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I skipped the interstate and followed backroads through misty tree-choked canyons to Rapid City. Despite its designation as South Dakota’s second largest city, Rapid City’s population hovers around…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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From Philadelphia to South Dakota, take a look at destinations where history comes to life for America's 250th birthday. Rapid City is 23 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial making both ideal…
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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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There’s something about a classic road trip that never goes out of style—open roads, big skies, and the kind of towns where you don’t need reservations to find a good meal. On a recent trip through…
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Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Rapid City is a scenic urban getaway that hasn’t lost its small-town vibe. While it’s the state’s second largest city, visitors can explore its greenway…
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Cool mornings, fewer crowds and lower prices make shoulder season – the period between the peak summer and low winter season – an ideal time to explore the US. From mountain hikes and wildlife-filled…
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I didn’t expect to find a lot of queerness in conservative South Dakota, a state known for targeting LGBTQIA+ rights, women’s reproductive freedoms, and other civil liberties. Yet Rapid City surprised…
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After the parades, marches, drag shows, and community events, many participants are ready for a break. Here are a few LGBTQ+-friendly destinations where you can relax, recharge, and continue…
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July 4th is right around the corner, and our nation’s birthday is a fantastic time to consider getting away—whether that means heading out on a road trip or taking a flight to one of America’s top…
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It’s 6:30 a.m., and I’m shivering on an open swath of land in South Dakota’s Black Hills, waiting for a plastic balloon to determine the course of my day. Damien Mahony, co-owner and pilot at Black…
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Thin crust, thick crust, square or round—locals, editors and other pie-loving pros share why the Midwest is the most deliciously diverse pizza region in the country. When it comes to pizza, the…