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?
We weren’t sure what to expect in a city surrounded by places like “the Badlands” and “Deadwood” but Rapid City is a place everyone needs to put on their bucket list! We spent an entire week there and still didn’t see...
Are you that person that loves to know and share the history about the places you visit? Or perhaps you frequently find yourself visiting places with someone like this (there is always one) and would like to beat them to...
Rapid City serves as a central hub to some pretty amazing parks and monuments. Don’t believe me? Keep reading and find out why our area makes for one educational, adventure packed and thrilling vacation.
Ever consider that you might not be the only one in need of a fun-filled getaway? Your dog might too. Sure, they have less stress, little to no responsibility, and you’re probably still waiting for them to fork up payment...
