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South Dakota

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

    South Dakota: The Mount Rushmore State

    South Dakota is an incredible state with a tremendous variety of recreational opportunities with six National Park Service sites and 63 state parks or recreation areas scattered across the state.  Whether your interests are history, geology, wildlife and biology, hiking, cave exploration, Native American culture, scenic drives or camping, you're sure to find something you'll love in The Mount Rushmore state.  I spent just three days exploring the western part of the state one summer and found all of these things less than 100 miles from Custer, SD.

    Things to do in South Dakota

    Badlands National Park

    Wind Cave National Park

    Wind Cave National Park

    The Badlands is one of the most underrated national parks in the US.  Fewer crowds and endless rock formations await exploration, making this a must-see destination.

    Wind Cave National Park

    Wind Cave National Park

    Wind Cave National Park

    Entrance to Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota

    With just over 165 miles of explored passageways, Wind Cave is the 3rd largest cave system in the country and 6th largest in the world!

    Needles Highway

    Wind Cave National Park

    Custer State Park

    Needles Highway, South Dakota

    Take a drive on the wild side and experience this spectacular scenic drive through the needles of the Black Hills.

    Custer State Park

    Custer State Park

    Custer State Park

    With a plethora of hiking and mountain bike trail options for all levels, click here to find the perfect adventure for you.

    Hot Springs

    Custer State Park

    Mount Rushmore

    Evans Plunge natural mineral springs in Hot Springs, South Dakota

    Take a step back in time and visit Evans' Plunge, a natural mineral hot springs established in 1890 in Hot Springs, SD.  Tucked away off the beaten path, this quaint small town has a lot of history.

    Mount Rushmore

    Custer State Park

    Mount Rushmore

    Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota

    Take an afternoon to visit this iconic national monument.  As long as you're in the area, save time to stop at the Crazy Horse Memorial as well.

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