Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Overview

Introduction

If you want to see what the Great Plains looked like before the coming of farms and fences, spend some time in this park. Buffalo Gap National Grassland encompasses a large area in southwestern South Dakota (it surrounds Wall and Badlands National Park and is 55 mi/140 km south of Rapid City). Hiking, fishing and horseback riding are available, but equally worth your time is just watching the breeze rustle the grasses as it has done for thousands of years. Keep an eye out for prairie dogs, which can often be seen peeking out of their underground homes.

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