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.
Chinook Days
- Jan 17, 2026 - Jan 24, 2026
STEAM Saturdays
- The Journey Museum
- Nov 29, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
Turtle Soup
- The Journey Museum
- Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
Cabin Nature Chats at the Lost Cabin Taproom
- Dec 7, 2025 - Feb 8, 2026
Skating & Ice Bumper Cars at Outlaw Square
- Outlaw Square - Deadwood
- Nov 28, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026
1880 Train Holiday Express
- 1880 Train - Black Hills Central Railroad
- Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
1880 Train Holiday Express - Spiked!
- 1880 Train - Black Hills Central Railroad
- Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 28, 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.
Holidays in the Black Hills - 10 Festive Activities
- 4 min read
We welcome the holidays in the Black Hills and Badlands. As you prepare for the season with family and friends, we want to share with you 10 of our favorite…
Christmas Tree Permits in the Black Hills
- 3 min read
As the Christmas season nears, we invite you to bring the Black Hills into your home for the holidays. There’s nothing quite as nostalgic and rustic as…