For those of us who call Rapid City, South Dakota, home, we know this is a great town. It’s a wonderful place to live and raise a family, and its location makes it easy to explore all the region has to offer, from the Black Hills to Badlands National Park and everything in between. But it turns out…
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Oh Rapid City, how misunderstood you are! I could fill an entire year-worth of blogs with the myths and tales I have heard about my beloved city, some of which are too absurd to mention! But if someone has never visited the area, a little leeway must be given. So, allow me to address some of the…
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Challenge yourself to our Mount Rushmore quiz to test your knowledge of the memorial and maybe even learn something new. Keep track of your answers and check them with the key at the bottom of the quiz! 1. On average, how many visitors does Mount Rushmore host each year? a. 3 Million b. 1 Million c…
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When you think of South Dakota your mind probably jumps to one of three things; Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, or the Sturgis Bike Rally. Unless you know nothing about the state or where its located geographically (hint: we are below North Dakota) then your mind is probably drawing a blank…
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Big things are always happening in Rapid City to prepare for a bigger and brighter future. The Monument, formerly known as the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, broke ground in 2019 on their addition of the Summit Arena, paving the way for a new era of events in Rapid City. The Monument More Space…
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As a local, it’s not unusual to hear visitors say they had no idea our area had so much to do. To be honest, a lot of the people who live here are the same way, and if they know about everything – they probably haven’t experienced it all. Even after living here for a majority of my life, I have to…
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Rapid City is encompassed by national and state parks, memorials, monuments and a national forest that will hit everything on your vacation wish list. Within a sixty-minute drive you could be exploring these seven unique places, and we've got the quick tips you need to know about each. Mount…
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Ice cream lovers, this one's for you! Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe No trip to Rapid City is complete without indulging in a tasty treat from one of the local ice cream shops. Each place listed here is a must-try for various reasons. So, to find your favorite, you'll have to try them all…
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Family vacation has new meaning now that I’m older, kid free, and residing with my partner several states away from my parents and siblings. It can be difficult to find time to connect across time zones and I miss just being together. Luckily, it’s easy to convince my family to visit – bringing my…
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I’m the new kid in town in Rapid City, but my partner Alex was born and raised here. When we moved back home to South Dakota, I was ready to see the sights, and he had already been here and done a lot of it. My mission to find fun adventures for us to experience for the first time together led to an…
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