Travel South Dakota

01/03/2025

Calamity Jane wasn’t just a legend of the Wild West, she was a force of nature. A sharpshooter, storyteller, and frontierswoman who defied expectations at every turn. She roamed the Black Hills, rode with the best, and carved her own path in history.

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate her grit, her independence, and her larger-than-life spirit—one that still echoes through South Dakota today!

01/03/2025

March in South Dakota means adventure is in the air. 🌱

As the season begins to shift, so do the experiences—winter wonders meet the first signs of spring. From lively festivals to scenic escapes, here’s what’s happening this month!

https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/things-to-do/events

24/02/2025

Samantha Brown's Places to Love, Season 8, Episode 2 takes us to New Orleans!

24/02/2025

Check out Samantha Brown's trip to Custer State Park! 😍

24/02/2025

Dive into the heart of South Dakota’s Glacial Lakes & Prairies region with the Northbound Family Adventures Passport!

From hidden gems to the prizes you win along the way, the Northbound Family Adventures Passport will have everyone grinning.

Start your adventure today—download your free passport and begin collecting memories!

👉 Get started now: https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/passports

20/02/2025

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19/02/2025

Sip, sip, hooray! It’s 🍷

Grab a glass, because it’s wine o’clock somewhere 😏

South Dakota is home to a variety of vineyards and wineries, let us know your favorite in the comments!

17/02/2025

🎉🇺🇸 POV: it’s 2025 and you’re invited to celebrate George Washington’s 293rd birthday!

You know the lineup of presidents on Mount Rushmore would be on the guest list - so we asked AI to imagine what this celebration would look like!

Fun fact: George Washington’s actual birthday is February 22, 1732, but his legacy lives on through Presidents' Day! Originally established to honor him, the holiday now celebrates all U.S. presidents and falls on the third Monday in February each year.

Tag a history buff who’d love to join this party, and Happy Presidents’ Day!

14/02/2025

💌 Will you be our Valentine?

South Dakota is a love story waiting to be explored. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or falling in love with adventure, there’s no better place to celebrate today!

13/02/2025

🦕 Throwback to Bedrock City: A Blast from South Dakota’s Past!

Did you know South Dakota was once home to its very own Flintstones theme park? Bedrock City, located near Custer, brought the stone-age town to life with colorful buildings and giant dinosaurs! Families from all over stopped to explore this quirky roadside attraction, complete with cartoon-inspired fun straight out of the 1960s.

While Bedrock City is no longer around, it remains a fond memory for many who visited.

Did you ever visit Bedrock City? Share your memories in the comments. Yabba Dabba Doo!

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12/02/2025

A popular Sioux Falls Mediterranean restaurant has been named one of the best in the country. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

12/02/2025

11/02/2025

Isn't it exciting to see the Carvers working on the Horse's Mane? Here you can see one Crew Member clearing pieces of granite from the front of the Mane while in the background another Carver is surveying. At the same time, although you are unable to see in this photo, saw cuts are happening on the side of the Mountain visible to the Visitor Center.

10/02/2025

Planning a trip to the Black Hills? We've got you covered!

This 3-day itinerary has (almost) everything you need for an unforgettable adventure—iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and plenty of time to soak in the natural beauty.

Save this post for your next getaway and let the Black Hills inspire your wanderlust.

10/02/2025

HISTORIC DEADWOOD has been named no. 1 Top Western Town for 2025 by True West Magazine!

Notorious from the day it was founded in 1876, Deadwood has had an international reputation as one of the Wild West’s most notorious cities. Today, after films and television have made the city even more famous, Deadwood is a year-round destination for fans of the Old West.

Catch the full feature in the Jan/Feb 2025 issue of True West Magazine:

The Heartbeat of America The small towns of the American West are where you will discover the people and places dedicated to preserving our Western

03/02/2025

ICYMI 🥳

Repairs to the elevators at Wind Cave are finished, and the cave is open for tours!

Tours of the Garden of Eden will be offered at 10 a.m. with tours of the Fairgrounds beginning at 1 p.m. The Garden tour has 150 stairs and lasts one hour. The Fairground tour has 450 stairs and last an hour and a half. Tickets can be reserved up to three days in advance by visiting recreation.gov. As visitation ramps up, more tours will be offered.

The visitor center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with new exhibits and the park store run by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association.

02/02/2025

So what do you think, will spring come early?

Groundhogs are getting all the attention today, but let’s not forget their furry cousins in the Sciuridae family!

👉 Prairie Dogs: AKA the social butterflies of the prairie, and they’ve got the neighborhoods to prove it! Their underground “towns” can span hundreds of acres, with tunnels so complex, they’re basically rodent architects.

👉 Ground Squirrels: Snack hoarders and sprinters! These speedy little guys can run up to 8 mph (good luck catching them mid-snack).

👉 Yellow-Bellied Marmots: The Black Hills’ professional loungers. These “rock chucks” spend nearly 80% of their lives in their burrows, hibernating for up to 8 months a year. When they do emerge, you’ll probably catch them sunbathing on a warm rock. Self-care goals, right?

👉 Woodchucks: While the woodchuck tongue twister is fun, their diet is mostly grass, leaves, and veggies—wood isn’t actually on the menu.

01/02/2025

🐎 Saddle Up for the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo!

From thrilling rodeo events to livestock auctions, trade shows, and live music, there’s something for every cowboy and cowgirl to enjoy.

This annual tradition in Visit Rapid City is more than just a rodeo—it’s a celebration of South Dakota’s ranching heritage and western spirit. Whether you’re here to cheer on the bull riders, shop for one-of-a-kind western gear, or just soak in the energy of the arena, you won’t want to miss it.

Happening now through February 8th!