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.
Heart of the Hills Lumberjack Show and Logging Days
- Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce
- May 23, 2026 - May 24, 2026
Skating & Ice Bumper Cars at Outlaw Square
- Outlaw Square - Deadwood
- Apr 7, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
Turtle Soup
- The Journey Museum
- Apr 10, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
Deadwood's 150th Celebration Events
- Apr 9, 2026 - Dec 4, 2026
STEAM Saturdays
- The Journey Museum
- Apr 11, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026
Corn Palace Murals — “250 Years of America”
- Apr 11, 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.
Oh Baby! - New Wildlife Emerges in the Black Hills & Badlands
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Baby Wildlife Season in the Black Hills & Badlands: Who You’ll See This Spring Spring in the Black Hills & Badlands brings a quieter kind of…
Guide Tours = Explore on Easy Mode
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Spring and summer are beautiful times to explore the Black Hills and Badlands. They are also the seasons when trip planning can start to feel a little crowded…