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Outdoor Recreation

A Black Hills vacation is best spent outside. You’ll find outdoor recreation around every corner, from hiking in Badlands National Park to kayaking near Spearfish Canyon. Find Black Hills vacation packages to bundle lodging, attractions and outdoor activities for your trip to save time and money. Then, get on your way to the Black Hills and get outside.

Winter Sports & Rentals

The Black Hills are one great place to enjoy the beauty of winter. Cozy up in a Black Hills lodge, then spend the day skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing through serene country. Get a pass to the top of the Black Hills with lift tickets to area skiing and tubing resorts. The Black Hills offer more than 350 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Avoid trailering your sled, and find convenient rentals for your trip.

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Bike Rentals

Get the gear you need to experience the Black Hills from every angle. The George S. Mickelson trail was converted from a railway to a scenic, 109-mile biking, riding and hiking trail from Deadwood to Edgemont. Rent a bike and get riding.

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OHV & ATV Rentals

Go off the beaten path with an OHV or ATV rental. The Black Hills offers thousands of miles of forested trails to see Spearfish Canyon and more.

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Fishing

Reconnect with nature and make family memories by fly fishing near Spearfish or catching trout at scenic Sylvan Lake.

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Golf

Both beginners and experienced golfers can enjoy the greatest game with the backdrop of the majestic Black Hills.

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South Dakota’s Great 8

The Black Hills of South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park are bucket list destinations. Together they make for a great American road trip. Explore South Dakota’s Great 8 and Yellowstone with this seven-day trip itinerary.

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Native American Culture Tour

Native American culture is rich in the Black Hills. Learn about the heritage of the Great Sioux Nation, as you explore Crazy Horse Memorial®, the Oglala Lakota College, Bear Butte State Park and the Journey Museum.

Spearfish Canyon of Colors

Take in one of the Black Hills’ most colorful locales with this trek through Spearfish Canyon. No matter the time of year, you’ll find beautiful waterfalls, picturesque views, and charming local restaurants and breweries.