Photo of the Day: August 8, 2015 "Bighorn Sheep in the Badlands"

Here is a group of Bighorn Sheep in Badlands National Park in South Dakota. We came across them while driving and pulled over for viewing where I shot them with a telephoto lens. Very unique creatures!

The Badlands of South Dakota

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Late this past August I visited one of my personal favorite National Parks: Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Not only is there sentimental value to me (growing up I visited many, many times with my family) but the raw beauty of this wilderness impresses me every time. If you ever get the opportunity to visit this incredible place, you must take advantage of it!

Bighorn Sheep, Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Bighorn Sheep, Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

As seen above, the grasslands surrounding the sprawling Badlands is captivating in its own way. Not only is the landscape stunning, but the wildlife is beautiful and can be a challenge to photograph...thank you telephoto lenses!

Pronghorn, Badlands National Park, South Dakota

American Bison, Badlands National Park, South Dakota

American Bison, Badlands National Park, South Dakota

The Painted Canyon

Painted Canyon National Park is located in Billings, North Dakota, near the town of Medora. It is part of the Badlands of North Dakota. On a recent trip driving out to the west coast, I stopped by and took some photos.

  

A view of the canyon.

A viewing deck in the park.