Visiting the Black Hills of South Dakota
So, you’re headed to South Dakota and you want to know some other things to do near Mount Rushmore. We see this question a lot! The short answer is that … Read more
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Great Hikes in Custer State Park
Custer State Park is most known for its amazing wildlife (home to the second-largest public bison herd) and its stunning scenery (the Needles Highway). But it is also the perfect … Read more
Things to Do in Custer State Park
Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is generally regarded as one of the best state parks in the country. It certainly is one of our favorite … Read more
Things to Do at Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is more than just a grand carving of four presidents. It is representative of some of the most important events in the history of the United States. The … Read more
Visiting Devils Tower – America’s First National Monument
Devils Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the US. From a holy place among many of the Plains Indian tribes to the first national monument and on … Read more
Hiking in Badlands National Park
When you first drive in, you wouldn’t think this would be a great place to go for a hike. It seems desolate. But there is plenty of hiking in Badlands … Read more
Visiting Badlands National Park: What to See and Do
If you aren’t familiar with the term badlands, it might seem like an odd name for a National Park. Basically, it is a dry terrain formed by erosion from wind … Read more
Alluring Things to do at Chickasaw National Recreation Area
It doesn’t matter how you look at it, this place is an oasis in southern Oklahoma. Whether it’s boating on the Lake of the Arbuckles, taking a dip in the … Read more
South Florida National Parks: A Complete Guide
When people think of vacationing in Florida, they generally picture beaches and theme parks; not national parks. What you may not realize is that there are three national parks and … Read more
Things to Do in the Everglades and Big Cypress
When you first arrive, the Everglades seems like an endless sea of grass. But there is so much more to discover, like mangrove channels, tropical hardwoods and cypress holes and … Read more