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Outdoor Recreation

From mountain biking and rock climbing to nature photography and golfing, there are dozens of ways to experience the beauty of the Black Hills.

Meetings & Reunions

What do you get when you combine the natural wonder of the Black Hills with Rapid City's great convention venues? The perfect professional meeting or group reunion.

Map & Directions

Use these maps, mileage charts and driving directions to plan your next getaway to Rapid City and the Black Hills, home to Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

 

Be a Part of the Rush—Rush Hockey in Rapid City

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center and Ice Arena
Enjoy the fast-paced action of Professional hockey in Rapid City. Join The Rapid City Rush for their inaugural season and experience the excitement of the Central Hockey League. Schedule and ticket information can be found on www.RapidCityRush.com or you can book the Rush Hockey Vacation Package.
 

Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo

The fast-paced action of rodeo moves indoors January 30th – February 8, 2009 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo features ESPN/PRCA Extreme Bull Riding, bronco busting, stock shows, as well as free entertainment and interactive displays for the whole family.
 

Primal Quest chooses Rapid City

Primal Quest presented by SPOT, the World's Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition, comes to South Dakota next summer. This expedition length adventure race will pit coed teams of four against one another as they run, bike, and paddle their way, non-stop, across 600 miles of backcountry. The Black Hills and Badlands will cut a dramatic backdrop for these world-class athletes as they compete on the biggest stage in their sport in August of 2009.
 

Black Hills Travel Blog

Discover personal insights into planning a Rapid City vacation on the Black Hills Travel Blog, where practical tips meet the latest travel-related news, special event updates, photos and videos. You'll even find out where you can see the Black Hills in upcoming films and television programs.
www.blackhillstravelblog.com
 
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Upcoming Events
"Fencing the West: Buffalo to Barbed Wire" Exhibit
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008
Exhibits & Galleries
Between Fences Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition
Thursday, Jan 1, 2009
Exhibits & Galleries
Rapid City Rush vs Colorado
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009
Sports & Recreation
Rapid City Rush vs Wichita
Friday, Jan 9, 2009
Sports & Recreation
Walk in the Park: Snowshoe Hike
Saturday, Jan 10, 2009
Special Events
Rapid City Rush vs New Mexico
Friday, Jan 16, 2009
Sports & Recreation
No School Discovery Day: Feathered Friends
Monday, Jan 19, 2009
Just for Kids
West River Singles 8-ball Tournament
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009
Sports & Recreation
Rapid City Rush vs Corpus Christi
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2009
Sports & Recreation
Extreme Indoor Enduro
Friday, Jan 23, 2009
Sports & Recreation
Winter Classic Indoor Soccer Tournament
Friday, Jan 23, 2009
Sports & Recreation
The Pajama Game
Saturday, Jan 24, 2009
Theater, Performing Arts & Film
No School Discovery Day: Chinese New Year
Monday, Jan 26, 2009
Just for Kids
Winter Classic Quarter Horse Show
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009
Rodeo & Livestock
Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo
Friday, Jan 30, 2009
Rodeo & Livestock

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