Discover this hidden gem town in South Dakota, with its vibrant annual festivals and pristine parks, where you can hike, camp ...

Zooming around on a map of the Midwest, I was searching for the least-visited regions of each state within driving distance. My fingers hovered on the border between North and South Dakota, signaling ...

Bear Butte State Park near Sturgis isn’t just another dot on South Dakota’s map – it’s a geological oddity, a spiritual powerhouse, and the kind of place that makes you forget about your inbox faster ...

The laccolith (that’s fancy geology-speak for a dome-shaped mass of igneous rock) stands as a sentinel on the northern edge of the Black Hills, visible for miles around like nature’s own version of a ...

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Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota preserves the Badlands that inspired the 26th president’s passion for conservation. Drive the South Unit Scenic Drive for sweeping vistas of the ...

You’re driving along a South Carolina road and suddenly wonder if you’re going the wrong way. You’ve got Google Maps keyed up on your phone and you reach over and pick it up for a peek. Are you ...

The biggest question and x-factor in this game is the health of quarterback Chase Mason. He left last week's game against Murray State with a lower leg/ankle injury, and we likely won't receive an ...

A trip to the Badlands with my 8-year old offered lessons in boyhood — and manhood. Badlands National Park in South Dakota.Credit...Gregory Halpern/Magnum, for The New York Times Supported by By Sam ...

There are more than 60 state parks and recreation areas spread across South Dakota – and if you're planning to visit in 2026, annual passes are already available. The annual entrance licenses, valid ...

A government shutdown may limit services at National Park Service locations, though parks will remain as accessible as possible. Some essential staff, like law enforcement and emergency response, will ...