Join us in South Dakota to witness the screams of the Banshee of the Badlands. Venture to Alaska where a cryptid lurks that disguises themselves as our favorite... otters?  Do you believe in the Lizard Man of South Carolina? Because the police sure do, and one sighting led to manhunts with bounties for his capture. Today we're taking you to several different parks to explore the creatures that lurk there.

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Resources:

https://geologyscience.com/gallery/geological-wonders/the-badlands-national-park-usa/?amp

https://www.nps.gov/badl/index.htm

https://www.nps.gov/cave/blogs/the-mystery-of-the-sloth.htm

https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/texas/big-bend-national-park/experiences/news/photos/why-big-bend-is-americas-creepiest-national-park

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alaska/kushtaka-land-otter-legend-ak/

https://www.nationalparks.org/explore/parks/congaree-national-park