When most families start planning a trip to Rapid City, South Dakota, one attraction tends to dominate the itinerary: Mount Rushmore. And yes, Mount Rushmore is absolutely worth seeing. But one of the…
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The roar of the Rally has begun to turn up in the Black Hills. Here's how you can get involved in Rapid City. >> Watch video…
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Every great American road trip has that one place everyone agrees you have to see. For the Black Hills of South Dakota, it’s unquestionably Mount Rushmore. You park the car, walk the Avenue of Flags…
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I skipped the interstate and followed backroads through misty tree-choked canyons to Rapid City. Despite its designation as South Dakota’s second largest city, Rapid City’s population hovers around…
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Railroad executive Alex Carlton Johnson opened Rapid City’s first hotel in 1928. Hotel Alex Johnson paid tribute to the local Lakota Sioux tribe, featuring everything from sculpted Native American…
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If there were ever a summer for a classic American road trip, 2026 is it. No, we’re not talking about Route 66 (but do that, too). This one is especially well-timed. Serendipitous. Stretching roughly…
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When my husband and I set a goal to visit all 50 states, there were a handful I knew I’d instantly love for their mountains, food scenes, or perfect weather. But what made the journey even more…
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Check Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park off your bucket list with a trip to western South Dakota. Rapid City is within an hour of nine national parks and monuments, making it the perfect home…
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From Philadelphia to South Dakota, take a look at destinations where history comes to life for America's 250th birthday. Rapid City is 23 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial making both ideal…
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What can I say? Rapid City just has this surprising energy. The sky feels larger here. The wind moves differently. If cities had a kindred creature, Rapid City would be the pronghorn — fast…
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