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Discover the Wild West: Outdoor Adventures in Rapid City Hiking Trails to Explore Rapid City, nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is a hiker’s paradise with trails that cater to all levels of experience. The Notch Trail stands out as a must-visit for its...
by southdakota | Feb 14, 2024 | Attractions, Black Hills, History, Outdoor Activities, Places, Wildlife
Uncover the Gateway to the Black Hills Mount Rushmore National Memorial The Mount Rushmore National Memorial stands as a colossal tribute to four of the United States’ most influential presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and...
by hillary | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Hiking, National Parks, Outdoor Activities, Places, State Parks, Wildlife
You can’t believe everything you see on a postcard about the back of Mount Rushmore. That’s actually a good thing; the scenery is much better in real life. Take, for example, Mount Baldy. Sure, the name could benefit from some PR, but the views from the...
by hillary | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions, Black Hills, Campground & RV Parks, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, History, Kayaking, Outdoor Activities, Places, Wildlife
If you find yourself driving along Highway 385 between Hill City and Deadwood, there will come a time when you’ll round a curve, the pines lining the road will drop away, and an impossibly large body of water will seem to appear out of nowhere. What you’ll...
by hillary | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions, Biking, Black Hills, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife
Silver City’s name is one part mystery, one part misnomer.  According to history section on the website that the town’s volunteer fire department maintains, “[t]here are conflicting stories about the naming of the town but the most plausible is that...
by hillary | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions, Black Hills, Hiking, History
Hiking the Crazy Horse Volksmarch in the fog on June 7 of this year felt a little metaphorical. Throughout most of the hike, you couldn’t see your final destination. You had to just stick to the trail, knowing eventually, you’d be on the craving’s...
