Climb to the summit of Black Elk Peak, the highest point in South Dakota. This trail winds through dense pine forests, leading to panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and forests from the top.

From the breathtaking Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway to vibrant local cuisine, Spearfish South Dakota offers endless ...

The trail from Trailshead to Cement Ridge is also popular because it’s the highest snowmobile access point in the Black Hills at over 6,500 feet. This is part of a 60-mile loop from Trailshead ...

This 111-mile, continuous trail runs north to south through the Black Hills and prairies of South Dakota, offering recreationalists multiple opportunities for a scenic, peaceful outing through the ...

Here’s why South Dakota is the ‘undisputed queen of maze caves’ in the U.S. Vast cave systems in Black Hills National Forest invite spelunkers to explore hidden spaces.

Hikers suffering from dehydration is something that happens far too often and is something experts are wanting to prevent ...

The 109-mile, nationally recognized George S. Mickelson Trail spans much of the Black Hills, north to south, allowing access to the wildlands of the last region of the United States to be mapped.

Spanning 8,000 square miles, the isolated mountain range is a wonderland of shimmering lakes, winding roads, and soaring peaks, including the 7,242-feet Black Elk Peak, South Dakota’s tallest.

The Dakota Territory Challenge traces its roots to the club’s charter members organizing a long trail ride from the moonscape Badlands National Park to the Black Hills in the late ’60s.

When people think of South Dakota tourism, they often think of the Black Hills. But the Sioux Falls metro area is giving the West River gem a run for its money. In 2022, 14.4 million visitors in ...