Embark on a narrated tour to the Badlands National Park from Rapid City. Learn about the history of the area and stop at the Minuteman II Missile Silo or Museum (open Tues-Sat) and the Prairie Homestead Sod House Historical Site. Visit Wall Drug Store and enjoy a late lunch.

Depart from Rapid City and drive through South Dakota ranch country towards the Badlands National Park. Stop at the Minuteman II Missile Silo or Museum to learn about the Minuteman Missiles that were in South Dakota for 30 years.

Next, stop at the Prairie Homestead Sod House Historical Site to see how the early homesteaders lived. Enter the Badlands National Park with a stop at the Ben Reifel Visitor Centre for about 45 minutes, with bathrooms available.

Enjoy the great displays and 20-minute video about the plants, animals, formations, fossils and early history of the Badlands. Drive the 30-mile loop road to Wall, SD with several stops at scenic overlooks and boardwalks for pictures and views of the dramatic landscapes of layered rock formations, steep canyons, towering spires, and mixed grass prairies.

Visit the famous Wall Drug Store where you can purchase a late lunch in their dining room. They still have the free ice water that made them famous, 5 cent coffee, homemade ice cream, cake donuts and good food.

Admire a huge Western art display, 25,000 South Dakota ranch brands burned onto the dining room walls, a silver dollar collection (oldest 1878) and many other shops, historic photos, and displays. After spending time in Wall, drive back to Rapid City, completing a large circle for a total time of approximately 7-8 hours.