23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Follow the Path

There are so many unique rock formations in the South Dakota Badlands. This is one of them. What I love about it, is the curved lines leading up to the formation. The sky helps a lot too. I feel like I am in another world here.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Badlands National Park, South Dakota, United States of America
Camera: NIKON Z 8
Copyright: © James Blask