wind and rai... More
Path Less Traveled By - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Summer season is by far when TRNP gets most of its visitation. However, winter months are a wonderful time to come to the park. Even though the loop road may not be open, the ten miles that are give one access ... More
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Prairie Stroll
Bison (Bison bison): average of 60-73 inches in height and 700-2,205 pounds in weight; primarily feed on grasses and sedges; habitat consists of a range from prairie to river valleys.
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Wind Canyon
One of the most beloved trails in the South Unit, Wind Canyon Trail, never disappoints in its views of the Little Missouri winding it's way through the forested valley of the Badlands. It also happens to be one... More
Big Badlands Overlook - National Parks Gallery
Big Badlands Overlook is the first stop for many park visitors, who can see the distinct layers of the Badlands spreading out into the horizon.
The Erosion Effect - National Parks Gallery
The Badlands are shaped by wind and rain and the rocks tell that story very clearly. This is a close up view of the smaller scale erosion to be seen in the stones around the park; little pockets. Be careful, th... More
Bigfoot Pass Overlook - National Parks Gallery
Bigfoot Pass Overlook is easily accessed from the Badlands Loop Road and marks Chief Spotted Elk's (also known as Bigfoot) journey leading a group of Lakota through the Badlands. This journey would end with the... More
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Little Mo
Take the chance to walk or camp alongside the Little Missouri. Lovingly called "Little Mo" or "Little Muddy," the Little Missouri can catch you off-guard at first site due to its northern flowing, muddy waters.
The Grand View - National Parks Gallery
Hike up the buttes to the left of the parking area of the Elkhorn Ranch Unit and take in the grand view encompassing the grandeur that Roosevelt found at his favorite ranching spot. One can really feel the tran... More
Like a Layered Cake - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Eroded exposed rock faces of the buttes, it is clear how the Badlands were created by the layering of various sediments. The layers are made up of of various deposits of sand, mud, volcanic ash, etc. that sprea... More
Like a Painting - National Parks Gallery
This picture perfectly captures lighting can really change the badlands. Sun rays can really pick out the colors in the prairie grasses and wildflowers as well as the layers of sediment in the buttes. Splashes ... More
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Popping Colors
Springtime is one of the most colorful seasons to visit the badlands. All of the flowers are in bloom and the grasses are vibrant green. That, combined with gorgeous skies, the barren buttes really pop their colors.
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Geologic Adventure
Take a moment to hike the short Nature Trail (1 mile loop) from the scenic overlook at Painted Canyon Visitor Center in the South Unit of TRNP. By doing so, one is able to get up close and personal with the geo... More
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Adventure On
Take the opportunity to adventure out into the badlands and get up close and personal with the prairie and geology that make up the badlands. The North Unit to TRNP is a perfect place to do this, for it is all ... More
Theodore Roosevelt national park - Sunset Perfection
One place that almost always promises a wonderful sunset view is the Wind Canyon Trail in the South Unit of TRNP. A short stroll (0.3 miles) to an overlook of the Little Missouri flowing in a curve below with b... More
The Slippery Stuff - National Parks Gallery
There are various layers of sediment going on in these Badlands formations. One such layer is of volcanic ash from when the Rocky Mountains were forming, known as Bentonite Clay. When wet, the clay becomes a ve... More
Ogunquit bad land - Drawing. Public domain image.
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Scenery and Landscapes - California, National Forest Service photograp...
Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History
Bad lands Ogunquit - Drawing. Public domain image.
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Seven birches II - Public domain scenic drawing
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Seven birches II - Public domain scenic drawing
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Bad lands - Drawing. Public domain image.
Badlands Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Bad lands Ogunquit - Drawing. Public domain image.
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Seven birches II - Drawing. Public domain image.
Bad lands Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Seven birches II - Public domain scenic drawing
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Landscape ("Badlands, Potato Creek") - Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Landscape ("Badlands, Potato Creek") - Bureau of Indian Affairs
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The Badlands - Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Group that Hiked to the Badlands - Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Landscape (Badlands) - Bureau of Indian Affairs
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River Bend Overlook - National Parks Gallery
One of the iconic and beloved spots in the North Unit of TRNP, the River Bend Overlook is an enduring structure from the 1930's when the Civilian Conservation Core built it in it's aptly named location.
Hell's Half Acre. Badlands National Park extension, South Dakota
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Road under construction by United States Resettlement Administration. ...
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Badlands National Park extension, South Dakota
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The Badlands of South Dakota - safety film negatives, Library of Congr...
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The bleached skull of a steer on the dry sun-baked earth of the South ...
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Badlands National Park extension, South Dakota
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Badlands National Park extension, South Dakota
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The bleached skull of a steer on the dry sun-baked earth of the South ...
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Badlands National Park extension, South Dakota
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United States Resettlement Administration workcamp. Badlands National ...
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View of land purchased by United States Resettlement Administration fo...
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United States Resettlement Administration workcamp in Badlands Nationa...
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Dry and parched earth in the badlands of South Dakota
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Abondoned farm south of South Heart, North Dakota. Little Badlands in ...
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Badlands. Williams County, North Dakota
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Badlands in the Panamint Range. Death Valley, California
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Badlands in the Panamint Range. Death Valley, California
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Badlands in the Panamint Range. Death Valley, California
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Rocky Mountain George, old prospector, born in badlands of Wyoming. Es...
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Badlands along highway between Great Falls and Havre, Montana
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McCone County, Montana. Coal miner who lives in a sheep wagon, and ope...
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McCone County, Montana. Coal mine on the edge of the badlands. The ope...
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Western Great Plains, Badlands, SD, USA
SL2-81-162 (22 June 1973) --- The most striking feature of this scene of the western Great Plains and the Badlands of SD (43.5N, 101.0W) is the rugged topography of the landscape. Over eons of time, the White R... More
Badlands, South Dakota - Drawing. Public domain image.
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Spring in the Badlands, South Dakota
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Carol M. Highsmith - Badlands, South Dakota
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Badlands National Park in South Dakota
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Carol M. Highsmith - The Badlands in South Dakota
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Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Badlands
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The peaks and points of the Furnace Creek Badlands are captured beautifully from this vantage point. Location: California Status: Publ... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Badlands and Gower Gulch
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: View the rugged geology of Gower Gulch from many vantage points above the Badlands. Location: California (36.411° N 116.839° W) Status... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Badlands South of Zabriskie Point
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Colorful rock formations shaped by wind and weather create a subdued landscape in the Badlands in Death Valley. Location: California (3... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Badlands
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Furnace Creek Badlands illustrate the geologic wonders of Death Valley nicely. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo f... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Badlands
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Scattered formations and rocks dot the Furnace Creek Badlands. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo from National Park Se... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - The Badlands in Death Valley
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Late afternoon creeps over the pastel-colored Badlands of Death Valley. Location: California (36.417° N 116.833° W) Status: Public dom... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Badlands
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The erratic, wavy patterns of the Furnace Creek Badlands are visable from this point high above. Status: Public domain. Photo from Nati... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Badlands
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Wind-smoothed rocky terrain and bright blue sky create a spectacular backdrop for an unforgettable drive. Location: California Status:... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Badlands Wash
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Badlands Wash is composed of layers and patterns of weather-beaten rock. Location: California (36.419° N 116.815° W) Status: Public do... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Badlands
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An aerial view of the Furnace Creek Badlands captures the shapes and patterns of the valley. Location: California Status: Public domai... More