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When was the last time you were at the Badlands? My XO Adventures in co-operation with the Badlands Observatory offers an exciting combination of natural wonder and science for Rapid City Locals!Your experience starts with transportation from downtown Rapid City to Badlands National Park. Here we'll set up for the best sunset view in Southwest South Dakota.
We'll arrive early to see wildlife during the Golden Hour. Bison, Pronghorn, Bighorn Sheep, Prairie Dogs, Porcupines, Badgers, Coyotes and more.
Once the sun sets, we make our way through the Badlands Loop Road during the blue hour, when the wild formations turn black against the vibrant blue sky.
After departing the park, we take a short drive to the Badlands Observatory, a somewhat hidden gem in the Badlands. The Observatory will be set up exclusively for our group. Telescopes of all sizes are available to view celestial objects.
The Observatory was built by by Deadwood local Ron Dyvig, and has worldwide recognition. Ron even discovered an Asteroid named 26715 South Dakota!
Light refreshments and charcuterie will be made available and included in the price of the tour. The inside of the observatory houses a museum of communication and observation equipment.
Teresa Hofer works along side Ron, and is a professional photographer. Not only has she captured mind-blowing celestial objects, but her photos of the Badlands and its wildlife are outstanding.
View the gallery, and purchase a print for your home, office or as a gift. Our outing will observe the meteors with the naked eye, while the multitude of telescopes are focused on a variety of targets in the sky.
We all should know and experience the gifts we have in our own backyard. Come along with My XO Adventures and explore the best time to be in the Badlands, now with a remarkable observatory added to the adventure!
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Main Street Square, 512 Main St,Rapid City,SD,United States
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