What to Pack for Hiking in the Black Hills and Badlands Packing for a day hike in the Black Hills and Badlands is a little different than packing for just one kind of trail. In one trip, you might move from shaded pine forests and granite paths to wide-open Badlands terrain with sun, wind and…
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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 region starts to wake up, plus weather that can change quickly. Plan for cool mornings, warmer afternoons, and a mix of outdoor highlights such as…
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Spring in the Black Hills & Badlands is a season of firsts: early wildflowers like pasque flowers, returning birds, and baby animals as the landscape shifts from brown to green. Timing changes year to year, so look for sunny, lower elevation spots first. Plan wildlife viewing for early morning or…
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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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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 like a quiet scenic drive, a shared laugh over hot coffee, wildlife slowing traffic in the best possible way, or a sunset that turns the whole day into a…
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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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Capture memories that last a lifetime with these top 10 Instagram worthy photo opps in the Black Hills and Badlands. What makes an Instagram Worthy photo? To capture an Instagram worthy photo, you want to evoke emotion and tell a story with the image, as well as provide an adventurous or mindful…
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Hear that? It’s nature’s serenade - the wind whispering through the trees, the babble of the creek, the singsong of the birds. The Black Hills and Badlands is nothing short of peaceful nature retreats. The Black Hills is filled with scenic drives and as you navigate to regional communities and…
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There is nothing quite as empowering as solo travel. Solo travel offers opportunity to discover on your own terms and truly engage in the activities and experiences you connect with. Carrie Gerlach, owner of Black Hills Adventure Tours noted the Black Hills and Badlands is a prime destination for…
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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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