Jewel Cave National Monument is located in South Dakota and is part of our South Dakota road trip adventure. This cave is conveniently located west of the town of Custer really close to Wind Cave National Park and Mount Rushmore. One thing to know before you go to Jewel Cave…
The Walk of Presidents in Rapid City, South Dakota is a pretty cool way to spend a morning. We really liked this urban hike because there was so much to see. A few years ago a businessman in Rapid City decided that since his town is so close to Mount Rushmore,…
Every time we go to a National Park we make it a point to find all the hikes for kids. We do as many as we can so we can report our favorites back to you. If you’re looking for a hike for your kids in Zion, Bryce, Great Basin, Yellowstone,…
The Door Trail in the Badlands was a really fun hike for the boys. One of the reasons that they liked it is that it is not a well-defined trail. It wanders among rugged rock formations across the dusty terrain. The number one rule of hiking is to stay on the…
Park literature at the Badlands lists The Window as a hike, but we hardly think it qualifies. This short boardwalk meanders a mere quarter mile out and back to a viewpoint. This hike is doable by any member of your party who can get out of the car. The hike…
The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is located in South Dakota near Badlands National Park. This site is fairly new, and there is not a lot to see, but it is definitely worth a stop if you are in South Dakota. History buffs will really like stopping at this site…