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  • Pet Friendly Hotels in Rapid City, SD

    Rapid City, South Dakota is a city with modern features and old-charm combined. With a population of 70,000, it is the perfect size city to visit and have fun. Several hotels in the area are pet-friendly. The business traveler will also find that the hotels have everything needed in order to continue work effectively. read more

  • Hotels in Rapid City, South Dakota

    Located in the heart of the Black Hills, Rapid City offers travelers a great home base for a bevy of outdoor activities. Just a short drive from Rapid City is Mount Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Monument, and the historic town of Deadwood. Explore all the Black Hills have to offer, check out geo caching, rock hounding, mountain biking, horseback ri… read more

  • Hotels Near Rapid City, SD

    The largest city in western South Dakota, Rapid City sits along the northern edge of the beautiful Black Hills. Safe and smog-free, Rapid City offers a variety of dining and shopping options and is ideally situated for day trips to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Devil's Tower and the Badlands National Park. read more

  • Motels and Hotels Near Rapid City, Michigan

    Located in upstate Michigan and situated on the Rapid River, Rapid City offers a small-town feel, friendly people and various options in year-round outdoor activities. Kalkaska County's Kaliseum Recreation Complex provides two pools and an ice rink in the winter months, while Rugg Pond Natural Area has a walking trail. North County Hiking Trail and numerous… read more

  • RV Campgrounds Near Rapid City, SD

    Located on the eastern slops of the Black Hills mountain range, Rapid City is known as the "Gateway to the Black Hills." The area is home to popular attractions including Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Badlands National Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and the Black Hills caverns and forests. Recreation enthusiasts enjoy biking through the area's 6,000 miles o… read more

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  • Facts About the Black Hills

    Rising like an island from a sea of grasslands on the Great Plains of South Dakota and Wyoming, the Black Hills are somewhat of an anomaly: The hills are actually mountains, and they aren't really black. This relatively small mountain… read more

  • List of Bus Tours in South Dakota

    South Dakota is a year-round, popular tourist destination. People come from all over the world to witness the majestic Mount Rushmore National Memorial and partake in the many outdoor recreational activities, including hunting, fishing… read more

  • Jewel Cave Information

    If your travels take you to South Dakota, take the time to visit Jewel Cave National Monument, which is 13 miles west of the town of Custer in the Black Hills. Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world, with 145 miles of passa… read more

  • Information About the Black Hills of South Dakota

    Located in western South Dakota, the Black Hills offer outdoor enthusiasts ample opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. The area comprises six national parks, more than 1,300 miles of streams and more than 45… read more

  • Dog Friendly Hotels in Black Hills, South Dakota

    When visiting the Black Hills of South Dakota, you may want to take your dog along on the trip. The majestic Black Hills holds tremendous possibilities for adventure for you and your furry best friend. Rapid City offers a central locat… read more

  • Ramkota Hotels in SD

    The Best Western Ramkota Hotels offer free Wi-Fi in all their locations as well as cable television and cribs, and a few even offer water parks. South Dakota is full of fun for the outdoor enthusiast. Visit the Rapid City Ramkota for a… read more

  • Rodeway Inn Motels Near Hot Springs, South Dakota

    The Black Hills offers plenty for the outdoor enthusiasts to do. Visitors to the area enjoy skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, and countless other activities. The Hot Springs area of the Black Hills offer visitors the Mammoth Site Muse… read more

  • About Track Shoes

    Track shoes are designed specifically for speed. With features like rigid sprint plates and spikes, track shoes aren't suited for any other use than during a track event, but when speed is a priority, track shoes are optimal. read more

  • RV Parks in Keystone, SD

    Keystone is a town near the western end of South Dakota, near the border with Wyoming. The town depends on the surrounding communities to provide RV parks and resorts and there are several locations available that feature beautiful vie… read more

  • Motels Near Stagebarn, SD

    Stagebarn Ridge and Canyon are near the towns of Summerset, Blackhawk, and Rapid City, South Dakota. Visitors to this area will enjoy the variety of outdoor recreational activities available. Nearby Black Hills National Forest has 30 c… read more

  • Wind Cave National Park History

    South of Rapid City, Black Hills National Forest, and Mount Rushmore in western South Dakota, Wind Cave National Park protects more than 28,000 acres of prairie and pine forest. More than 132 miles of cave passages are underground, mak… read more

  • Hotels With an Airport Shuttle in Rapid City, South Dakota

    Rapid City, South Dakota: home of Mount Rushmore. Situated in the southwest corner of the state, this city offers plenty of activities to keep you busy. There are more than 13 miles of bike trails which lead around this historic city.… read more

  • How Was the Wind Cave Discovered?

    The long, winding, subterranean passages beneath the prairies and grasslands of Wind Cave National Park comprise the fourth longest cave system in the world. Native Americans held great reverence for the cave, but it did not enter the… read more

  • Airports in South Dakota

    South Dakota offers outdoor enthusiasts an abundance of activities. Take a hike in the Black Hills of western South Dakota or fish the glacial lakes of the eastern part of the state. Getting to all these great excursions may be a bit o… read more

  • Nordic Ski Clubs in Black Hills, SD

    The Black Hills in western South Dakota gets blanketed with snow each winter, making it a prime region for cross-country skiing. Throughout the region are several clubs and groups dedicated to Nordic skiing. They organize events, group… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.

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