Category: South Dakota

Black hills forested hillside with granite tors in the background

Nov 11 2023

Discover Your Next Great Adventure in the Black Hills: Things to Do

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It’s heart-pounding excitement in the Black Hills. Here, you can explore South Dakota’s natural landscapes, outdoor activities, and attractions. Our visit to the Black Hills...

Feb 26 2023

National Monuments Memorials & Preserves, South Dakota

Why Drive Iron Mountain Road?-Custer State Park to Keystone SD

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Among South Dakota’s Black Hills are five national parks, including the famous Badlands National Park and Wind Cave National Park. Granite spires, forest-covered hills, and...

Reflections in the Lake @ Custer State Park

Dec 18 2022

South Dakota

10 Amazing Places to Visit in Custer State Park

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Who doesn’t love Custer State Park? Named after Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer, it covers an area of 71,000 acres in the Black Hills, making...

Dec 04 2022

South Dakota

Valuable History at the Old Fort Meade Museum

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Anyone who has even the slightest interest in the important history of the Black Hills should plan a visit to the Old Fort Meade museum....

1/34 scale model-Crazy Horse Memorial Comparison

Nov 13 2022

South Dakota

One Man’s Obsession Crazy Horse Memorial

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There is a lesser-known memorial close to Mount Rushmore. This memorial commemorates Crazy Horse (Tasunke Witko), a legendary Oglala Lakota warrior who was a true...

Oct 30 2022

National Monuments Memorials & Preserves, South Dakota

Hidden Secrets of Jewel Cave National Monument

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In the Black Hills of South Dakota, unknown secrets lie below the surface. A true hidden gem is Jewel Cave National Monument. Originally protected along...

Rankin Ridge Fire Lookout Tower view through the Ponderosa Pine

Oct 23 2022

National Parks, South Dakota, Wind Cave National Park

Rankin Ridge Trail is Wind Cave’s Highest Point

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If you only have a short time in the park to explore, the Rankin Ridge trail is the best option for hiking in Wind Cave...

Panoramic View of Downtown Deadwood from the Cemetery Hill

Oct 16 2022

South Dakota

Deadwood Will Make You LOVE the Wild West

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Updates July 2024 Tucked away in the stunning Black Hills of South Dakota lies the storied frontier town of Deadwood, where the spirit of the...

Needles Highway Views of the Granite Spires in the Black Hills

Sep 27 2022

South Dakota

Really Great Hikes to do When Driving The Needles Highway

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If you visit Custer State Park in the Black hills and don’t take a ride on the Needles Highway, you are definitely missing out. I still...

Hello, I'm Wendy, and I started Travel the Parks to document our journeys to the different National Parks across the country. We began sharing our vacations with family and friends. We have expanded it to cover all national park units, state parks, and other destinations we've visited. On our website, we post our travels, tips, and itineraries from all the parks we visit. We also share our love of fishing rivers, lakes and streams. We hope to travel throughout the year now that we have a travel trailer. Every National Park unit sign serves as our signature in a picture. Because of the blog, I hope to make trip planning easier for others.

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Category: South Dakota

Discover Your Next Great Adventure in the Black Hills: Things to Do

Why Drive Iron Mountain Road?-Custer State Park to Keystone SD

10 Amazing Places to Visit in Custer State Park

Valuable History at the Old Fort Meade Museum

One Man’s Obsession Crazy Horse Memorial

Hidden Secrets of Jewel Cave National Monument

Rankin Ridge Trail is Wind Cave’s Highest Point

Deadwood Will Make You LOVE the Wild West

Really Great Hikes to do When Driving The Needles Highway