Badlands Loop Road in Badlands National Park.

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Hwy 240 Badlands Loop Rd

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Badlands National Park's North Unit gets the most visitors; this stunning road is easily reached from I-90 (exits 110 and 131) and you can drive it in an hour if you're in a hurry (and not stuck behind an RV). It is the main thoroughfare through the park, with lookouts, vistas and animal sightings aplenty.