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.
Chinook Days
- Jan 17, 2026 - Jan 24, 2026
STEAM Saturdays
- The Journey Museum
- Jan 17, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
Skating & Ice Bumper Cars at Outlaw Square
- Outlaw Square - Deadwood
- Jan 14, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
Ice Rink at Main Street Square
- Visit Rapid City
- Jan 14, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Rapid City Restaurant Week
- Jan 15, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026
Deadwood Red Dirt Music Festival
- Deadwood Mountain Grand - A Holiday Inn Resort
- Jan 16, 2026 - Jan 17, 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.
Learn to Love January Again: Four events to attend in the Black Hills and Badlands
- 2 min read
Burning Beetle in Custer, SD – Jan. 18 Bundle up and head out to join the protest against Pine beetles. Crowds chant, “ Burn beetle, burn!…
Taste a Black Hills Gem — The Wall Drug Donut
- 2 min read
Image The Making of Wall Drug Donuts Making donuts at the Wall Drug Store is an experience in itself. You can see the donut-making process through the windows…