11 days in Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park & Voyageurs National Park Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Black Elk Peak and then stroll through Windcross Conservancy. On the 16th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the fascinating underground world of Wind Cave National Park, trek along Rankin Ridge Nature Trail, and then take a memorable drive along Needles Highway.

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Washington DC to Wind Cave National Park is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. When traveling from Washington DC in June, plan for a bit cooler days in Wind Cave National Park, with highs around 73°F, while nights are much colder with lows around 48°F. You will leave for Badlands National Park on the 17th (Fri).

Explore Badlands National Park's surroundings by going to 1880 Town (in Murdo) and Hurley Butte Horseback Riding (in Interior). Spend the 18th (Sat) exploring nature at Badlands National Park. The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along Loop Road, look for all kinds of wild species at Roberts Prairie Dog Town, look for gifts at Badlands Ranch Store, and take in the dramatic natural features at Badlands Wall.

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Drive from Wind Cave National Park to Badlands National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Wind Cave National Park in June: high temperatures in Badlands National Park hover around 83°F and lows are around 54°F. On the 22nd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Voyageurs National Park.

Voyageurs National Park is known for nature, parks, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Crane Lake, trek along Locator Lake Trail, take in nature's colorful creations at Ellsworth Rock Gardens, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Echo Bay Trail.

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Explore your travel options from Badlands National Park to Voyageurs National Park with the Route module. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Badlands National Park in June; daily highs in Voyageurs National Park reach 73°F and lows reach 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.