Tag: South Dakota

Best Time to Visit Badlands National Park + Free Badlands National Park Camping

Badlands National Park Wildflowers

Badlands National Park is such a wonderful spot in South Dakota.  Did you know there is now free Badlands National Park Camping?  Here’s the best time to visit Badlands National Park and the story of my night at the free campground along with pictures to inspire your trip to the Badlands. This post contains affiliate …

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Best Free Things to Do in the Black Hills

There are 100’s of attractions in the Black Hills, South Dakota trying to separate you from your money during your Black Hills vacation.  This has become a midwest tourism mecca since it is near Mount Rushmore.  A few things are worth it.  But there are also a few free things to do in the Black …

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Best Time to Photograph Mount Rushmore + Best Viewpoints of Mount Rushmore

Mt Rushmore is probably the most photographed site located in South Dakota.  This is a guide to the best time to photograph Mount Rushmore, as well as some of the best viewpoints of Mount Rushmore. Note: all photographs on this page are unedited and uncropped to give you an idea of what the lighting is …

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What is Wall Drug? (333 Billboards outside Wall Drug, SD)

What is Wall Drug

What is Wall Drug?  It’s a drug store and restaurant and gift shop mall and tourist trap on I-90 just outside Badlands National Park in the little town of Wall, South Dakota.  For many of us, it’s a reminder of our childhood – long car trips on I-90 out west.  It’s the capital of KITSCH! …

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