Badlands National Park Adventure, Wall Drug and Baja
Overview
My XO Adventures believes The Badlands can be a wonderful experience for your senses, and there are a lot of stories to be told about the park. It's also abundant with wildlife, but you've got to know where to go.
We have walked, crawled, climbed, and taken the back roads through the park to find places we know you'll love. This is not a strenuous journey and is suited for all ages. We encourage you to check out our Google Reviews for My XO Adventures online to see what kind of experience you'll enjoy by coming along with us.
We take care of the details and may even have some surprises for you along the way. Every day is different, and we love what we do. We explore the Badlands, not just tour them. Learn about the history, wildlife, fossils, geological shapes, and sacred places. Commonly missed and extraordinary places are where we go.
We have walked, crawled, climbed, and taken the back roads through the park to find places we know you'll love. This is not a strenuous journey and is suited for all ages. We encourage you to check out our Google Reviews for My XO Adventures online to see what kind of experience you'll enjoy by coming along with us.
We take care of the details and may even have some surprises for you along the way. Every day is different, and we love what we do. We explore the Badlands, not just tour them. Learn about the history, wildlife, fossils, geological shapes, and sacred places. Commonly missed and extraordinary places are where we go.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Binoculars
- Entry/Admission - Ben Reifel Visitor Center
- Entry/Admission - Badlands National Park
- Entry/Admission - Buffalo Gap National Grassland
- Entry/Admission - Wall Drug
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Badlands National Park, Rapid City, SD
Enjoy your wildly tantalizing and educational experience while you're taken through one of the most unique National Parks in the US! A massive area of constant change, they named it the Badlands for a good reason. Not to worry, as our ride takes us safely through this otherworldly land, stopping along the way to see beautiful formations, wildlife, mineral deposits, and open sky. You'll love your time, and learn what most miss on this magical tour.
We drive the Badlands Loop, including the visitors center with stops all along the way.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Badlands Loop Road Hwy 240, Badlands National Park, SD
A stop at the Visitors Center gives you time to take a break, ask questions from the park staff and pick up a souvenir.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Buffalo Gap National Grassland, Rapid City, SD
The Grasslands are not only beautiful, but full of beautiful stones that tumbled down from the Black Hills. We'll stop to see the agate fields and take some home. It's ok, this location is rock hound friendly and legal to search for and take a stone or two.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Scenic, Scenic, South Dakota
A stop at the old Ghost Town of Scenic before visiting Sheep Mountain Table. Spend some time in the old jail or peek in the windows of yesterday.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wall Drug, 510 Main Street, Wall, SD 57790-9501
One of the greatest success stories you'll ever hear. Wall Drug is known around the world for its free water and unmistakable billboards. This roadside curiosity has been around for almost 100 years, and its still going strong. Let's enjoy lunch and peruse what started as a modest drug store in a dirt poor town into a mammoth operation today.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Badlands National Park, Rapid City, SD
Enjoy your wildly tantalizing and educational experience while you're taken through one of the most unique National Parks in the US! A massive area of constant change, they named it the Badlands for a good reason. Not to worry, as our ride takes us safely through this otherworldly land, stopping along the way to see beautiful formations, wildlife, mineral deposits, and open sky. You'll love your time, and learn what most miss on this magical tour.
We drive the Badlands Loop, including the visitors center with stops all along the way.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Badlands Loop Road Hwy 240, Badlands National Park, SD
A stop at the Visitors Center gives you time to take a break, ask questions from the park staff and pick up a souvenir.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Buffalo Gap National Grassland, Rapid City, SD
The Grasslands are not only beautiful, but full of beautiful stones that tumbled down from the Black Hills. We'll stop to see the agate fields and take some home. It's ok, this location is rock hound friendly and legal to search for and take a stone or two.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Scenic, Scenic, South Dakota
A stop at the old Ghost Town of Scenic before visiting Sheep Mountain Table. Spend some time in the old jail or peek in the windows of yesterday.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wall Drug, 510 Main Street, Wall, SD 57790-9501
One of the greatest success stories you'll ever hear. Wall Drug is known around the world for its free water and unmistakable billboards. This roadside curiosity has been around for almost 100 years, and its still going strong. Let's enjoy lunch and peruse what started as a modest drug store in a dirt poor town into a mammoth operation today.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
David_B
August 2021
Daniel is a knowledgeable guide, entertaining and informative about the Badlands and the Black Hills region. We also enjoyed hiking and visiting the Badlands and enjoyed learning more about the Delta 9 museum and video. The picnic presentation was really well done using a nice western table cover...
Daniel is a knowledgeable guide, entertaining and informative about the Badlands and the Black Hills region. We also enjoyed hiking and visiting the Badlands and enjoyed learning more about the Delta 9 museum and video. The picnic presentation was really well done using a nice western table covering with real utensils, real food, and real fruit. It was really well done. Thanks again. You were awesome. I highly recommend the tour.eastdcm
June 2021
Daniel and My XO are the perfect way to see the badlands and area. I am still trying to figure out how I can get this guy to be my guide in every city I travel to. He is really funny and knowledgeable and loves LOVES travel and hosting. Don't hesitate. BOOK this!!
Daniel and My XO are the perfect way to see the badlands and area. I am still trying to figure out how I can get this guy to be my guide in every city I travel to. He is really funny and knowledgeable and loves LOVES travel and hosting. Don't hesitate. BOOK this!!T3720BDshawnk
June 2021
I had the good fortune to be on a group trip that Daniel Milk led in Utah's Zion National Park. Daniel is one of those rare people that intuitively knows what everyone needs throughout the experience. Although everything that Daniel provided during our trip was outstanding, including the experi...
I had the good fortune to be on a group trip that Daniel Milk led in Utah's Zion National Park. Daniel is one of those rare people that intuitively knows what everyone needs throughout the experience. Although everything that Daniel provided during our trip was outstanding, including the experiences he led and those led by his collaborative outdoor experiential partners, it was the respectful way in which Daniel led the tours that impressed me most. Daniel was intentional in recognizing the importance of land acknowledgement and sharing the history of First Nations Peoples both at Zion and at our stop in Nevada's Valley of Fire. I highly recommend Daniel to anyone looking for a fulfilling and enriching experience...plus...you just may gain a new friend. Live 4 Love ShawnTravelin224
February 2020
Thanks Daniel, I really enjoyed meeting new friends and spending quality time outside, kayaking, and seeing all the manatees. I'm enjoying my move to Florida. Look forward to more trips this year with group. Happy Yaking!! Jackie
Thanks Daniel, I really enjoyed meeting new friends and spending quality time outside, kayaking, and seeing all the manatees. I'm enjoying my move to Florida. Look forward to more trips this year with group. Happy Yaking!! Jackiejttravis
February 2020
So fun, exceptional tour guide, saw loads of manatee and birds. A great 2-3 hour easy kayak trip in smooth river water. Easy for beginners. Highly recommend this to anyone including families.
So fun, exceptional tour guide, saw loads of manatee and birds. A great 2-3 hour easy kayak trip in smooth river water. Easy for beginners. Highly recommend this to anyone including families.dah2013
February 2020
And by exceptional, I mean that I rarely join tour groups because they tend to be too "vanilla" for my taste. But, because I had heard so many positive comments about Daniel, the organizer for this event, I chose to make an exception and give it a try, and I am very glad that I did. It was a rema...
And by exceptional, I mean that I rarely join tour groups because they tend to be too "vanilla" for my taste. But, because I had heard so many positive comments about Daniel, the organizer for this event, I chose to make an exception and give it a try, and I am very glad that I did. It was a remarkable day, in every sense of the word. In the days leading up to the event, the participants were kept informed on a regular basis, as to developments and while each aspect of the event was executed flawlessly, it never felt regimented. Our group was transported in a very nicely appointed, 12 passenger white van (named Vanna White 😉). The tour guide that Daniel arranged for us in Crystal River was among the best that I have encountered. After kayaking for several delight-filled hours, we proceeded to lunch at the crab plant where we enjoyed some of the best seafood that this former resident of the Florida Keys has ever been served. The "cherry on top", both literally and figuratively was a quick stop at Twistee Treat for a bit of dessert. Suffice it to say that this was one of the best day trips that I have experienced in recent memory, and that sentiment was shared by all who attended. I am keeping a close eye on future offerings, and fully intend to participate frequently. Thank you, Daniel, for a truly remarkable day!