An online travel guide named the 60 campsites with the best views across the U.S., including one in South Dakota.

A "Homecooking" sign, perched on the side of a gravel road in southwestern South Dakota, stops me ... buttes draw 900,000 people a year to Badlands National Park, the heart of the landscape.

The closest major airport to Badlands National Park is in Rapid City, South Dakota. From there ... Standard scenic tours take about 90 minutes and involve climbing more than 700 steps, so be prepared ...

Often called the "Window to the West," Wall serves as an excellent hub for all South Dakota has to offer. Badlands National ... Visitor Center — just a few steps from Salty Steer.