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Multi-colored mountain landscape in the Badlands NP

Budget-friendly Black Hills Itinerary

ByTiffany M. August 4, 2024

Enjoy this budget-friendly Black Hills Itinerary to plan your perfect 7-day South Dakota vacation. Take a memorable trip for less than $300 for a solo traveler.

Picture of Painted Canyon in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. There are numerous hills with lines of color in greys, pinks, and oranges. They also have bushes and trees dispersed amongst them with the top of the hills having more greenery in density. The sky is bluish pink with a few clouds as it is late in the day.

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25 Places to Visit in North And South Dakota

ByTiffany M. June 10, 2023

Here is a list of 25 places to visit in North and South Dakota where you can enjoy nature, wildlife, historical sites and tourist attractions!

Silhouette of a giant cowboy on a horse that is reared back on its hind legs. This is a sculpture on a hill on the side of Regent Enchanted Highway.

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North Dakota Roadside Attractions

ByTiffany M. December 17, 2023

Be prepared with a list of North Dakota roadside attractions for your road trip. These are great opportunities to break up the monotony of your road trip and add some fun photos to your vacation.

The inside of an Earth Lodge. There is a fire pit in the center and 4 large tree trunks as support beams evenly spaced around the pit. The walls are in a circular shape and made of wooden planks. There is an area with cooking equipment and another where clothes appear to be drying.

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National Historical Sites in North Dakota

ByTiffany M. December 17, 2023

Visit these two National Historical Sites in North Dakota and learn about American history firsthand by visiting Fort Union Trading Post and Knife River Indian Village.

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Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Medora

ByTiffany M. December 17, 2023

Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the town of Medora create an unforgettable vacation that will have wildlife, gorgeous landscapes, and entertaining shows and other activities to keep everyone in your group happy.

Up close look of boxwork- a special cave formation

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South Dakota National Parks and Historic Site

ByTiffany M. January 20, 2024

The Black Hills are home to several National Parks and a Historic Site. Be sure to include Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave and the Minuteman Missile Silo to your South Dakota itinerary for a wide range of do not miss attractions.

Trees are spaced out in the foreground. There are mountains in the distance. The sun is just starting to rise over the mountain.

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Exploring Custer State Park

ByTiffany M. December 17, 2023

Custer State Park is a great place to base your South Dakota vacation. There’s a ton of activities available in the park and its central to many area attractions. This park is also dog friendly.

A teepee like structure made up of petrified wood. There are 4 'towers' evenly spaced also made out of petrified wood.

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Free Things to do in the Black Hills

ByTiffany M. August 5, 2024

South Dakota is a great place to take an affordable vacation. This guide directs you to several free things to do in the Black Hills leaving you with more money in your pocket for treats and souvenirs.

Crazy Horse Memorial. The face has been chiseled out from the mountain and part of his arm. The sky is light blue.

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Black Hills South Dakota Attractions

ByTiffany M. August 4, 2024

If you want to go to some slightly lesser-known Black Hills South Dakota attractions, then this guide is for you. There is a place that will interest everyone in your group in the Badlands!

A valley in between two rows of the rock formations in the Black Hills. They valley has grass and a few trees spread throughout.

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Hiking Badlands National Park

ByTiffany M. January 20, 2024

Badlands National Park is one of the most underrated National Parks in the U.S. The Badlands is a great place to see wildlife and provides beautiful scenery for your hikes or when you drive through the park.