An Unexpected Attraction In Rapid City
Rapid City is known for many things such as the City of Presidents, a series of president statues dispersed across the corners of the downtown district, or being the gateway to Mount Rushmore due t
Black Hills
The Best Fishing Spots in the Black Hills
The cool, clear waters of our local Black Hills streams and lakes provide anglers with a myriad of fishing opportunities a short drive outside of city limits.
Vanocker Canyon
Vanocker Cayon is a beautiful 17-mile stretch of road that cuts through the Northern Black Hills. Whether you're in a motorcycle or a car, this scenic drive is one you will want to slow down on and enjoy the views.
U.S. Highway 385
This scenic drive is more commonly known as the Black Hills Parkway. It is the longest scenic drive in the Black Hills and takes you to and through many iconic cities throughout the area.
Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
South Dakota conservationist, Governor and U.S. Senator Peter Norbeck wanted to share the unspoiled beauty of the Black Hills with others. But it was of utmost importance to him to do it responsibly.
Spearfish Canyon
North of Rapid City near the town of Spearfish lays Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway—a stunning 19-mile cruise through towering limestone walls and dense deciduous forest. The road follows Spearfish Creek past historic Homestake Gold Mine hydroelectric plants and multiple waterfalls.
Needles Highway
Deemed “impossible” to construct by its critics, Needles Highway (SD Hwy 87)—a National Scenic Byway—was completed in 1922.
Iron Mountain Road
Known for its “pigtail” bridges, Iron Mountain Road redefined what a road could be. Climbing 17 miles from Custer State Park to the entrance of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, you’ll wind over stacked loops of wooden bridges and through one-lane tunnels that perfectly frame Mount Rushmore.
