Things to Do
Bear Country U.S.A
Bear Country U.S.A. is a drive through park and a favorite stop for families visiting the Black Hills. My wife Heather and I planned to go see the Black Bear Cubs "CubFest 2018" this past spring. As we drove up Mt. Rushmore Road towards Bear Country we noticed a ton...
Flintstones Bedrock City (Closed)
The year was 1978 and we visited the Flintstones in Bedrock City. Such of neat place, but unfortunately it is closed today. The last time we drove by a few years back it had a "For Sale" sign up. Road Side America has a good write-up about Flintstones Bedrock City...
Storybook Island Rapid City, South Dakota
Still creating fond memories for children, Storybook Island in Rapid City is one of a kind. Founded in 1959 by the Rapid City Rotary Club, Storybook Island is celebrating it's 59th Birthday on August 16th 2018. My first visit to Storybook Island was back in 1978 and...
Dinosaur Park Rapid City, South Dakota
Dinosaurs fascinate kids and this place was one of my favorite places to stop when we came down from Beulah, North Dakota to the Black Hills. Dedicated on May 22, 1936 the hill overlooking Rapid City is home to a Apatosaurus, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus...
Reptile Gardens Rapid City, South Dakota
Growing up in Beulah, North Dakota our family vacations would take us south to the Black Hills. One of my favorite places to visit was Reptile Gardens near Rapid City. My favorite memory was the huge Mezzanine - I remember how fun it was to try and spot the snakes or...
