The Badlands
July 18th 2006 I wish I could convey the heat of this place. It's like opening an oven set around 325 degrees and crawling inside. It is also very reminiscent of the Painted Desert and Death Valley. A very cool drive around loop. I am on my way to Custer State Park to stay for 6 nights. I just left Mitchell, SD this morning after camping at Lake Mitchell campground. I did get to kayak on the lake this morn
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