by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Attractions, Black Hills, Places
Exploring the Wild Side: Reptile Gardens Exhibits A World of Scales: Snakes, Lizards, and More Reptile Gardens in South Dakota stands out as the largest reptile zoo in the world, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore a vast array of scaly inhabitants....
by hillary | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Outdoor Activities
On any given summer afternoon, it’s tough to beat the call of a lake. In the northern Black Hills, Pactola Reservoir and Sheridan Lake have a lot to offer boaters and jet skiers looking to tear around in the sun. But if you’re looking a lake with a bit of...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Outdoor Activities
Forbes Traveler recently included the Black Hills in its list of 15 prettiest fall-foliage drives: Highest point between the Rocky Mountains and Western Europe, the Black Hills have all the ingredients for the perfect autumn drive — plentiful trees, endless...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Events, History, Native Americans, Outdoor Activities, Western Culture
A news release from the South Dakota Office of Tourism: CRAZY HORSE, S.D. – Crazy Horse Memorial will celebrate Native American Day with its 20th annual celebration on Monday, Oct. 12, starting at 10:00 a.m. MDT. Traditional hoop dancers, Native American...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, History
"This historic town still breathes with the rugged spirit and beauty of a frontier town." That’s the assessment that John Vander Stelt Maurice, an Iowa-based painter, offered of Deadwood recently for Forbes Traveler’s new list of America’s...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Outdoor Activities
USA Today included Rapid City’s Black Hills Maze in a recent list of "10 great places to go through the looking glass," which the newspaper compiled in honor of the new movie "Alice in Wonderland." Here’s what the Black Hills Maze entry...