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Tourism group creating app to reach visitors
Imagine standing on the corner in Deadwood and pulling out your iPhone to scan a code on a historic marker. Up pops a photo showing how that same corner looked in the 1880s, transporting you back in time to the gold rush days.
Mar 11, 2011 | 6:45 am | (0) Comments
Museum showcases history of military crafts
It has been several decades since Chris Jewitt of Claremont, Calif., has been close to an F-111 Aardvark.
Sep 02, 2010 | 6:45 am | (0) Comments
Sculptures bring out the kid in everyone
Sure, the Black Hills area has some impressive, world-renowned sculptures. But if you crave something more playful, you can find an abundance of it in Rapid City or a short drive away.
Aug 19, 2010 | 1:00 pm | (0) Comments
Native American culture focus of exhibitions
Colorful powwow dancers, traditional drums and Native American artwork can be found throughout the Black Hills.
Aug 12, 2010 | 6:30 am | (0) Comments
Black Hills lakes are scenic spots to swim, boat
Besides a variety of water activities, the lakes of the Black Hills offer an original environment.
Aug 05, 2010 | 6:30 am | (0) Comments
Insider offers guide to visiting Jewel Cave monument
After being at Jewel Cave as a National Park Service ranger periodically over the past six years, I’ve learned a few things that might help visitors make the most of their experience.
Jul 29, 2010 | 6:45 am | (0) Comments
Tour Jewel Cave, world's second-longest cave
More than 50 years after Frank and Albert Michaud discovered Jewel Cave, people believed that it was a “relatively small cave in the Black Hills.” A sign at the cave entrance even said so.
Jul 29, 2010 | 6:30 am | (0) Comments
Crane helps Hill City art scene grow
Hill City has a growing reputation that has many art enthusiasts excited to travel to the Black Hills.
Jul 22, 2010 | 8:56 am | (0) Comments
Pet travel blog ranks Black Hills as dog-friendly destination
A national pet blog that provides city guides and travel guides for dog owners has ranked the Black Hills as one of the most dog-friendly resort regions in the United States.
Jul 20, 2010 | 12:45 pm | (1) Comments
To shoot better photos, take your time
As summer travelers make their way home, they may find themselves sorting through a pile of road trip photos — some that are great, but others that are not so hot.
Jul 18, 2010 | 6:30 am | (0) Comments
109-mile Mickelson Trail has ‘one-of-a-kind’ scenery
Biking on the tree-shaded limestone trail that traverses the heart of the Black Hills
Jul 15, 2010 | 6:30 am | (1) Comments
Devils Tower, Vore Buffalo Jump are unique Wyoming wonders
A trip across the state line into Wyoming brings visitors to two sites that are important in Native American culture: Devils Tower National Monument and the Vore Buffalo Jump.
Jul 08, 2010 | 7:00 am | (1) Comments
Mount Rushmore is ‘America’s park’
The smell of ponderosa pine trees floats through the air as visitors line up to take pictures with the enormous faces of four of the most famous presidents in the country.
Jul 01, 2010 | 7:00 am | (0) Comments
Go to geographic center of nation in Belle Fourche
At unlikely monument to the true middle America, officials face a long string of skeptics and nonbelievers.
Jun 24, 2010 | 6:45 am | (1) Comments
Former nuclear-missile launch site teaches about mission
National Historic Site gives visitors a chance to revisit cold war questions.
Jun 17, 2010 | 6:45 am | (2) Comments
All-Car Rally eyes banner show in Belle Fourche
BELLE FOURCHE -- Registrations for the 23rd All-Car Rally in Belle Fourche June 18 and 19 are well ahead of past years by this time, and the show's chairman Dan Durfee is all smiles.
Jun 15, 2010 | 8:00 am | (0) Comments
Take the trolley to see the sights
The City View Trolley travels around Rapid City to many popular summertime hot spots.
Jun 10, 2010 | 6:45 am | (0) Comments
Dinosaurs a hit with kids at geology museum
The tour at the Museum of Geology takes visitors on a walk through time in nature’s history. The museum, which holds the remains of dinosaurs, giant marine animals and flying reptiles, is one of the many free or cheap activities that Rapid City has to offer its summertime tourists.
Jun 10, 2010 | 6:45 am | (2) Comments
See animals up close on Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop
CUSTER STATE PARK — The occasional buffalo staring down a visitor’s car is a common occurrence in Custer State Park.
Jun 03, 2010 | 7:15 am | (0) Comments
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