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.

Custer Gold Discovery Days
- Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
Native American Performers and Storytellers at Crazy Horse Memorial®
- Crazy Horse Memorial®
- Jul 5, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount Rushmore
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Jul 5, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Hart Ranch Summer Music Series
- Hart Ranch Camping Resort Club
- Jul 5, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
These Noble Brutes- Exhibition Featuring the American Bison
- The Journey Museum
- Jul 5, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
Live on the Lawn
- Visit Rapid City
- Jul 9, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025
Old West Shootout on the 1880 Train
- Jul 6, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Family Fun Tuesdays: Hidden in the Midden
- Outlaw Square - Deadwood
- Jul 8, 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.
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…
Independence Day Celebrations: How to Enjoy the 4th of July in the Black Hills and Badlands
- 6 min read
Independence Day is here, and we’re ready to honor the Stars & Stripes with a weekend-long celebration in the Black Hills and Badlands. Our…