
Black Hills


These Are the Longest Rivers in South Dakota—How Many Have You Visited?
South Dakota is home to nearly 50 rivers—but which ones stretch the farthest? Here are the 9 longest rivers flowing through the 605.

South Dakota’s Top BBQ Spot Is in This Tiny Black Hills Town
Curious about South Dakota’s hidden BBQ gems? This culinary landscape shift proves there's more to the state than just steak and hamburgers.

This Is the Darkest Place in South Dakota – and It’s Perfect for Stargazing
What if the best view of the night sky is just a road trip away? Explore how light pollution shapes our connection to the universe and where to escape the urban glow. South Dakota's hidden gems await—will you seek the stars?


Volcanoes in South Dakota? Kind Of—Here’s the Story
Some fifty million years ago magma pushed up the ground in the Black Hills. It's the closest South Dakota has to a volcano.

Ride South Dakota: 6 Breathtaking Motorcycle Routes You Have to Experience
South Dakota loves its motorcycles. And it makes sense, South Dakota is also home to lots of beautiful roads that are perfect for a long motorcycle cruise.

What Was South Dakota's Mount Rushmore Supposed to Look Like?
South Dakota's most famous monument was originally meant to look much differently.

South Dakota’s Hidden Treasures: 7 Minerals Mined in the State
You're probably familiar with the famous Black Hills Gold that is found out west. But, gold isn't the only valuable mineral dug up in South Dakota.

Is South Dakota about to Get a Garden to Honor America’s Heroes?
South Dakota is starting to take steps to begin the construction of a National Garden of Heroes in the Black Hills.