Did you know that Custer is the oldest town in the Black Hills? After traveling through during the Black Hills Expedition with General George Custer in 1874, H...
Spearfish Canyon is a true natural wonder, one that Frank Lloyd Wright found "even more miraculous" than the Grand Canyon! It's a dramatic landscape of towerin...
Located just a few miles west of Rapid City, Buzzard's Roost feels like it's hours from civilization. It's a fairly straightforward hike with several different...
Only 200 feet shorter than nearby Black Elk Peak (a mile to the north), Little Devils Tower has a lot going for it: spectacular 360-degree views that rival tho...
If you've ever been to Spearfish Canyon, you know there are plenty of great hiking trails. Some are popular, while others are off the beaten path. This hike fa...
If you've ever been told to "take a hike," you might have responded defensively. Or, if you're like us, you've simply laced up your hiking boots and hit the tr...
Black Hills residents are a bit spoiled. We've got beautiful natural scenery and an abundance of wildlife practically (and sometimes literally) right in o...
All bats aren’t bloodsucking fiends. As a matter of fact, vampire bats don’t even live in this area (you will find vampire bats in Mexico, parts of the souther...
Think the Black Hills are best enjoyed during the warm summer months? You might just change your mind after enjoying some of the many offseason outdoor activit...
Many people, both tourists and native South Dakotans, are surprised to learn that mountain goats are not native to South Dakota. These sure-footed animals are ...
