Fast. Physical. Loud in all the best ways. If you’re heading to a Rapid City Rush game at The Monument Ice Arena for the first time, you’re in for a high-energy night where the action never slows and the crowd stays locked in from puck drop to final horn. Here’s a quick Hockey 101 to help you follow…
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October refuses to stick to one lane in Rapid City. One weekend puts independent films on the big screen. The next fills Summit Arena with the sound of drums and the movement of generations-old traditions. Then college football takes over O’Harra Stadium, professional hockey returns to The Monument…
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The Black Hills are home to a spectacular and diverse range of rock climbing. The setting here is magical and calm compared to other climbing destinations, while the climbing itself remains world-class. For experienced climbers, casting off into the unknown in a new place can be intimidating. But…
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The road to the Black Hills leads to more than granite peaks, pine-covered hills, and wide-open skies. It also opens the door to a dining scene ready for every kind of visit. Start the morning with breakfast near a presidential statue, grab lunch between meetings or games, gather the team around a…
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A sports destination should give planners more than one great venue. It should give them options. Rapid City delivers an entire lineup of competition spaces, including diamonds, grass fields, turf, courts, mats, ice, tracks, ranges, arenas, and rodeo grounds. That variety gives event organizers the…
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Rapid City just earned a title that feels right at home in a place built for movement and wide-open adventure. Recently named one of just 28 International Mountain Biking Association Trail Towns in the country, Rapid City joins a select group of communities that are shaping what it means to ride…
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Mild temperatures set the stage for new adventures and exciting experiences can be found at local attractions that are open year-round. When you linger a little longer during a winter trip to Rapid City, there’s more to discover. Here’s a list of nine top spots to get you started. 1. Dinosaur Park…
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Rapid City isn’t just the Gateway to the Black Hills — it’s a destination built for competition. Our city brings out the best in athletes and events with venues that are ready for game day and championship play. From ice to turf, fields to courts, here are some of the top sports facilities that make…
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Winter in Rapid City creates an excuse for locals and visitors to slow things down. Whether that be from snow on the roads or the urge to linger a little longer in a cozy atmosphere – it gives everyone the opportunity to pause, reset, and fully experience the beauty of this destination. While fall…
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The cool, clear waters of our local Black Hills streams and lakes in South Dakota provide anglers with a myriad of fishing opportunities a short drive outside of city limits. Whether you are pursuing wild Brown Trout on Rapid Creek, chasing trophy Lake Trout on Pactola Reservoir, or exploring the…
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