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.
Plan Your Dream Trip
Deadwood's 150th Celebration Events
- Aug 28, 2026 - Dec 4, 2026
Corn Palace Murals — “250 Years of America”
- Aug 29, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Free Entrance Day in the National Parks
- Sep 17, 2026 - Nov 11, 2026
Mahkoche Kin
- Crazy Horse Memorial®
- Aug 28, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026
Native American Performers and Storytellers at Crazy Horse Memorial®
- Crazy Horse Memorial®
- Aug 27, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Badlands National Park Ranger Programs
- Badlands National Park
- Aug 27, 2026 - Sep 7, 2026
Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount Rushmore
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Aug 27, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026