Great example of settlers' lifestyle on the prairie...the rustic sod house/cabin. White prairie dogs also entertaining.

This is an interesting stop before you head into the Badlands National Park. Basically, there is a gift shop and then you can exit the back to the prairie sod homestead. This is an original structure apparently. There are detailed signs with information about the Homestead Act, etc. along the way. And also, the site is home to many prairie dogs that pop up every once in a while. Watch for the holes!

Located near the Eastern entrance to Badlands National Park, this is an informative location to see an actual sod house built by homesteaders. I'm not sure kids would appreciate the hard life these pioneers lived, but they can purchase nuts in the store to feed the white prairie dogs. It doesn't take too long to see the buildings, but much better than seeing it in books.