An oft-requested path from the George S. Mickelson Trail to Mount Rushmore National Memorial could eventually become a reality if a feasible route can be found. State Game, Fish & Parks park director ...

In extending a hiking and biking trail to end at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota faces a tall challenge. Literally. The state Game, Fish & Parks department is plotting to connect ...

Famous for its free-roaming bison, Custer State Park draws travellers with its historic hikes, picturesque byways and ...

This one day Mount Rushmore guide walks you through the best way to experience the park in 24 hours, starting with the main viewing terrace, then exploring the trails and museum exhibits that explain ...

Rapid City's Dinosaur Park is a beloved hilltop spot featuring these colossal creatures. - Chad Coppess/Travel South Dakota Rapid City, South Dakota (CNN) —Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, ...

Which is why a special invitation from the park superintendent to “summit” Mount Rushmore is not something one can easily turn down. Early one morning, I and several other lucky hikers silently ...

South Dakota's most famous landmark will host a fireworks display for the first time in six years in 2026. South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, the former North Dakota ...

Matthew Davis, author of a Mount Rushmore biography, explains how four presidents ended up on a mountain that was never meant to honor them.

Rapid City, South Dakota (CNN) —Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Rapid City is a scenic urban getaway that hasn’t lost its small-town vibe. While it’s the state’s second largest city, ...