Badlands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

Step back into Cold War tensions at Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in South Dakota. Explore a decommissioned launch facility and missile silo. Tour the Launch Control Facility, a once-top-secret underground bunker where crews could have fired Minuteman II missiles. See a real missile up close at the Delta-09 silo, a chilling reminder of the era's nuclear threat. The park preserves history to help us understand the dangers and importance of nuclear deterrence.

Immerse yourself in Lakota life at the Oglala Lakota Living History Village in South Dakota. Walk through recreations of tipis and log cabins, learning how the Oglala people adapted their dwellings on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Local Lakota guides share their culture and history. See traditional crafts demonstrated, like hide tanning and beadwork. This open-air museum offers a glimpse into the past and a chance to appreciate the enduring spirit of the Oglala Lakota Nation.

Prairie Homestead Historic Site

This historic site features a preserved sod house built in 1909 by Ed and Alice Brown. Explore their original dugout dwelling and outbuildings, understanding the challenges and triumphs of homesteading life. See farm animals, both rare white prairie dogs and more familiar creatures. Dress in period clothing for a fun, interactive experience. This glimpse into the past showcases the grit and resourcefulness of early South Dakota settlers.