We're excited to share our love of the hills with everyone! Here is a list of some of our favorite spots...
Mount Rushmore
13000 SD-244, Keystone, SD 57751
A must see if it is your first (or only) visit to South Dakota.
Keystone
Keystone, SD 57751
We recommend the handmade taffy shop on the main street, as well as the Ruby House restaurant.
Spearfish Canyon Highway
Spearfish Canyon Highway, Spearfish, SD 57783
There is a lot of beauty to see here, you can visit the community caves off the highway, stop at bridal veil falls off the highway, and also stop at Roughlock Falls a little way up the canyon.
Sylvan Lake - Harney
Sylvan Lake - Harney, Keystone, SD 57751
A good morning hike! Takes about 3-4 hours up and down the mountain (tallest peak east of the Rocky Mts.), and then take a swim in Sylvan lake.
You may remember seeing Sylvan lake in the movie National Treasure!
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives
A super fun spot for the kids! Feed the fish and explore the grounds.
Bear Butte
20250 Hwy 79, Sturgis, SD 57785
Hike up the mountain, a strenuous, but shorter hike. Then go across the road and fish or cool off in Bear Butte Lake. There are also a few camping spots available here!
The Badlands Scenic Loop
21020 SD Hwy 240, Interior, SD 57750
A must-see in SD! If coming from Rapid City, the exit is at Wall, SD. There are directions for that on the website.
Roughlock Falls Trail
Roughlock Falls Trail, Lead, SD 57754
This trail is right off of Spearfish Canyon at Savoy. If you drive up the road to the top parking lot, the falls is a short walk down the path.
Wildlife Loop Road
Wildlife Loop Road, Custer, SD 57730
You can see a lot of scenery, plus BUFFALO! Does require you to buy a Custer State Park day pass.