My XO Adventures provides tailor-made tours in the stunning Black Hills, Badlands, Devils Tower, and Deadwood.
As a family-owned business, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences that go far beyond ordinary sightseeing. From the rugged beauty of the Badlands to the cultural richness of the Black Hills, our expert guides are passionate storytellers who bring the area’s history, geology, and Native American heritage to life. When you travel with us, you’ll enjoy access to hidden gems and breat
htaking landscapes—all with the comfort and convenience of a 100% private tour. With five-star reviews and a reputation for exceeding expectations, My XO Adventures invites you to explore South Dakota's destinations with confidence.
06/03/2025
🚨MARMOT ALERT!🚨
Meet this little legend we spotted near Roughlock Falls on our Spearfish Canyon & Devils Tower Tour—a yellow-bellied marmot with major main-character energy. He popped out like, “Y’all got snacks or what?” 😄
These fuzzy locals are just one of the many surprises you might see when you ditch the crowds and hit the road with My XO Adventures. We focus on the wild, the natural, and the absolutely unforgettable. No tour buses. Just fresh air, incredible views, and moments like this that make your heart smile.
Ready to get outside and meet South Dakota’s sassiest wildlife?
🐾 Book your private tour today—we’ll bring the binoculars!
What a day. The sun hit just right, the breeze rolled through the grasslands, and this pheasant strutted into the spotlight like it owned the place. It wasn’t alone—hawks circled overhead, meadowlarks sang, and we spotted more birds than I could count.
The Badlands aren’t just rocks and views (though those are spectacular too). They’re alive—especially at sunset.
We slowed down, watched, and listened. That’s when the magic happens. This isn’t a rushed photo stop. It’s an experience.
Want to see what the Badlands look like when the wildlife takes the stage and the light gets soft and golden? This is the tour for you.
➡️ Private, guided, and tailored to you.
🪶 Tag someone who needs a slow evening in nature’s front row.
05/31/2025
Happy Birthday week to Logan Grose. Logan is an exceptional guide and a wildlife biologist who loves to have his picture taken. He also loves it when the server is made to sing Happy Birthday in front of the entire restaurant. Loves it.
05/30/2025
🌿🦌 Spring Has Arrived in the Black Hills and Badlands 🌄🦅
Right now, the Black Hills and Badlands are buzzing with life. The landscape is turning a deep green, wildflowers are waking up, and migrating birds are arriving by the hundreds. You might spot American avocets sweeping through the skies, western tanagers flashing their bright colors, goldfinches, red winged blackbirds and long-billed curlews calling out over open prairies.
Down below, the pronghorn are moving through the grasslands—and if you’re lucky, you’ll catch a few locking horns or lounging in the sun. These are the moments we look for on our private tours. No crowds. No rush. Just space to breathe and time to connect with nature.
This is why I love this time of year. The Black Hills and Badlands aren’t just scenic—they’re alive.
05/28/2025
Sometimes you just gotta lean into the wind, grab your favorite weirdos, and howl into the Badlands.
We might be bundled up like it’s Everest base camp, but the smiles are real and the views are ridiculous. This place messes with your sense of time—in one direction, you’re laughing with friends. In the other, you’re staring at 75 million years of sedimentary formations whispering ancient secrets.
Shoutout to Pam and John for being the best kind of company—curious, spontaneous, and slightly off their rocker (in the best way). Wouldn’t have it any other way.
📍Badlands National Park
🎒Layers: essential
🧡Memory made: solid
05/22/2025
Last night in the Badlands was unforgettable.
Golden light stretched across the prairie as Jake and I watched the sun slip behind those jagged ridgelines.
We spotted a baby bighorn sheep perched on a ledge like it owned the place—and a buffalo quietly grazing nearby like it was just another Tuesday.
This is the raw beauty of the Badlands and Black Hills. Untamed, peaceful, and completely humbling.
Have you ever seen a Badlands sunset in person? What wildlife surprised you the most out there?
Drop your story—or your dream trip—in the comments. I’d love to hear it.
05/22/2025
With Travel South Dakota – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
05/22/2025
05/18/2025
05/17/2025
Little bu**er got onto the Pigtail Bridges of Iron Mountain Road. This Yellow-Bellued Marmot made it back to his rocky home safe and sound. You never know what you’ll see on the Iconic Roads Adventure!
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Travel can have a lot of meanings depending on who you ask. For us, it’s like a diamond with many facets. We believe exploration is one of the most important experiences in life. From the moment it begins to the second you arrive home, and for years to come. Our concept of Travel is different. We work hard to provide you with top-quality immersive offerings, but we also strive to build relationships within our small groups.
We create every offering and nothing comes off the shelf, so there are no preservatives yet it never gets stale. We hire the best guides, we travel along with you, and we take you to places outside of the typical tourist destinations. Culture opens your mind, and experiences are something that lasts forever. This is what we want for you. Giving us the opportunity to handle your leisure time is a privilege we don’t take lightly. Our mission is to delight you the entire time and lay the groundwork for potential friendships to be made along the way. More often than not, our guests tend to come out of their shells and be free while experiencing something completely new. We feel this is living, and lasting. We might make you laugh, revel, smile, savor and may nudge you a bit to do things you have done before.
We hope to become more than simply a source for travel, we want to be a part of your cherished memories. This is who we are, it’s what we do. Come along with us and see for yourself, or take a moment to see what other people are saying. Either way, we hope you join us on one of our upcoming Adventures so you can experience our brand of travel ~ myXOadventures.com
