Best Western Plains Motel

10/27/2026

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10/27/2026

Best Western is now part of WorldHotels. Welcome to WorldHotels, we’re so glad you’re here.

10/05/2026

It appears a few unexpected guests have checked in for spooky season… let us know if you see anything suspicious.

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10/02/2026

Back to my regularly scheduled tossing and turning 🥲

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09/22/2026

Leaf peepers rejoice, it’s officially fall 🍁 Where are you traveling first?

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09/20/2026

Anyone else? 🙋‍♀️

📍Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel
Panama City, Panama

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09/14/2026

When the accommodations are fit for royalty, it's only right to treat yourself accordingly 👑

📍 Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Darlington, England

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09/08/2026

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📍 Best Western Hotel Moran
Prague, Czech Republic

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09/04/2026

Me the moment it hits 5:00pm before a long weekend… ⏰

📍Beachcroft Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Bognor Regis, England, Great Britain

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08/31/2026

Saddle up for a getaway where frontier charm meets cowboy culture 🤠 Tucked in the heart of Wyoming, this gateway to the American West is packed with wide-open landscapes, rich history and unforgettable experiences.

📍Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites
Cody, Wyoming, USA

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07/04/2026

Happy 4th July! We hope you celebrate today! Cheers from all of us at the Best Western Plains Motel. Enjoy the weekend!

04/07/2026

Just a short drive away to the Black Hills, Badlands, and the famous Reptile Gardens!
Book your stay with us today.
(605)279-2145

Our Moon Crab struck quite the pose today!

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12/01/2025

We are closed for the season. Please take time this holiday season to enjoy the little things in life like spending quality time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you in the spring.

10/30/2025

My all-time favorite is being served Saturday. Hot Beef! The best around.
Hang out for the evening and relax in our hot tub/ indoor pool.
Book your stay today!
605-279-2145

Lunch is served at the Wall Drug Café! 🍴
Enjoy favorites like BBQ Ribs, Chimichangas, and Chicken Fried Steak—something delicious every day of the week! 😋

Oct 27 – Nov 2 | Daily Special $11.49 | Soup & Sandwich $9.69

10/23/2025

Only a few nights left for the night programs!! Don't miss out! We are just 8 miles from the entrance to the park.
Call to book your stay.
(605)279-2145

It’s the FINAL week of Evening Programs for Summer 2025!

This Friday & Saturday join us at 8:00 PM at the Cedar Pass Amphitheater for a ranger-led Evening Program — followed by the Night Sky Program at 8:30 PM.

The rest of the week will be the Night Sky Program only, beginning at 8:00 PM.

Here’s what’s happening this week (9.19–9.24):

🚀 9.19 – Delta-01 Virtual Tour with a Minuteman Ranger
🌾 9.20 – Prairie Perspective with Ranger Amanda
🔭 9.21–9.24 – Night Sky Program only (starts at 8:00 PM)

Don't miss your last chance this season to explore the stories of the Badlands — and the wonders above. See you under the stars!

NPS Image: Poster advertising evening programs. A camera illuminates a graphic moon. The background is an illustration of a starry night sky and Badlands formations. Cartoon ticket stubs list each presentation title and date.

09/10/2025

Badlands is bee-utiful! And we owe it all to our buzzy pollinators.

From the prickly pear and scarlet globemallow, to the sego lily and common sunflower, bumble bees are an integral part of the vivacious blooms of Badlands National Park.

As bumble bees zip from flower to flower, they deposit pollen, which in turn fertilizes the plant, enabling the growth of fruits and blooms.

Some flowers are difficult to collect pollen from, but bumble bees use a special technique called buzz pollination to overcome this issue. While perched on a flower, bumble bees vibrate their flight muscles to free pollen packed within the plant. It’s kind of like a buzzy bee boogie!

So, the next time you admire one of the wildflowers of Badlands, make sure to thank these black and yellow fellows!

NPS Photo/ A. Crowder: A bumblebee sits on the florets of a bright yellow sunflower. A few specs of pollen dot its bee-hind.

09/10/2025

Don't miss this!
We are within walking distance of the famous Wall Drug Store.
Call to book your stay today.
(605)279-2145

09/02/2025

Fall is in the air! We have been having the most beautiful weather.
Cools off at night to around 55F and warms up nicely throughout the day to around 80F.
Sunset is around 7:25pm
Sunrise is around 6:15 am.
Call you book your stay and come enjoy the weather and the most beautiful sunrise and sunset!!
(605)279-2145

Right where I want to be - Badlands of South Dakota 🤎