Rapid City in the News

"In the News" is your backstage pass to see what the media is saying about Rapid City. Here, we gather and showcase the latest press mentions, media features, and stories that put our destination in the spotlight. Discover what the world is saying about Rapid City, South Dakota, and join us in celebrating the moments that make our city a place worth talking about.

Little Family Adventure: Can I Attend A Powwow? Oct 23
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Yes, you are welcome at a powwow, and the Black Hills Powwow in Rapid City, South Dakota is one of the best places to experience your first one. This past October, over the weekend that included…

MSN: What I learned at the Black Hills Powwow Oct 22
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Yes, you are welcome at a powwow, and the Black Hills Powwow in Rapid City, South Dakota is one of the best places to experience your first one. This past October, over the weekend that included…

The Group Travel Leader: Your Black Hills Hub Oct 22
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Rapid City, South Dakota, proves it’s more than a pass-through en route to iconic attractions across the Black Hills and beyond. Proximity to destinations like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy…

Forbes: 52 All-American Summer Getaways Jun 30
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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…

417 Magazine: Great Plains Road Trip Jun 29
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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…

Midwest Living: I've Been to All 50 States May 04
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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…

Today Show: It's Road Trip Season! Apr 23
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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…

Forbes: Rapid City Is The Underrated Gateway Apr 13
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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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