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.
Skating & Ice Bumper Cars at Outlaw Square
- Outlaw Square - Deadwood
- Feb 18, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
Ice Rink at Main Street Square
- Visit Rapid City
- Feb 18, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Turtle Soup
- The Journey Museum
- Feb 20, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
STEAM Saturdays
- The Journey Museum
- Feb 21, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026
Corn Palace Murals — “250 Years of America”
- Feb 21, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Free Entrance Day in the National Parks
- May 25, 2026 - Nov 11, 2026
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.
The Black Hills & Badlands in March: From Frost to Fresh Blooms
- 5 min read
March is the Black Hills and Badlands’ “in-between” month in the best way. You can still catch a taste of winter, but the region starts to…
Flora & Fauna: Spring Awakens in the Black Hills & Badlands
- 4 min read
Spring in the Black Hills & Badlands is a season of firsts: early wildflowers like pasque flowers, returning birds, and baby animals as the landscape shifts…