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Route Re-Imagined – US Hwy 385 Construction

Pennington-Lawrence County Line to Sheridan Lake

 

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is reconstructing a portion of U.S. Highway 385 between the Pennington-Lawrence county line and the south end of Sheridan Lake. Once completed, this section of U.S. Highway 385 will feature safety improvements, including wider shoulders on each side of the road where possible, improved road curves to meet current design standards, additional turning lanes to improve traffic flow, and new surfacing.

Activities You Should Check Out!

Museum at Black Hills Institute

A modest but incredible natural history museum.

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Watiki Waterpark

Year round water fun!

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The Mammoth Site

Tour this indoor active dig site.

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Wide Open Brew – Indoor Arenacross

Monthly Races  now through March!

LETS RACE!!!!!! 2024/2025 INDOOR ARENACROSS SERIES

WE ARE MORE THEN EXCITED TO GEAR UP FOR THE FALL/WINTER INDOOR ARENACROSS SERIES TO BEGIN IN RAPID CITY SD.

 

Made by and for the Daredevils, Adrenaline chasers, and everyday Speed Enthusiasts, WO MOTORSPORTS is for those Thrill Seekers seeking an unconcentional way to fond balance in Life, inviting everyone to embrace challenges and pursue Greatness.  At WO MOTOSPORTS, we create dramtic off-road motorsports events that create memories to last a lifetime. After all, why Cruise through life when you can carve out Exhilarating Experiences that remind you just how alive you are.

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Deadwood’s Big Whiskey Festival

November 9, 2024

 

Big Whiskey participants will be able to select from 3 different Whiskeys including American Whiskey, Bourbon, Irish Whiskey, Scotch and even some flavored whiskeys at each of the 15 different locations during the Big Whiskey Festival.

Things to love about visiting the black hills

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Cross this majestic monument off your bucket list.

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Sturgis

Come for the Rally. Stay to see everything else.

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Black Hills Events

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Historic Deadwood

Go west and get wild in this historic mountain town.

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National & State Parks

See Badlands National Park, Custer State Park and more.

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As the official central reservation company for the Black Hills and Badlands, our friendly travel agents live here and know the best local sights and stops for a vacation you’ll never forget. Packages from Black Hills Vacations are perfect for families, outdoor enthusiasts, special event travel and more. From airline tickets to lodging, car rentals and shuttles, one click or one call does it all.

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Black Hills Vacations offers free vacation guides from a variety of communities. Get an insider view of attractions around South Dakota, things to do in Deadwood or a guide to Black Hills campgrounds and cabins. Choose the guide you want, and we’ll send you a printed guide in two to three weeks.

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Deadwood

Hotels, gaming, wild west shoot outs and more – that’s how you Do Deadwood.

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A Black Hills vacation is central to hundreds of scenic monuments, parks, restaurants and attractions. Start planning your trip by getting the lay of the land – literally. Browse Black Hills maps to pick your perfect vacation spot that’s central to everything you want to experience.

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