Adventure Awaits – Welcome to South Dakota’s
Black Hills & Badlands
Explore over 5 million acres of forest and mountain land teeming with natural beauty, clear mountain lakes, and abundant opportunities for adventure. From the four faces carved at Mount Rushmore National Memorial to the otherworldly buttes of Badlands National Park — the Black Hills and Badlands are home to truly monumental places.

Native American Performers and Storytellers at Crazy Horse Memorial®
- Crazy Horse Memorial®
- Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount Rushmore
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
These Noble Brutes- Exhibition Featuring the American Bison
- The Journey Museum
- Sep 17, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
Spearfish Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
- Sep 19, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Black Hills Plein Air Paint Out
- Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
27th Annual Mickelson Trail Trek
- George S. Mickelson Trail
- Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
Black Hills Photo Shootout
- Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
Epic Tales of Adventure Black Hills & Badlands Blog
South Dakota’s Black Hills and Badlands offer a striking mix of rugged beauty and adventure. From Mount Rushmore to the dramatic Badlands, this region invites endless exploration. Whether hiking, spotting wildlife, or uncovering history, there’s an adventure story for everyone.
Picture Perfect Moments
- 4 min read
Capture memories that will forever remind you of your experience in the Black Hills and Badlands. A region that is known for its natural, sweeping beauty, we are…
Cycling Adventures in the Black Hills and Badlands
- 3 min read
Pedal your way into adventure with bicycling in the Black Hills and Badlands. Exploring the region on bicycle is a freeing, enjoyable, and scenic opportunity to…