The Perfect Vacation
One of the most common reactions I see for people coming to the Black Hills for the first time is "I can't believe how much there is to see and do here!" Most vacationers run mad putting on 100's [...]
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07, 2015
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12, 2014
Mt Baldy – a gem hidden in plain sight
There is no doubt that Mt. Rushmore is the magnetic force that brings people to the Black Hills, but it is the natural beauty of the granite domes and spires and endless ponderosa pine forests mixed with aspens, birch, [...]
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09, 2014
Custer State Park: the real reason to visit the Black Hills?
There is no doubt why 2-3 million people visit the Black Hills every year: Mount Rushmore. But a majority of those visitors quickly discover that the Black Hills is far more than a one-stop tourist trap in the middle [...]
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08, 2014
Summertime… Places to Enjoy the Heat
With temps nearing 100 degrees, its safe to say that summer has snuck up on us yet again. When it gets this hot, there are few things that sound more natural than being immersed in water. Fortunately for all [...]
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07, 2014
Must-dos in the Black Hills
Here are a few things that one should not miss while vacationing in the Black Hills of South Dakota: Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road - Both drives offer unbeatable scenic views of the Hills and the [...]
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06, 2014
Mount Rushmore: Tourist Trap or Worth the Time?
With Mt. Rushmore bringing over 2 million visitors every year, the tourist industry in the Black Hills has grown tremendously under such a continual downpour of people. Unfortunately, like all things blessed with ample resources, many weeds have [...]
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05, 2014
Why I live in the Black Hills
I have had the privilege of calling the Black Hills home since I was 7 years old. I am nearly 31 now and have lived many other places in the past 10 years, but I will always consider this [...]