Trips & Routes

I Don’t Ski, but the Snow Tubing in South Dakota Is Incredible

Looking for tubing in South Dakota? This winter spot delivers fast lanes, big thrills, and nonstop fun.

The Small Town in South Dakota That Feels Like Taylor Sheridan’s 1883

Ready to experience shootouts and 1880s trains? Relive the era of outlaws and cowboys in Hill City, South Dakota.

This South Dakota Canyon Feels Like It Belongs in Europe

Discover Spearfish Canyon in South Dakota’s Black Hills. It's a stunning landscape of waterfalls, limestone cliffs, and vibrant wildlife that feels straight out of Europe.

Can’t Make It to the Boston Marathon? Try This South Dakota Alternative

Take on this 6.2-mile volksmarch in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

This Fascinating South Dakota Road Trip Is a Paleontologist’s Dream

I Asked Our AI-Travel Planner for a Weekend Adventure in Rapid City—Here’s What It Created

An AI trip planner told me where to stay, where to eat, and what to do in Rapid City. How did it do?

5 Easy Day Trips You Can Take From Rapid City, South Dakota, My Favorite Included

Discover wildlife, cross-country ski trails, old mine towns, and more in these five easy day trips from Rapid City, South Dakota.

Beat the Winter Blues with a Trip to This South Dakota City

Winter in South Dakota is a brutal time of year, sure, but it's a strangely beautiful 'brutal' - come explore Sioux Falls and see.

With Glorious Dashboard Views Galore, This South Dakota Scenic Drive Is a Nature Lover’s Dream

Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway is not only one of the best scenic drives in South Dakota, it's one of the country's most stunning

This Mid-Sized Town in South Dakota Is Practically Perfect

Discover Harrisburg, a fast-growing mid-size town in South Dakota near Sioux Falls. Find out why its parks, Lake Alvin, and community spirit make it an ideal place to visit or live.