Today is the first day of the 81st Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which lasts until Aug. 15. Love it or hate it, the annual event draws huge crowds: the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety says the population of South Dakota increases by about 50 percent every August during the rally. And event organizers expect bigger-than-usual […]
Happy Fourth of July! As Independence Day nears, it’s hard not to get excited about fireworks. For the folks who don’t live in Rapid Valley with free front-row access to nearly unlimited fireworks shows, there are still plenty of places to see some fireworks light up the night sky. Rapid City’s official fireworks show […]
After what turned out to be a rainy June, the weather finally seems to be drying out and heating up. But don’t let the hot days deter you from hiking some of the region’s beautiful trails. With these three trails, you can still enjoy the great outdoors without getting overheated. Northern Hills: Devil’s Bathtub — […]
If spring’s got you itching to get outside and take advantage of all the Black Hills has to offer, we’ve got doubly good news. One, we’ve compiled a list of some of the areas best campgrounds. Two, whether you’re hauling a mini camper or pitching a tent, we’ve got a Honda CR-V that’ll get you […]
