Husky next to a T-Rex and informational sign in Dinosaur Park Rapid City
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T-Rex & Tail Wags: Your Dog’s Guide to Dinosaur Park Rapid City

Discover why Dinosaur Park Rapid City is the perfect dog-friendly adventure! Explore concrete dinos, stunning views & more with your pup.

Multi-colored mountain landscape in the Badlands NP
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Budget-friendly Black Hills Itinerary

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

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

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

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.

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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Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Medora

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

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

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.

No Cash Required: Free Things to Do in the Black Hills
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No Cash Required: Free Things to Do in the Black Hills

Discover amazing free things to do in the Black Hills! From parks to presidents, this budget-friendly guide proves great vacations don’t have to cost a lot.

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

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!