South Dakota is one of our favorite US States! Western SD in particular is stunning and perfect for family vacations or road trips.
We road tripped through Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Badlands National Park on a 5 day adventure. The scenery was breathtaking and we can’t recommend a visit highly enough.
But there are so many more fun things to do near Mount Rushmore.
Black Elk Peak is an awesome hike for nature lovers and offers unrivaled views from its summit. Custer’s 18 mile wildlife loop is home to the largest herd of Bison in America.
Two scenic drives called Needles highway and Iron Mountain Road are unmissable, but you’ll need nerves of steel on these roads!
Here’s our popular South Dakota road trip itinerary to get you started.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Yellowstone National Park are two entirely different propositions but both are US bucket list juggernauts. We’re going to show you the perfect way to bridge …
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is an unmissable landmark attraction for anyone planning a South Dakota road trip vacation – but what else is there to do nearby? Well, we’re going to …
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South Dakota offers travelers an unforgettable road trip filled with stunning scenery, amazing hikes and the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. If you are trying to decide where …
Custer State Park is one of the largest, most diverse State Parks in the United States and a firm contender for our personal favorite. What isn’t to like about stunning …
The beautiful hike to Black Elk Peak in South Dakota’s stunning Black Hills National Forest is one of the best hiking trails in the US and it among our personal …
Mount Rushmore is one of the United States most iconic and revered landmarks. Who among us hasn’t always wanted to go on vacation to the see those gigantic expressionless sculptures …
Badlands is more like ‘Goodlands’ when photography is concerned. South Dakota’s popular National Park is fairly isolated but once you arrive, you know it’s worth the extra effort. Surprisingly excellent …
Don’t be fooled by the adjective ‘bad’ in the name Badlands National Park, South Dakota. There is nothing ‘bad’ about this stunning vast landscape brimming with extraordinary rock features … …