In the 20th century peculiar landforms dismissed earlier in western history with the denigrating term “badlands” became compelling locations for scientists and artists in the West. First passed over as economically worthless, these barren, colorful landscapes were translated by painters like Georgia O’Keeffe into iconic imagery. Now many are national parks and wilderness areas. ---------------- Check out the gear the MeatEater Crew uses in the field here: https://store.themeateater.com Follow us: Web: https://www.themeateater.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/meateater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Badlands 00:00:51 - Appreciation for the Color Green 00:01:58 - Georgia O’Keeffe’s Influence 00:03:50 - The Aesthetic of the Badlands 00:06:48 - Badlands: A Geological Perspective 00:09:00 - The Evolution of Badlands Perception 00:13:00 - Badlands as Scientific Destinations 00:16:00 - Women Artists and the Badlands 00:22:00 - Modern Badlands and National Parks 00:29:00 - Personal Experiences in the Badlands 00:35:00 - The Global Phenomenon of Badlands 00:41:00 - Closing Thoughts