I’m not saying that Rapid City is home to Jurassic Park, but I am saying that seven dinosaurs are still standing here today. Sure, they don’t move. And you won’t have to worry about them eating you (I’m pretty sure). But you do get to climb on them, pose with them and take in beautiful hundred-mile…
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Rapid City winters always seem to have a bad reputation when it comes to visitors. While yes, we occasionally get snow, lower temps, and ice, there are also beautiful days during this season that you could be outside hiking in a short sleeve shirt. For that reason, and fewer people out exploring…
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Not a day goes by during a Rapid City and Black Hills vacation that isn’t full of surreal adventures. I’m not talking about a quick café breakfast followed by a trip to the zoo and then some shopping, although that can be fun too. I’m talking about being immersed in a location so spectacular that…
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There’s a lot to love about food trucks. They’re affordable, they’re diverse in food offerings, and they’re always found in convenient places where you can enjoy a nice meal. All three wonderful things for traveling foodies, travelers with young kids, and those traveling with pets. On top of…
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Located 60 miles east of Rapid City stands a fascinating, and terrifying, piece of history. Preserved by the national park system, The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site allows visitors to fully grasp the history and climate of fear that existed during the Cold War. From 1949 to 1991, America…
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Routines and responsibilities, this is not your day. Summer was made for escape and free-range adventuring! On vacation in Rapid City, trails, climbs and streams are dependable escape routes, taking you into the heart of South Dakota’s adventure country. With ten major parks and monuments nearby…
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“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” – Georgia O’Keeffe Rapid City’s art scene presents a mixture of modern, contemporary, abstract, and so much more. Get to know a few of the passionate people behind the art in our city…
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One of the most wonderful things about being in Rapid City is the easy access our city offers to excellent hiking experiences. Here are some of my favorite hikes within approximately 30 minutes of Rapid City. 1. Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park Trails Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park is the” choose your…
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After 25 magnificent years of living in the great state of South Dakota, I left for a small condo in some of the highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains. While my views here are pretty fabulous, I can honestly say there are things you can only find in Rapid City and the Black Hills. Here are the top…
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What’s up everybody! My name is Mason (@mason.moir), my wife Alex and our pup Cedar, love Rapid city and the surrounding areas! We’re so excited to be taking over the Visit Rapid City page and showing you a typical weekend of ours when we’re not renovating our 1972 Airstream. Both Alex and I love…
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