Traveler Magazine
Travel Guide & Stories
Go beyond the directory with attraction stories, local history and practical ideas for exploring the Black Hills.
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Explore before you go
Each story connects directly to the complete visitor information for its featured place.
Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center
Explore the remarkable path from one of North America’s deepest gold mines to a world-leading underground science facility.
Read storyThe South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Discover historic aircraft, missiles and aviation stories at this free museum beside Ellsworth Air Force Base.
Read storyThe Keystone Historical Museum
Step inside Keystone’s Victorian schoolhouse to encounter local mining, community and Carrie Ingalls history.
Read storyDinosaur Museum
Meet life-size dinosaurs and explore prehistoric exhibits along Rapid City’s Mount Rushmore Road.
Read storyMuseum of Geology
See fossils, minerals and ancient life while exploring the geological story of western South Dakota.
Read storyMammoth Site of Hot Springs
Walk the edge of an active Ice Age dig where dozens of mammoths and many other animals have been uncovered.
Read storyReptile Gardens
Encounter reptiles, birds, botanical gardens and live animal programs at a classic Black Hills attraction.
Read storyStorybook Island
See how a free Rapid City park turns familiar storybook characters into a playful family experience.
Read storyRush Mountain Adventure Park
Combine a cave tour, mountain coaster, zipline and interactive rides in one Keystone-area adventure stop.
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