Are you exploring the Black Hills and Badlands and want to time it around a National Park Service fee-free day? These dates are a simple way to visit some of the region’s most memorable national park sites while keeping costs down. Use the guide below to pick a date, understand what “fee-free”…
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Frolicking in the snow or wandering among monuments and through national parks, you’re sure to feel the crisp, refreshing welcome of winter in the Black Hills and Badlands. But as the temperatures dip and you want to defrost the nose and toes, we’re here to warm you up with some of our favorite…
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Five ... four ... three ... two ... one! Your New Year's celebration is in the Black Hills and Badlands. Whether you're looking for a New Year's Eve bash or a refreshing event to celebrate the New Year's Day, the area has a full line-up of events. We're here to give you our Top Five Ways to…
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We welcome the holidays in the Black Hills and Badlands. As you prepare for the season with family and friends, we want to share with you 10 of our favorite festive activities in the region. 1880 Train Holiday Express Allll abboooard! The 1880 Train Holiday Express is waiting! A one-hour train…
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With the cooler autumn temperatures upon us, adventure can be found in the museums of the Black Hills and Badlands. Among the ancient bones, tunnels, and corridors, lies the tales of the region’s past and geological wonders that make the Black Hills and Badlands a unique destination for adventure…
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The Black Hills and Badlands landscape paints a haunted imagery of shadowy canyons, moonlit prairies and jagged granite spires that run across the Black Hills and Badlands. The rustle of leaves and glow of the moonlight illuminates historic mining towns and the Old West past. Spooky season is upon…
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As the last motorcycle rides off into the horizon and the aisles are filling with back-to-school supplies, you might be thinking about the fall season. But summer fun isn’t over just yet! The Black Hills and Badlands is open and family-favorite attractions are ready to continue welcoming visitors to…
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Independence Day is here, and we’re ready to honor the Stars & Stripes with a weekend-long celebration in the Black Hills and Badlands. Our communities, attractions, and monuments hold a variety of festivities to capture the patriotic pride of the region. As you plan your visit to the Black Hills…
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“Are we there yet?” The tune is a classic on family road trips, and we don’t blame you if you’re ready to switch stations. As you explore the Black Hills and Badlands attractions, trails, and routes, keep the kiddos engaged with a Black Hills and Badlands Road Trip Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt…
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Miles of Black Hills adventures are waiting for you as you travel from the Heart of the Hills to the Old West! Hill City and Deadwood, located along the southern and northern sections of Highway 385, are two communities are must-see destinations in the Black Hills. Dubbed the “Heart of the Hills”…
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