What trip to the Black Hills would be complete without a stop at Mount Rushmore? Be sure to plan a stop at the iconic memorial and explore the history of its construction. We drove to Mount Rushmore after our stop at Bear Country USA. It’s about a 30 minute drive from there. Once we were…
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Badlands National Park
Any trip to the Black Hills or South Dakota should include a stop at Badlands National Park. Drive through the park and take in the stunning views!
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Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
We headed out Saturday morning and made Minuteman Missile National Historic Site our first South Dakota National Park Service stop. Minuteman Missile National Historic Site interprets the history and role played by the American military during the Cold War. Not too long ago, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site served as one of the missile silos…
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Our weekend in the Black Hills
Planning a weekend in the Black Hills? Read about how we visited five National Park Sites and three other parks in one weekend.
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Gateway Arch National Park
I think any visit to Saint Louis has to include a stop at the Gateway Arch National Park. The Arch represents the city of Saint Louis and its role in the westward expansion of the United States. It’s also one of those iconic American symbols. My last visit to the Arch was back in 2003,…
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Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Tour the Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site home and museum to learn more about the lives of President Ulysses and Julia Dent Grant in Saint Louis.