The Rosholt Area Threshermen's Association was founded in 1988. Since then, men and women from the tri-state area have gotten together every summer to bring yesterday's memories to the present. Each annual Threshing Bee is full of old fashioned fun for the whole family. Events include threshing
The Dakota Five-O is a mountain bike race that is not for the weary. With a challenging track, it is a fun event that starts in Spearfish and has different trails for different riders. The Dakota Five-O continues to entice riders from across the country. From the pristine, hand-built singletrack
Bruce Honey Days is a family celebration and 2025 marks our 34th year. Friday activities include entertainment, a bean bag tournament and teen dance. Saturday hosts a parade, car show, music, burger feed, variety show and street dance, along with a co-ed volleyball tournament. Sunday has breakfast
The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo in Rapid City features events, rodeos and vendors. It is the region's largest trade show, livestock sales and competitions, and was named the top indoor PRCA rodeos in the country in 2023 (as well as 2021, 2020, 2003 and
2002). Established
in 1959, the Stock Show
The Annual Black Hills Roundup Rodeo in Belle Fourche takes place July 1-5, 2025. Join us for four days of PRCA rodeo action, a NorthStar Amusement Carnival, concerts, food and more. In 2025, we'll celebrate 106 years with the annual Ranch Rodeo, two nights of fireworks and a parade. The full
Experience an old west shootout aboard the 1880 Train this summer. Dates for 2025 are June 8, 15, 22 and 29; July 6, 13, 20 and 27; and August 17 and 31. The shootout begins at the Hill City station, 5 p.m. round trip departure. A few bad guys board the train and hide their treasure. The train is
Each year on the third Monday in February, America observes Presidents' Day to honor the birthdays of George Washington (born February 11, 1731) and Abraham Lincoln (born February 12, 1809). But here in South Dakota, presidential history is something we celebrate every day of the year. Find out how the Mount Rushmore State became so closely linked with the presidents, and discover how you can explore this fascinating aspect of our heritage when you visit.
Attracting more than 2 million annual visitors, Mount Rushmore National Memorial isn't just South Dakota's most-visited attraction — it's one of America's most enduring and iconic national symbols. According to sculptor Gutzon Borglum, the purpose of the memorial was to "communicate the founding, expansion, preservation and unification of the United States" by depicting the faces of four great American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
Work began in 1927, and it took a team of 400 workers 14 years to complete the 60-foot carvings. Today, the memorial is open to visitors year-round. While you're there, check out the exhibits in the Sculptor's Studio and hit the hiking trails to learn important information about the site's Lakota, Nakota and Dakota heritage. Don't forget to get some ice cream made from Thomas Jefferson's recipe, the first recorded ice cream recipe in American history.
Did You Know? U.S. President Calvin Coolidge dedicated the memorial on August 10, 1927.
Twenty miles up the road from Keystone and Mount Rushmore is Rapid City, which boasts its own unique presidential attraction: Life-sized bronze statues of 43 American presidents.
The project began in the late 1990s as a way of commemorating these leaders' place in American history; they've since become beloved local landmarks that have earned Rapid City the nickname "the City of Presidents." Cozy up next to 8th president Martin Van Buren on his park bench at Main Street and Mount Rushmore Road; give a high-five to the newest statue, 44th president Barack Obama; and grab a selfie with 30th president Calvin Coolidge, whose statue was outfitted with cowboy accessories in honor of his 1927 visit to South Dakota.
Each year on the third Monday in February, America observes Presidents' Day to honor the...
There are simply no hills like the Black Hills. And what better way to explore them with the family than with the Head for the Hills Passport?
This free, mobile-exclusive digital passport will guide you to the family-friendliest places in the beautiful Black Hills. Check in to stops across western South Dakota for discounts, prizes and more. No app required.
See how fast “Are we there yet?” becomes “THAT WAS SO COOL!” with the Head for the Hills Passport. And with prizes waiting to be awarded, you and the entire family are sure to make some memories that’ll last a lifetime.
The Head for the Hills Passport is a can't miss collection of family-friendly attractions in the Black Hills. Experience it all and earn prizes along the way.
Each stop is worth 10 points. Earn points, win prizes!
Prizes are available while supplies last. Travel South Dakota reserves the right to substitute prizes of similar value.
See what other families have discovered in the Black Hills and share your memories with us by using the hashtag #HeadForTheHills.
With each passport, visitors and locals can check in to designated locations to unlock a broad range of prizes based on the number of locations visited. The program delivery is seamless, with no app download needed. Instead, the pass is easily accessed through TravelSouthDakota.com. Participant location redemption is followed through GPS-based tracking, with point accumulation and redemption tracked through the South Dakota Passport. Prizes are then shipped directly to participants.
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Keeping some of the most scenic roadways in America requires a little maintenance from time to time. Before you hit the road in South Dakota, check here to find helpful resources and learn about major construction projects that may affect your travel.
Up-to-date resource for road closures due to construction, inclement weather and more. Live webcams allow you to check traffic and road conditions throughout the state.
The SDDOT Statewide Construction Project Information page provides a regional overview of current and upcoming projects to plan ahead for.
Region: Western South Dakota (Black Hills & Badlands)
Project Dates: Spring 2024-Fall 2026
Website: US-385.com
SDDOT is reconstructing a 15-mile portion of U.S. Highway 385 between the Pennington-Lawrence county line and the south end of Sheridan Lake. Once completed, this section will feature new surfacing, additional turn lanes to improve traffic flow, and wider, improved road curves to meet current design and safety standards.
Portions of U.S. Highway 385 will be completely closed at times in consideration of traveler safety. Drivers can expect pilot car lines and wait times, loose gravel and road surfaces, rock blasting, large construction equipment, narrowed lanes and detours that may add an extra 30-60 minutes to commutes.
SDDOT offers a free text service to communicate any major traffic changes. To subscribe, simply text “US385” to 605-566-4041. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.
Construction will extend from the south end of Pactola Dam to south of Sheridan Lake with the following planned closures:
Closure C — Sheridan Lake Road to Be Still Road: April 28-June 13, 2025.
Closure D — Be Still Road to Calumet Road: Aug. 12-Oct. 17, 2025. Note: Local access to Be Still Road will be maintained. The intersection of U.S. Highway 385 and Sheridan Lake Road will remain open.
Closure E — Pactola Dam to Custer Gulch Road: Oct. 20, 2025-April 17, 2026. Note: Local access to Victoria Lake Road will be maintained.
Detours for Phase 2 road closures will be S.D. Highway 44 and U.S. Highway 16, as shown in yellow below:
Starting the week of Monday, April 28, 2025, final asphalt paving will begin on an area of U.S. Highway 385 Placement of final surfacing will start at Pactola Dam and work north towards the Pennington-Lawrence County line. Traffic impacts at this time include temporary lane closures, the use of large construction equipment, loose gravel road surface, narrowed driving lanes, and wet paint. Additionally, the contractor will use pilot cars and flaggers as needed with delays of up to 15 minutes. Phase 1 surfacing is expected to be completed by Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
To avoid travel delays, consider using an alternate route. The recommended detour is S.D. Highway 44 and U.S. Highway 16.
Region: Western South Dakota (Black Hills & Badlands)
Project Dates: 2025-2032
Project Website: Dot.sd.gov
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