A "Homecooking" sign, perched on the side of a gravel road in southwestern South Dakota ... buttes draw 900,000 people a year to Badlands National Park, the heart of the landscape.

taking in the same kinds of breathtaking sunrises and sunsets you might see at South Dakota's Badlands National Park. Be aware, however, that this hidden gem of a park has been impacted by oil ...

Jewel Cave National Monument is also in South Dakota. We loved visiting both Wind Cave and Badlands National Park. Both parks are near Mount Rushmore so you can visit multiple national parks ...

The closest major airport to Badlands National Park is in Rapid City, South Dakota. From there, visitors can drive for about an hour to the North Unit of the park. The Ben Reifel Visitor Center on the ...

Thrilled at this brief sighting, Joe spent the next three days in South Dakota's Badlands National Park trying for another. 'Sometimes I spent more than six hours searching for it, only to get just a ...

As a frequent traveler and local who grew up in Illinois, my suggestions for the best things to do in the Midwest include ...

Yupa Phillips took this photo at the Badlands State Park in South Dakota.

From Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills to Badlands National Park and Crazy Horse Monument, read on for a list of the top things to do in South Dakota. (Note: Some of the following activities ...

Located on the Great Plains and home to Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, and nine Native American tribes, South Dakota attracts visitors who are thrilled by the ...

Discover the rich history of North Dakota through its famous landmarks and monuments. Immerse yourself in its unique heritage ...