The Mickelson Trail Trek: It's like Rainbow Road, except it's just bikes, and it's all safe driving 🚲
Today is the start of the three-day trek, where riders will complete the entire 109-mile trail! Riders come from all over - including out-of-state locations - to take part in this 26-year tradition.
Want to give it a go? Sign up for the Summer Mickelson Trail Trek. See you in June of 2025!
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@sdgamefishparks @custerstateparksd @custersdchamber
Have you tried these activities at @custerstateparksd? 🍂
🌲 Hiking - with several trails for every skill level, there are plenty of opportunities to explore new places! Scale Black Elk Peak or wander easily around Sylvan Lake, either way, you'll get plenty of views.
🌲Floating - Rent kayaks and paddleboards at Legion Lake Lodge or bring your own and paddle about for the day. Keep an eye out for turtles!
🌲Wildlife Viewing - From bees to bison, you'll be amazed at how many species call Custer State Park their home. If you're up for even more adventure, hitch a ride on a Buffalo Safari. Bison roam the park freely but be sure to give them the space that they need.
🌲 Horseback Riding - The trip over to Blue Bell Stables is a charming one, especially via guided trail rides.
🌲 Scenic drives - Did we mention that Custer State Park has not one, but four beautiful scenic routes to drive? Check out the Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, Norbeck Byway, and Wildlife Loop Road!
Find out more about Custer State Park and what to do when you get there!
👉 https://gfp.sd.gov/things-to-do
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Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day from the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota! We hope you're spending it with friends and family💚
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🎥 Video footage courtesy of Travel South Dakota😊
Colossal fun ahead🦕 Join the Rapid City Parks & Recreation, Mayor Jason Salamun, and Visit Rapid City for the grand re-opening of Dinosaur Park today at 3:30, during which, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held. Enjoy refreshments and even collectibles for the kids! We'll see you there🦖
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Want to add the town of Sturgis to your itinerary, but worried it's just for bikers? Fear not! Though Sturgis gets its claim to fame from the Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, there are plenty of things to do in this Black Hills town before and after the motorcycles sweep through!
This summer:
1. Enjoy outdoor recreation opportunities like hiking at Bear Butte State Park
2. Visit historic locations
3. Eat flavorful food
4. Check out local museums
5. Go on an art walk!
Visit BlackHillsBadlands.com to learn more! (link in bio)
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🐾Your best friend deserves the best 🐾
When you visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, take your pup to the Pet Exercise Area where you can hang out with your doggo (while keeping them on-leash) AND view the Memorial. To find the relief area, just follow the yellow paw prints! While we appreciate your understanding that pets are not permitted within the Memorial grounds (past the stone arches), we want to be sure you have the tools you need when planning your vacation with your pup this summer. And finally, always remember to clean up after your dogs so the Pet Relief Area can be enjoyed by other families, too!
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🐶 Follow the B.A.R.K. Ranger Code:
Bag your pet's waste
Always leash your pet
Respect Wildlife
Know where you can go!
All Aboard the City View Trolley Tour
🚋 All aboard the City View Trolley for a journey through Rapid City!
Hop on and let the charm of Rapid City sweep you off your feet. Learn about the historic homes of West Boulevard, and marvel at quirky landmarks like the green dinosaurs of Dinosaur Park.🦖
But the adventure doesn't stop there! Our 90-minute narrated tour includes a serene half-hour stop to soak in the beauty of Chapel in the Hills.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned local, the City View Trolley offers a fun, convenient way to explore Rapid City's top sights. Grab your tickets today on the Visit Rapid City website or purchase them in person at the Rapid City Visitors Center at ✨ 613 Main Street ✨ and discover why life is jolly when you ride the trolley! 🚋💚 #visitrapidcity
Today, June 14, is Flag Day. In honor of this holiday, @mountrushmorenps hosted a Naturalization Ceremony where 167 attendees became citizens of the United States of America.
Hundreds of spectators including family, friends, and even visitors coming to the memorial gathered together to watch the momentous occasion.
Congratulations to everyone!
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Trolley Tour with Polly - Visit Rapid City - Things to Do
Time for some nostalgia on wheels! 🚎
The 90-minute, narrated City View Trolley Tour is one of the best ways to see and learn about Rapid City. Polly and Ollie, the trolleys, take you around town uncovering fun facts and local secrets along the way.
You'll journey past historic places like Dinosaur Park and West Boulevard and discover why Rapid City boasts an impressive 20 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, double the recommendation by the National Recreation and Parks Association.
Purchase Trolley tickets online via the Visit Rapid City Website or in-person at the Rapid City Visitor Center at 613 Main Street.
https://www.visitrapidcity.com/city-view-trolley-tour/
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Memorial Day
Wishing everyone a pleasant Memorial Day from us at Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association.
While we are hoping everyone makes the best of their weekend and fills it with adventure and quality time, we'd like to pause and reflect on the meaning behind this holiday. We'd like to remember those who have fallen and thank everyone for their service; we are grateful for all the sacrifices made to keep us safe. Have a wonderful week! #ThankYou #MemorialDay
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Eleventh Hour Gulch
👋 Hi there! This is your sign to relax😌
Take 30 seconds to watch this waterfall, or take a few hours and explore the trails in the Black Hills and Badlands - you've got our vote to do both!
What do you think? Is Eleventh Hour Gulch in slow motion as good as a white noise machine?🌲 #DiscoverBlackHills
📽️ Marty Haivala
Popping the Question
She said yes! The Black Hills and Badlands are known for many things, and romance IS one of them...
Congratulations to Joanie Griffin and their winning video in the March Monumental Moments contest entitled, "Popping the Question," and congratulations on such an iconic proposal! 💍
Looking to make wedding plans? We've got plenty of ideas where to celebrate😉
#MonumentalMoments #DiscoverBlackHills
Thank you so much to our sponsor, The Box Elder Events Center for supporting this wonderful content!
*This video has been edited by BH&B to shorten length of submission
Happy Bison!
Have you ever been in a Bison jam? It's probably one of our favorite experiences in @custerstateparksd 🌲
Just some reminders this travel season:
1. If you're lucky enough to be in a jam, stay in your car and keep the windows rolled up!
2. Let the jam jam - you're in their habitat, so let them jam on! They have the right of way.
3. Never purposefully approach wildlife, whether in your car or on foot. We may think of them as having all sorts of names and personable traits, but at the end of the day, they are bison (wildlife) that deserve respect and distance in their home 😊
4. Take LOTS of photos - you'll want to remember this moment!
📸 @jacobbushh
St Patrick's Day in CSP
Our favorite shade of green is evergreen🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone!
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Happy President's Day!
Happy President's Day! Though George Washington's birthday is technically February 22, 1732, we celebrate President's Day every third Monday of February!
Trivia Time: Does anyone know what year this celebration first became a holiday?
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It's the day of 💗Love💗 Happy Valentine's Day!
We want to know; do you have a love story in the Black Hills & Badlands? Share in the comments for a repost!
#DiscoverBlackHills #ValentinesDay
Mom I'm Hungry
We're one week into February already! This month, we have a very special Monumental Moments Contest theme...
We're looking for ❤️Love in the Hills!❤️
This means any photos about love - whether it be wildlife, a gorgeous sunset over the mountains, or even a cute family photo - we just ask that any submissions are kept appropriate for all audiences, of course.
This month's contest is sponsored by @watiki_waterpark 🌊
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Check out this lovely video submitted in a previous Monumental Moments contest by Cynthia Bow highlighting some locals!
*If you don't want to participate in the theme, no worries! All photos will be considered as always ☺️
Check out ww.blackhillsbadlands.com/monumental-moments for more information and to enter.
