Wander through a prehistoric wonderland of colorful rock formations, fossils, and prairies in southwest South Dakota. The surreal landscapes of Badlands National Park were created over millions of years. Rivers raged and winds gusted, depositing layer upon layer of rock until buttes and spires pointed toward the sky. Each layer displays a different hue as if painted in stripes of yellow, orange, purple, gray, and tan. It’s the kind of place that elicits gasps of awe.