South Dakota
What to do in Badlands National Park
🏜️ Badlands National Park feels like another planet, and this is how to see the BEST of it in just one day. Planning a trip to Badlands National Park? If you only have one day, this ultimate Badlands 1-day itinerary covers the absolute best things to do, top hikes, and scenic overlooks along the iconic Badlands Loop Road (Highway 240)! In this South Dakota travel guide, we show you exactly how to maximize 24 hours in the park. From hiking the famous Notch Trail ladder and exploring ancient animals on the Fossil Trail to watching the sunset at Conata Basin and spotting wild bison on Sage Creek Rim Road, this is your complete game plan.
Custer State Park
Planning a trip to Custer State Park in South Dakota? 🦬
From the famous Wildlife Loop and the granite spires of Needles Highway, to family-friendly Sylvan Lake and the highest point in SD, Black Elk Peak, this travel guide covers the absolute best things to do in Custer State Park. Custer State Park is one of the USA's best state parks & is the crown jewel of the Black Hills. Located just minutes from Mount Rushmore and Rapid City, South Dakota, this 71,000-acre park offers a state park experience that's even better than many of America's national parks. In this video, we’ll cover some of the best things to do, like seeing the famous bison herds on the Wildlife Loop Road, visiting beautiful Sylvan Lake along the scenic Needles Highway, and hiking to some of the best destinations in the Black Hills including Black Elk Peak, the Cathefral Spires and Little Devil's Tower. We'll cover tips on what to see & the best way to experience the park. 🦬 On the Wildlife Loop Scenic Byway, you can see animals like bison, bighorn sheep, pronhorn, prairie dogs & more. 👀 Little Devil's Tower offers a lookout with a view high over the scenic Black Hills landscape. ⛰️ The Cathedral Spires make a great hiking destination with one of the most dramatic rock formations you'll find anywhere. 🥾 Black Elk Peak serves up the highest view in the land, with amazing architecture (the historic fire watch tower) and history that only adds to the amazing scenery.
Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway
Ultimate guide to spend 1 day visiting Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota. Deep in the Black Hills National Forest, Spearfish Canyon is a paradise of waterfalls & wildlife. Forested cliffs envelop this ancient canyon's lush ecosystem crisscrossed with trails ready for hikers and nature enthusiasts to uncover. Follow along for the best ways to enjoy Spearfish Canyon - often in the snow! We explore waterfalls like Little Spearfish Falls and Roughneck Falls, see wildlife like deer & mountain goats, & uncover sites known in pop culture & rich with history. This travel guide takes you through terrain called by some "the best canyon in the west."