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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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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Get your motor running. It's almost time for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (August 1-10, 2025) and it’s sure to be a good time for all in the motorcycle Mecca of the West. As you tune up your engines and prepare your checklist for your pilgrimage to western South Dakota, use this guide to find…
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Image Discovering Spring Foliage in the Black Hills & Badlands Let’s start with the flora, because oh my, does this place put on a show. One of the first signs of spring here is the pasque flower, South Dakota’s state flower. This pale lavender beauty pushes through the thawing earth with determined…
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Image Opening the door to my room was like stepping into a private sanctuary. The king-sized bed, adorned with the finest linens, looked incredibly inviting. As I walked out onto my private patio, I was greeted by breathtaking views of the forest. This tranquil scene was perfectly complemented by the…
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Experience the magic of winter in South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands where glistening landscapes invite you to play amid nature's beauty. Picture yourself surrounded by breathtaking snow-covered forests and magnificent rock formations. This snowy paradise caters to those seeking adventure and a…
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