


Bisti/De-Na-Zin Badlands: surreal hoodoos, wave-like sandstone, and mushroom-shaped spires make dramatic abstract landscapes. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm side light and long shadows; night offers clear- sky milky‑way shots. Remote BLM area with unmarked trails — short hike from a dirt pullout; 2WD can reach in good weather but high-clearance recommended after rain. No entrance fee or permits; practice Leave No Trace and plan water, navigation, and extra time for scouting.



Bisti/De-Na-Zin Badlands: surreal hoodoos, wave-like sandstone, and mushroom-shaped spires make dramatic abstract landscapes. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm side light and long shadows; night offers clear- sky milky‑way shots. Remote BLM area with unmarked trails — short hike from a dirt pullout; 2WD can reach in good weather but high-clearance recommended after rain. No entrance fee or permits; practice Leave No Trace and plan water, navigation, and extra time for scouting.