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...
My name is Sarah… and I’m a shopaholic. Shopping is my cardio, and my Fitbit has the steps recorded to prove it! Though I’m usually shopping for gifts for others, sometimes I am on the hunt for something for myself. On...
Ever wonder what might be the most common questions asked from visitors? Well even if you weren’t you should still read this blog because I answer the most frequently asked visitor questions from 2018.
When it comes to holiday cheer, Rapid City could basically be called Who-ville. From a parade, to ice skating to a winter market, Rapid City has this magical ability to celebrate the season for weeks, not just a couple of...
The hardest part about writing this was narrowing it down so I didn’t end up with a 15 page blog. There are so many unique events that happen in Rapid City and the Black Hills that are worth mentioning. Luckily, I was...
Challenge yourself to our Mount Rushmore quiz to test your knowledge of the memorial and maybe even learn something new. No cheating! Keep track of your answers and check them at the bottom of the quiz!
I’ve lived in Rapid City for most of my life, but until this year I had never attended the Black Hills Powwow. Truth is, I never realized it was a community event and I had no idea what actually happened at a powwow. Now...
This summer we decided to take on the trail challenge put forth by Custer State Park. Each year the park challenges locals and tourists alike to hike eight trails within Custer State Park. On each trial there is a bronze...
Looking out onto the beauty of the Black Hills stands a granite mountain with four sculpted faces. But who are these four faces? And why were they selected to be on one of America’s most iconic memorials?
