When I planned my South Dakota 5 day itinerary, I didn’t have high expectations. Mostly, I decided to visit to try to visit two more national parks in my journey to visit every national park in the United States. Over a long weekend, I visited two national parks, a state park, and two national monuments …
The Best Things to Do at Wind Cave National Park
Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota is home to the world’s largest collection of box work found in any cave. While this unique formation is found in other caves, such as nearby Jewel Cave, Wind Cave is the best place to see it. But a visit here can go beyond the cave. Above ground, …
8 Fun Things to Do at Custer State Park & One Day Itinerary
Custer State Park in South Dakota gets added to a lot of Black Hills Itineraries. After you visit, you’ll understand what all of the hype is about. With its scenic drives, first class hiking, and opportunities for wildlife spotting, this state park is one of the best I’ve ever visited. In fact, when I talked …
9 Best Things to Do at Badlands National Park (+ One Day Itinerary)
Badlands National Park is unsurprisingly home to South Dakota’s badlands. This rugged landscape is ideal for those wanting to get out and hike, but that’s not all there is here. Badlands National Park is full of wildlife ranging from buffalo to prairie dogs and even more in between. No trip to South Dakota would be …
Jewel Cave Tours – A Highlight of South Dakota
Jewel Cave National Monument is located in western South Dakota and is a must see on any visit to the Black Hills. While some people may get more focused on nearby Wind Cave National Park, the two caves are very different and each is worth a visit. Now, I’ll admit that when I was planning …