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Black Hills Welcome to the official page for the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota! 🌲

Sky-piercing granite peaks and forested mountains dominate the skyline of western South Dakota. Freedom lovers worldwide visit America's "Shrine of Democracy," Mount Rushmore National Memorial. See awesome Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, and twelve other national/state parks and recreation areas.

Coming to the Black Hills & Badlands this fall? 🍂Plan your adventure with our regional maps. Find routes, attractions, c...
09/02/2026

Coming to the Black Hills & Badlands this fall? 🍂

Plan your adventure with our regional maps. Find routes, attractions, communities, and points of interest to help you make the most of your fall visit.

Explore our maps and start planning your route: https://bit.ly/4iJcNWx

Roundup and wind down, September is here! 🍂 The landscape will start to shift, the days become cooler, and the annual Cu...
09/01/2026

Roundup and wind down, September is here! 🍂 The landscape will start to shift, the days become cooler, and the annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup marks one of the most anticipated events of fall.

Our latest blog shares what to know about visiting the region in September, with inspiration for fall experiences and making the most of the season.

👇 Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4qKZl6u

Photo by Travel South Dakota.

Summer isn’t over just yet. ☀️ There’s still time to get out and enjoy some of the community events and entertainment ha...
08/27/2026

Summer isn’t over just yet. ☀️ There’s still time to get out and enjoy some of the community events and entertainment happening across the Black Hills & Badlands.

Find an event to add to your calendar: https://bit.ly/4wU3k2b

🍂 Fall is calling in the Black Hills & Badlands! Between festivals, live music, community celebrations, and outdoor adve...
08/25/2026

🍂 Fall is calling in the Black Hills & Badlands! Between festivals, live music, community celebrations, and outdoor adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season across the Black Hills and Badlands.

Check out our 2026 Fall Events Calendar to see what’s happening throughout the region and start planning your next adventure!

📅 View our 2026 Fall Events Calendar:
https://bit.ly/4zFYmc4

National Park Week is August 22–30! 🌲 This year’s celebration, themed “Celebrate America’s Story,” is a chance to explor...
08/22/2026

National Park Week is August 22–30! 🌲 This year’s celebration, themed “Celebrate America’s Story,” is a chance to explore the landscapes and history that help tell the story of our country.

Here in the Black Hills & Badlands, that story comes to life in places like Badlands National Park and Wind Cave National Park. On August 25, entrance fees are waived at participating national parks in honor of the National Park Service's 110th birthday.

Where will take you? 👇

The Central States Fair is here! 🎡🤠 And it all kicks off today in Rapid City.For the next week, you’ll find carnival rid...
08/21/2026

The Central States Fair is here! 🎡🤠 And it all kicks off today in Rapid City.

For the next week, you’ll find carnival rides, fair food, rodeo action, concerts and other grandstand entertainment, with plenty of classic fair fun along the way.

📍 Central States Fairgrounds
📅 August 21–29

See what’s happening and plan your visit: https://bit.ly/4fQs0lr

Discover the Black Hills of Wyoming. 🌲 Open skies and the unmistakable silhouette of Devils Tower create a landscape tha...
08/18/2026

Discover the Black Hills of Wyoming. 🌲 Open skies and the unmistakable silhouette of Devils Tower create a landscape that feels both peaceful and full of wonder. It’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down and stay awhile.

See what’s waiting in Wyoming’s Black Hills: https://bit.ly/4hFundz

A little time with the burros makes for a memorable summer day! 🌲 Make the most of the rest of summer with more places t...
08/17/2026

A little time with the burros makes for a memorable summer day! 🌲 Make the most of the rest of summer with more places to explore and fun to find throughout the Black Hills & Badlands.

Explore summer attractions: https://bit.ly/40YMrpM

Photo by Travel South Dakota.

Planning a trip through the Black Hills & Badlands? 🗺️📍Get your bearings before you hit the road with maps featuring pop...
08/11/2026

Planning a trip through the Black Hills & Badlands? 🗺️📍

Get your bearings before you hit the road with maps featuring popular routes, attractions, and key areas throughout the region. Find the map that fits your trip and start planning your route!

Explore the maps: https://bit.ly/495CElZ

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1851 Discovery Circle
Rapid City, SD
57701

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