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
- Apr 17, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
Turtle Soup
- The Journey Museum
- Apr 17, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
Deadwood's 150th Celebration Events
- Apr 24, 2026 - Dec 4, 2026
STEAM Saturdays
- The Journey Museum
- Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026
Corn Palace Murals — “250 Years of America”
- Apr 18, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Free Entrance Day in the National Parks
- May 25, 2026 - Nov 11, 2026
America 250 in Spearfish
- Visit Spearfish
- Apr 18, 2026 - Jul 3, 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.
Green Light to Adventure: Black Hills & Badlands in April
- 5 min read
April in the Black Hills and Badlands is a quieter travel season in spring: quieter roads, more breathing room, and a “green light” feeling as the…
Oh Baby! - New Wildlife Emerges in the Black Hills & Badlands
- 3 min read
Baby Wildlife Season in the Black Hills & Badlands: Who You’ll See This Spring Spring in the Black Hills & Badlands brings a quieter kind of…