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Ah, the great outdoors. The sun on your face, the wind at your back, and (hopefully) a space to explore with your furry pal. While a walk in the park might seem like the most obvious place in the world to bring a dog, most U.S. national parks have strict rules regarding if and where pets are allowed. Guidelines can vary greatly, so we’ve compiled a list of each one, ranking them from most to least dog-friendly, to help you plan where to take your next parks adventure with your canine companion. First, a few universal guidelines: keep your pet on a six-foot (or shorter) leash at all times...

Badlands National Park may not see as many visitors as the Grand Canyon or Yosemite, but trust us, that's a good thing. The Badlands' striking landscapes are noticeably less crowded, making it easier to enjoy the beauty and solitude of the park's striped rock formations and dramatic canyons. Then, there's the wildlife — bison, bighorn sheep, and golden eagles, to name a few. Tent campsite at Badlands National Park, South Dakota, early morning Image zoom Credit: Karen Desjardin/Getty Images It'...

An hour east of Rapid City, ancient buttes, pinnacles and canyons form a dramatic shift in the prairie landscape. Drive the popular 39-mile Badlands Loop Road for an overview (and a good chance for encounters with bison, bighorn sheep and deer)." Their description of Wall Drug was even more fun, The question isn’t whether to take a photo at this billboard-hyped kitsch factory off Interstate-90 (where, yes, the coffee really costs only a nickel). The question is where to start?" Anyone who has been to the Badlands and/or Wall Drug knows exactly what they're talking about. And if you have...