White River Visitor Center
White River Visitor Center
White River Visitor Center
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA17,334 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
This is not as large as the Ben Reifel Visitors’ Center, but it was still a good use of our time. It is located on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in the South Unit of the park. The exhibits focus on the Oglala Sioux tribal history and culture, which we found very interesting.
We were glad we made the drive to the South Unit. It is a pretty area
We were glad we made the drive to the South Unit. It is a pretty area
Written October 21, 2024
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sputNlaika
Houston, TX108 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
It took us about an hour to get to this smaller visitor center for the Stronghold Unit of Badlands National Park. Had intended to go rock hounding along the way on hwy 44 in the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands area, but it had rained the day before that the wet sand was just too soggy. The Visitor Center was small but still had great information on Native American history and culture in the area. The ranger, Richard, was very friendly and helpful. And they have restrooms on site as well. On the way back to Badlands National Park (North Unit - pretty much the main bulk of the park), at the advise of Richard, we took Sage Creek Rd (unpaved, but in good condition), and we got a close up glimpse of local farms/fields, buffalos (they had been rounded up already and were in a fenced area near Roberts Prarie Dog town), and beautiful views. Would definitely recommend a visit if you have time, but call ahead to make sure it's open and opens only seasonally - (605) 455-2878. Oh, and it has a cancellation stamp station (also tribal stamps) if you are collecting stamps with the National Parks Passport booklet.
Written September 23, 2017
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65Michel56
Mexico City, Mexico34 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
The people at the place was nice and helpful with information about the park, rangers’ activities and some history of the place. The place is small and a bit hard to find.
Written July 2, 2019
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Kitsaattheshore
in NJ462 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
It wasn't easy for us to find, but felt it was worth the drive.
Small, without all the book store stuff of the bigger visitor center. but it's got your passport stamp, & information about the area. The ranger was very helpful, told us that BIA according to an elder in his tribe stands for not, Bureau of Indian Affairs, but instead, Boss Indians Around, can understand that sentiment perfectly.
He also directed us back to where we needed to be via an unpaved highway with a 50 MPH speed limit, a first for us. And clued us into the fact that you know you are on Indian land if the highway marker has an arrowhead on it. Duh, missed that completely.
Glad we found our way here.
Small, without all the book store stuff of the bigger visitor center. but it's got your passport stamp, & information about the area. The ranger was very helpful, told us that BIA according to an elder in his tribe stands for not, Bureau of Indian Affairs, but instead, Boss Indians Around, can understand that sentiment perfectly.
He also directed us back to where we needed to be via an unpaved highway with a 50 MPH speed limit, a first for us. And clued us into the fact that you know you are on Indian land if the highway marker has an arrowhead on it. Duh, missed that completely.
Glad we found our way here.
Written September 30, 2018
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rob001
Chicago, IL10 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
We loved our stop at this small visitor center. We learned a lot about Lakota history and met some great people. The drive there was beautiful, and we got to see a landscape that was different than what is found around the campsites and main visitor center.
Written July 18, 2018
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William O
Rapid City, SD3,274 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
This visitor center is worth stopping in to see the exhibits and spend a few minutes refreshing yourself. Especially after a drive through the park.
Written June 18, 2022
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Dianna P
Independence, Missouri798 contributions
Sep 2019
This visitor center is very small but I got my passport stamped and the guy who was running it was very nice.
Written September 26, 2019
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Arn E
Stockholm, Sweden484 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
We were greeted by an entusiastic ranger, who gave us useful information and tips about things to do in the southern part of Badlands National Park.
Written September 6, 2019
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Vicki A
Brunswick, Md.1,313 contributions
Aug 2019
We enjoyed our time here at the Visitor Center. Lots of very nice things to shop for. The restrooms came in handy as well. Little restaurant inside if you need that!
Written August 15, 2019
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Sarah S
Westminster, CO1,084 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
We were quite impressed with this whole national park and this was our first taste. There were a lot of videos about a variety of topics we could choose. We got signed up for the junior ranger program and got to see the program ‘Bombs and Bones’ by Ranger Earl. That was really really interesting. There was an amazing American Indian artist offering artwork for sale outside the center.
Written May 20, 2019
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