Mt. Rushmore Wind Cave and Badlands

Take the All-American Road Trip to Yellowstone, starting in Chicago.

Explore this South Dakota gem like a pro with our five RV tips.

Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife in South Dakota.

Here are the top things to do in a city that puts you close to the best of the Black Hills.

Here’s a pop quiz. Name the U.S. presidents carved into the granite hillside of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Listen to an entertaining guide that automatically tells you stories about where you are while you drive.

Fly into the Rapid City Regional Airport for the most direct route to the Black Hills, Badlands National Park and Mt. Rushmore.

Experience the past in the luxury of today.

Hit the best of the South Dakota parks with these top spots.

Enjoy stunning views of Mount Rushmore from your private luxury tent in a peaceful location away from the crowds of the parks.

A monument built on stolen land.

See the world’s largest monument carving in progress, the Crazy Horse Memorial.

In the Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, you'll find incredible displays focusing on the lives of northern Plains Indian tribes.

Hot Springs in South Dakota lives up to its name. Nestled in the heart of the Black Hills, residents of this area have been taking advantage of the healing springs for thousands of years. The Lakota called the warm waters “wiwila kata.”

Belle Fourche, S.D. is the geographical center of the U.S. and home to Old West History.

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Plan your trip to the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota

Stay in rustic homes, log cabins, luxury accommodations, with a clubhouse, swimming pool, and everything in between.

Stay on your way from the Black Hills of South Dakota to Yellowstone National Park.

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Spend the day doing adrenaline-filled activities for nearly every age.

While you may never have heard of it, Wind Cave National Park was the seventh national park to be created.

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Since 1876, Deadwood has been entertaining travelers.

The western corner of South Dakota is filled with a string of quaint, charming towns that light up during the summer with live theater performances, lively restaurant scenes and Wild West re-enactments. Here are five to base out of for your Badlands and Black Hills adventures.

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Explore nuclear weapon history near the northeast Pinnacles Entrance to Badlands National Park.

See something called “cave bacon” when you take the popular Scenic Tour in the depths of Jewel Cave National Monument located 13 miles from Custer, S.D.

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Talk to Black Hills Vacations for help planning your trip, including Mount Rushmore, Historic Deadwood and South Dakota national park vacations.

Wake up to a free breakfast, enjoy our indoor pool and keep in touch with complimentary high-speed internet access. Between Black Hills and Devils Tower.

Outstanding collection of outdoor adventures: alpine slide, scenic chairlift, aerial ropes courses, and the breathtaking new Pinnacle Zipline Tour.