Chase the sunshine in the Black Hills and Badlands! Summer is here, and we’re ready for sun-soaked days that give away to cool mountain nights, colorful wildflowers dotting the countryside, and landscape buzzing with energy. Summer in the Black Hills and Badlands means adventure, and the…
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Scenic drives, small towns, and peaceful forested roads await visitors in the Black Hills. One picturesque option is Nemo Road, a 13-mile paved highway west of Rapid City that winds through rolling hills and quiet pine forests before reconnecting with Highway 385 just 16 miles north of Lake Pactola…
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5 Hikes that will stretch your legs after a long drive (and are suitable for the whole family!) There’s nothing quite like the feeling of ditching the car after a long drive. When you’ve reached your road trip destination, no matter which area of the Black Hills and Badlands Region you…
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Image Two Nationally Significant Resources Devils Tower- the First Monument Devils Tower was the first site designated as a national monument by Theodore Roosevelt in 1906 as a result of the Antiquities Act of 1906. It is located in the Wyoming section of the Black Hills and is one of our recommended…
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Image Launching Our Adventure Our journey commenced with the meticulous outfitting of harnesses and helmets, as two professional guides imparted their wisdom for our safety. These experts, armed with infectious enthusiasm, would be our guardians every step of the way, ensuring not just safety but also…
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Image Your Gateway to Adventure: Winter Wonderland and Summer Oasis But Trailshead Lodge is more than just a retreat; it's a gateway to a winter and summer wonderland. As the central hub of the snowmobile trail system, it's the go-to destination for snowmobile enthusiasts. South Dakota's Black Hills…
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Image Tour the Mine: A Glimpse into the Past Initially named the Gold Hill Lode, the mine was renamed for a couple of reasons – a tale as captivating as the glittering ore it yielded. Knowledgeable and entertaining tour guides will tell that story as well as help you understand what mining was like in…
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Image What makes this Museum unique? The Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center is at the Center of the Nation, and we have a spectacular granite rose monument to prove it! Founded in 1955, with a modest "endowment" and a small collection, our museum covers the history and culture of Montana, Wyoming…
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In an Alley Art Alley is home to a dynamic display of ever-changing street art located between 6th and 7th street in Downtown Rapid City. Part of the alley’s particular charm, apart from the high-caliber, rotating street art, is that it is a project born of cooperation between the…
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Image 1) Presidential Trail: A Walk with the Presidents Take a stroll on the Presidential Trail for an up-close view of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. This 0.6-mile loop offers various vantage points of the monument, each perfect for those must-have…
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