Adventure Awaits – Welcome to South Dakota’s
Black Hills & Badlands
Explore over 5 million acres of forest and mountain land teeming with natural beauty, clear mountain lakes, and abundant opportunities for adventure. From the four faces carved at Mount Rushmore National Memorial to the otherworldly buttes of Badlands National Park — the Black Hills and Badlands are home to truly monumental places.

Native American Performers and Storytellers at Crazy Horse Memorial®
- Crazy Horse Memorial®
- Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount Rushmore
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Hart Ranch Summer Music Series
- Hart Ranch Camping Resort Club
- Jul 12, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
These Noble Brutes- Exhibition Featuring the American Bison
- The Journey Museum
- Jul 11, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
Live on the Lawn
- Visit Rapid City
- Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025
Old West Shootout on the 1880 Train
- Jul 13, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Family Fun Tuesdays: Hidden in the Midden
- Outlaw Square - Deadwood
- Jul 15, 2025 - Aug 12, 2025
Epic Tales of Adventure Black Hills & Badlands Blog
South Dakota’s Black Hills and Badlands offer a striking mix of rugged beauty and adventure. From Mount Rushmore to the dramatic Badlands, this region invites endless exploration. Whether hiking, spotting wildlife, or uncovering history, there’s an adventure story for everyone.
Fast or Slow, High or Low: Fun From All Angles at Rushmore Tramway Adventures
- 4 min read
The small town of Keystone, South Dakota, is no stranger to iconic attractions and monumental fun. One of its most eye-catching icons has been carrying visitors…
Catch the Sunshine: Your Guide to Summer in the Black Hills & Badlands
- 9 min read
Chase the sunshine in the Black Hills and Badlands! Summer is here, and we’re ready for sun-soaked days that give away to cool mountain nights, colorful…