National Parks
The Story Of Devils Tower National Monument
From Mexico’s Day of the Dead, to Germany’s Oktoberfest, to the American ghost stories and haunts of Halloween, fall is a season characterized by vibrant imagination, tales of the past, and coming together to celebrate the world’s cultural histories.
IN HISTORY: 1st Custer State Park Buffalo Auction, Feb. 12, 1966
Custer State Park's buffalo herd started out in 1914 with 36 animals that then-Gov. Peter Norbeck obtained from a private herd near Fort Pierre as part of efforts to preserve the species.
Bear Butte State Park
Address
20250 Hwy. 79
Sturgis, SD 57785
ETA from Rapid City
40 min
Mato Paha or "Bear Mountain" is the Lakota name given to this site.
Black Hills National Forest
Address
Visitor Center
Pactola Reservoir Dam, Highway 385
Silver City, SD 57702
ETA from Rapid City
12 min
Immerse yourself in 1.2 million acres of diverse terrain and breathtaking scenery at Black Hills National Forest.
The Mount Rushmore Of Family Vacations
Our world-famous monument has become part of our national culture, representing something different about the American experience for all who see it. So what does it mean to be the Mount Rushmore of family vacations – or of anything, really?
