Ancient fossils still lie hidden in the bold and bronzen buttes of Badlands National Park, a protected wilderness penetrated by hiking and biking trails.
The 1847 Whitman "Massacre" horrified Americans and impacted the lives of the peoples of the Columbia Plateau for decades afterwards. Was killing the Whitmans justified legal retribution, an act of revenge, or some combination of both? The circumstances that surround this tragic event resonate with modern issues of cultural interaction and differing perspectives.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Summer Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Rest of the Year:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Visitor Center is open everyday, 7 days a week, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas day, and New Year's day.
PARK GROUNDS
The grounds are open every day from dawn until dark.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Walla Get on Highway 12 going west. 7 miles west of Walla Walla, turn left onto Swegle Road (there will be brown park signs: 1 mile before turnoff and at turnoff). Go over railroad tracks and then bridge (approximately 1/2 mile). Turn left onto park entrance road, almost immediately after bridge. Road ends in circular parking area in front of Visitor Center.
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