The Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park offers visitors the chance to experience a one-of-a-kind park with several arches and amazing rock formations along the hike. The Devils Garden Trail is hands down the best hike in Arches National Park so you definitely cannot miss it. Throughout the hike, you will encounter up close several arches, spires, and fins that will take your br[...]
Custer State Park is among South Dakota’s must-see places. The park allows you to see an abundance of wildlife living in their natural habitat, be awed by stunning granite formations, experience thrilling scenic drives and amazing hiking trails. Custer State Park can be enjoyed at any time of the year, but the best months are during the shoulder seasons, so you avoid the worst heat a[...]
If you’re looking for a fun hike with little crowds and jaw dropping views, Little Devils Tower can’t be beat. Custer State Park is full of fun hiking trails and even more amazing views. Little Devils Tower does not disappoint and has an option for every experience level. You can have a half day hike that will take you from the start of the trail to the peak or combine it for a ful[...]
The Devils Tower hiking trails will give you the opportunity to be amazed at the tall rock columns and explore the tower from a 360 perspective. Designated as the first ever US National Park by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, Devils Tower is steeped in wonder and surrounded by legends. While no one knows how the formation came to be, one Native American legend has it that a giant[...]
The Cathedral Spires trail is one of the most stunning hikes found in Custer State Park in South Dakota. The Cathedral Spires trail is located south of Sylvan Lake on the state park’s famous Needless Highway. As you can guess from the name, the hike takes you directly to the Cathedral Spires, or "The Spires" as locals call them. These Spires are stunning, and highly unusual rock fo[...]
The Crazy Horse Monument, South Dakota, gives you the chance to have access to one of the best Native American cultural experiences in the country. It’s always been about some version of cowboys vs Indians bouncing around my head. Some of my earliest memories were dressed up from head to toes in full Washington Redskins gear cheering the team on against the hated Dallas Cowboys. As I[...]
Learn about what you can’t miss when visiting this national monument. When you think of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is typically the first thing that comes to mind. Located in Keystone, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial pays tribute to four US presidents who symbolize the ideals of freedom and democracy. The 60-foot four presidential figures were carved into Mount Rushmore in[...]
Badlands National Park, USA: Like a white river cutting through the Prairie, the Badlands of South Dakota is an unforgettable icon of the American West. Learn the best tips to spend the perfect day in this amazing park. When we told a few of our friends about our plans to visit South Dakota, they were shell-shocked - we were asked many times why the heck we would even want to go to the[...]
The Notch Trail in Badlands National Park is, by far, the best hike in the park. Not only it is easy, but you’ll have the best views of the park and the surrounding Prairie. The Notch Trail is the most popular hike in Badlands National Park, famous for its stark landscape and awe-inspiring views. This trail also features the most “instagramable” landmark of the Badlands - the log[...]
Check out what to do in Badlands National Park. Located in South Dakota, this park gives you a true taste of what natural beauty really is on the Great Plains. Our trip to South Dakota exceeded all of our expectations. When planning our trip, we had seen beautiful landscapes of the real American West in the pictures, but they did not adequately prepare us for what we experienced. Breat[...]
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