There are many ways to describe Downtown Rapid City. Some say it has the classic small-town America feel, some say it’s vibrant with activities, but the best for new visitors is the phrase “it will surprise you”....
It’s the little moments in life that create the biggest memories. One of my favorite childhood memories growing up was visiting Storybook Island in Rapid City. Much of the happiness I found here, I now get to relive...
There are so many places in Rapid City that are awesome! I love hiking M-Hill and hanging out at any of the coffee shops in town. Of all the places to go in Rapid City, downtown is a definite favorite.
Rapid City is known for many things such as the City of Presidents, a series of president statues dispersed across the corners of the downtown district, or being the gateway to Mount Rushmore due to the convenient access...
One of my family’s favorite things to do in the hills is go hiking. There are so many fantastic places to go, and so many different trails to adventure and explore all angles of the beautiful Black Hills. We like to stay...
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...
