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Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Trip Planner

Mt Rushmore Trip Planner (& Black Hills)

We’re here to help you visit the Black Hills. Planning a trip to a GIANT place like the Black Hills can be daunting. There are 6 national park sights, Custer State Park, and hundreds of tourist attractions. In this video, we tell you the most important things to know as you plan your trip.

  • Overview
  • Things to do/Mt. Rushmore
  • Custer State Park/Sylvan/ Black Elk Peak
  • Crazy Horse
  • Wind Cave and Jewel Cave
  • Deadwood
  • Spearfish Canyon/ Sturgis
  • Central Black Hills: Rapid City, President Walk, Story Book Island
  • Keystone: Bear Country, Reptile Gardens, Buffalo Coaster, Rush Mountain
  • Hill City: 1880 train, Dahl’s Chainsaw Art
  • Other Activities: George Mickelson Bike Trail, Slingshot rental, lakes, chuckwagon dinners
  • Badlands/Waldrug
  • Devil’s Tower
  • Hot Springs/ Mammoth Site
  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park
  • Getting there and getting around
  • Where to stay
  • Where to eat
  • When to visit
  • What to pack
  • Top picks and tips
  • Our guide

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ABOUT US

Matt and Cheryl

We’re Matt and Cheryl, and we’re in the Rockies. :) We are both teachers. Cheryl teaches special ed, and Matt teaches American history. We love the American West and the national parks. We want to help you have a great vacation on your next trip to the Rockies.

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