Keystone, South Dakota

06/01/2026

Cruising into June ⭐️ Time sure flies in Keystone!

05/28/2026

Calling all pizza lovers 🍕

Ready to take on the Boss Hog Challenge at Boss’ Pizza & Chicken?

This giant 28-inch challenge is not for the faint of heart. Tag your challenge partner and see if you can claim bragging rights in Keystone

Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer The Boss Hog Challenge? 🍕💪

Grab a teammate (or go solo if you’re feeling really brave) and take on our massive 28-inch pizza—loaded with 3 toppings (2 must be meat)—in just 1 hour! 😱

Here’s the deal:
⏱️ 1 Hour Limit
🚫 No Vomiting
🚫 No Bathroom Breaks
🚫 No Leaving the Table
📍 Must stay on-site at Boss’ Pizza & Chicken

Do you have what it takes to become a Boss Hog Champion?
🔥 Advance notice required (2 hours) so we can prep this beast to perfection.

05/26/2026

Take a break and explore! 🛍 Keystone’s shops are packed with one-of-a-kind treasures.

See all of the shops in Keystone on our website and plan your next visit! ExperienceKeystoneSD.com

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Looking for dinner in Keystone this Thursday? Check out Big Thunder Bar & Grill’s walleye dinner special — a great way to enjoy South Dakota’s state fish! 🎣

⭐️ WALLEYE DINNER SPECIAL ⭐️
Have you ever seen the South Dakota’s state fish ever look so delicious?
Stop in Thursday, May 24th, 2026, 11am-7pm, to order your Walleye Dinner!

Big Thunder Gold Mine

05/23/2026

Fuel up after your Keystone adventures ⛏️

Show this post at Big Thunder Family Bar & Grill for 10% off your order.

05/23/2026

Tonight marks the return of the Mt. Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony! Experience a powerful night of history, patriotism, and inspiration under the stars. 🇺🇸

Join a park ranger for a 45-minute program featuring stories of the presidents, a showing of Freedom: America’s Lasting Legacy, and the unforgettable lighting of the memorial.

The program begins nightly at 9:00 PM in the Amphitheater—don’t miss this iconic Black Hills experience!

05/22/2026

Sprocket’s latest adventure has arrived! The first comic edition is now available at Sprockets Fun Foundry. Another fun and unique stop to add to your Keystone adventure this summer.

Sprockets has officially entered the comic universe and the FIRST EDITION is here! This isn’t just a comic—it’s the beginning of an adventure. In Issue #1, follow Sprockets on his journey to Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Home of Rushmore Cave as the adventure unfolds. Grab your copy, meet the characters, and follow Sprocket on more adventures to come. Available now at Sprockets!

05/22/2026

One of the best parts of summer in Keystone is officially back!

Mount Rushmore National Memorial has started daily summer programming, including evening lighting ceremonies at 9 PM nightly. 🇺🇸

A perfect addition to your Black Hills vacation itinerary.

🎉 Today is the day! 🎉
Our summer hours begin today, and we’re excited to welcome you for a full day of programming at the Memorial.
🌞 New Building Hours:
Visitor Center and Information Center 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🌄 Daily Programming:
• Indigenous Hoop Dancing begins every day at 9:00 AM on the Grand View Terrace
• Sculptor’s Studio is now open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Heritage Village is open daily Tuesday-Thursday
🌙 Evening Program & Lighting Ceremony - Begins at 9:00 PM nightly:
Join us tonight for the season’s first evening lighting ceremony, which includes:
• A short welcome and introduction
• The premiere of our new 20‑minute film, “Voices of America”
• A tribute honoring our veterans while the American flag is retired for the evening

Come be part of this special opening night and experience the Memorial in a whole new light.



NPS Photo/ A. Rimstidt