Lead, South Dakota
Lead isn't quite as exciting as it's pro-gambling neighbor, Deadwood. There aren't as many tourist-targeted attractions here, with the exception…
Deadwood, South Dakota
I almost decided not to drive into Deadwood. US 385 hits US 85, right in between Deadwood and Lead, and…
Mount Rushmore National Monument At Dusk: Lighting Ceremony
I thought I'd start off this page with a picture of a scene that stirs patriotism and pride in America:…
Needles Highway, Peter Norbeck Scenic Highway, Black Hills
The Needles section of Custer State Park is definitely the most exciting part of the park, and it's the area…
Custer State Park: Wildlife Loop
South Dakota's first state park takes up a lot of real estate in the middle of the Black Hills. I…
Wind Cave National Park: Rankin Ridge Fire Tower & Trail
After you've left the actual cave, you'll still spend a while in Wind Cave National Park, as you drive across…
Wind Cave National Park
Since the weather wasn't cooperating, I decided to go someplace where the weather didn't matter. Wind Cave National Park is…
Black Hills: Keystone. Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse
I was headed somewhat aimlessly into the Black Hills, as I headed south out of Rapid City. I knew there…
Rapid City, South Dakota: Dinosaur Park
I started Day 6 with one of the most obvious tourist attractions in Rapid City. In the middle of town,…
Badlands National Park: Scenic Drive at Sunset
With just an hour or two before dark, I decided to drive eastbound across Badlands National Park's scenic loop road. It…