It’s important to remember – natures beauty isn’t just there for your enjoyment. Treat it with care and respect so we can continue to take in nature's wonders for years to come! By practicing these five tips of being a...
One does not come to the Rapid City and Black Hills area with out partaking in some sort of outdoor activity. And what better way to immerse yourself in the beauty of the area than with a hike that’s fun for all ages....
One year and one month after sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski moved from Connecticut to the Black Hills at the invitation of Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear, the first blast was made on Thunderhead Mountain outside the town...
Something that I have always loved about the Rapid City area is the rich history here. I am constantly amazed by how many big moments for our state, and even country happened within 100 miles of where I live. The most...
When someone asks me what my favorite things are I have to answer, the smell of the ponderosa pine that fills my nostrils when I go hiking. You will find the majority of hiking adventures in the Black Hills National...
Brace yourself, baby season is upon us. But, probably not the babies you’re thinking of. Picture playful baby black bears, fuzzy baby burros and clumsy baby bison. Springtime in South Dakota brings a lot of cute fur...
From movies rearranging the layout of the Black Hills to jokes that have been taken too seriously, people have some funny and unrealistic ideas of what to expect when they visit Mount Rushmore.
When you think of South Dakota your mind probably jumps to one of three things; Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, or the Sturgis Bike Rally. Unless you know nothing about the state (it’s below North Dakota) then your mind...
After 25 magnificent years of living in the great state of South Dakota, I left for a small condo in some of the highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains. While my views here are pretty fabulous and I’ve never found better...
Downtown Rapid City: cultural hub, amazing foodie scene and video game central. That’s right; Downtown Rapid City is home to a barcade that brings you...
When it comes to preparing for a new season, you might not realize how much work and planning some of our seasonal attractions actually have to do. I certainly didn’t. We were offered to come out and see the behind the...
Snow crunching under your feet, blue skies above your head and air so fresh you're taking deep breathes on purpose. Winter provides a still and silent beauty to the Black Hills that makes outdoor activities truly magical...
Oh Rapid City, how misunderstood you are! I could fill an entire year-worth of blogs with the myths and tales I have heard about my beloved city, some of which are too absurd to mention! But if someone has never visited...
A walk through time at The Journey Museum and Learning Center starts off in a black room with twinkling lights, better known as the Star Room. I instantly relive my childhood trips to the museum when I enter this room, it...
