This Scenic Drive Through South Dakota Is Downright Mesmerizing

South Dakota is home to the most incredible formations around: the Badlands. This natural wonder inside our famous Badlands National Park is home to the most breathtaking views, no matter where you're standing. Within this park is the most perfect highway to drive along, truly relax, and see gorgeous sights for miles. If you've been to the Badlands but you haven't driven upon this scenic byway, you're truly missing out.

This breathtaking loop road winds throughout Badlands National Park.

If you've been to the Badlands but haven't taken this scenic drive, you're truly missing out.

This byway isn't short, ranking in at 39 miles long loop of incredible views.

The loop can be taken in an hour and a half, but almost no one will finish that quickly because there's so much to stop and see.

The Badlands are full of scenic overlooks - 16 of which are along this highway - which are the perfect photo-op.

From mountain goats to bison and eagles, there's plenty of wildlife to come across. Beware - they may be crossing the highway.

This otherworldly drive is highly underrated, and the mountains truly come to life during sunrise.

If you haven't driven this scenic loop through one of our most amazing national parks, you're missing out on an experience that's absolutely mesmerizing!

This scenic highway is located inside Badlands National Park at 25216 Ben Reifel Rd., Interior, SD.

Have you taken this incredible scenic drive? How was the experience? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to share your photographs from your adventures in our South Dakota Nature Lovers Facebook group, or tag us on Instagram at #onlyinsouthdakota to see your photos featured!