Some cities host meetings — Rapid City makes meetings monumental. As our country approaches its 250th birthday, there’s no better time to bring your attendees to America’s favorite meeting place. Here, your group can experience everything from iconic landmarks and extraordinary venues to patriotic…
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Winter at our area parks and monuments brings on entirely different experiences compared to the warmer months. With fewer crowds and a stillness settling over the area, it’s the perfect time to explore at your own pace. Here’s a few reasons why our parks and monuments are worth exploring in the…
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Compared to the other forested mountains of the Black Hills, Bear Butte State Park is a bit of an oddity. Separated from the rest, this lone formation presents a rather rugged appearance with jutting rocks and little to no trees. You’ll find it standing near Sturgis, South Dakota and when it comes…
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If you’ve ever been to South Dakota, hopefully you've had the privilege of visiting Custer State Park – widely considered one of the best in America. An unimaginable amount of diverse outdoor adventures happen here – think hiking, kayaking, cruising, horseback riding, wildlife sightings, rock…
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A Rapid City vacation goes beyond outdoor exploration at area parks and monuments, above the thrilling heights found at area attractions, and deeper into historic events that will capture everyone’s attention. We’re a great destination full of patriotism perfect for those intrigued with military…
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From the Badlands to the winding back roads of the Black Hills; Rapid City, South Dakota has always been known for leading visitors to larger than life curiosities. However, there is no other hidden gem that challenges surface level exploration quite like Jewel Cave National Monument. Jewel Cave…
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Protected since 1903, Wind Cave National Park was the first national park dedicated to a cave. It is known as being one of the most complex cave systems in the world and houses 90% of the world’s unique cave formation known as Boxwork. However, the cave isn’t all that astonishes people during a…
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Visitors to Rapid City don't have to look very far to find celebrated cultural influences or exciting attractions. While aspects of Native American culture can be found across the region, the Black Hills are continuously shared by the area's thriving Native American community. In fact, a closer look…
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Looking out onto the beauty of the Black Hills are four famous granite faces. But who are they? And why were they selected to be one of America’s most iconic landmarks? The idea of a memorial that would draw tourists to the area originated from South Dakota historian, Doane Robinson. Robinson's…
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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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