An uplifted island of mountains in the middle of the roaming grasslands of the Great Plains, the Black Hills of South Dakota encompass one of the world’s most ancient mountain ranges. Today, it is a million-acre playground filled with the history and mystery of the Old West, alpine lakes and an underground wilderness, as well as the highest concentration of parks, monuments and memorials in the country. Crowned by one of the nation’s most enduring icons – Mount Rushmore National Memorial – the Black Hills also claims Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park, Devils Tower National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park and Jewel Cave National Monument, all within an hour and a half’s drive of Hill City.

Blessed with a mild climate, hundreds of miles of beautiful backcountry, free-roaming wildlife and a relaxing pace, the Black Hills welcomes nearly five million visitors annually. That number will surely increase as the word gets out on what an amazing and captivating area the Black Hills of South Dakota truly are.