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.
Skating & Ice Bumper Cars at Outlaw Square
- Outlaw Square - Deadwood
- Feb 3, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
Ice Rink at Main Street Square
- Visit Rapid City
- Feb 3, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Turtle Soup
- The Journey Museum
- Feb 6, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
Community Photo Show: Call For Art
- Dahl Arts Center
- Feb 3, 2026 - Feb 6, 2026
Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo®
- The Monument
- Feb 3, 2026 - Feb 7, 2026
STEAM Saturdays
- The Journey Museum
- Feb 7, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026
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.
For the Love of Adventure: A Valentine’s‑Season Micro‑Adventure in the Black Hills & Badlands
- 4 min read
A Moment That Captures the Experience Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean reservations and roses. In the Black Hills and Badlands, it can look…
Chili & Cinnamon Rolls: A Midwest Winter Pairing
- 6 min read
Warm Up with a Midwest Favorite When you think of the Midwest, you might think of hearty winter meals that warm the soul and nourish a body that spent the day…