Places

FAVORITE PLACES: We share some of our top spots in the Black Hills
Reptile Gardens boasts a wide variety of tropical plants and trees

Reptile Gardens is known for its snakes and alligators, but the second half of the tourist attraction's name gets noticed, too.
Mickelson Trail tour: Former rail line traces a route through the heart of the Hills

ROCHFORD - The George S. Mickelson Trail offers the best of South Dakota's natural beauty and history.
Jewel Cave adventure not for the faint of heart

It's the morning after my off-the-beaten-path tour at Jewel Cave National Monument west of Custer, and I'm still aching all over.
Download our map of Rapid City
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Learn the ropes before going to a rodeo

The sights and sounds of a rodeo may be overwhelming for a newcomer
1880 Train, new museum draws railroad enthusiasts

Pat Belczak of Hill City never tires of hearing the whistle of the 1880 Train.
Crazy Horse volksmarch becomes annual tradition for some

The Doran family arrived at Checkpoint 4 a little winded but determined to stand face to face with the giant mountain carving of Crazy Horse.
SCAVENGER HUNT: Can you find everything on our list?

The City of Presidents statues in downtown Rapid City are more than a photo opportunity. Try your luck at this scavenger hunt.
Historic photos

See photos of the Black Hills from the late 1800s.