South Dakota

Admire the otherworldly buttes and spires of Badlands National Park, gawk at Mount Rushmore's enormous stone carvings, and sip a 5-cent coffee at Wall Drug—arguably the world's most iconic roadside stop.

The Needles, a beautiful formation of granite spires in the Black Hills of South Dakota. They tower over the surrounding landscape, and in this image, are catching the morning sun.

Custer State Park: The Complete Guide

Magnificent Badlands

The Best Time to Visit Badlands National Park

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The 9 Best Hikes in Badlands National Park

Deadwood, South Dakota

The 10 Best Things to Do in Deadwood, South Dakota

Bear Butte

Guide to South Dakota's Iron Mountain Road

American bison standing on field against clear sky

The Best Day Trips to Take From Rapid City, South Dakota

Bison roam the Black Hills of South Dakota

Budget Travel to Black Hills and Badlands, South Dakota

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20 Free Things to Do in South Dakota

Bison on the Prairie

Wind Cave National Park: The Complete Guide

Mount Rushmore

RV Destination Guide: Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Evan's Plunge water park in South Dakota.

South Dakota Water Parks and Theme Parks

Badlands National Park

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