Roughlock Falls: Following the Water Through Spearfish Canyon
Roughlock Falls: Following the Water Through Spearfish Canyon Spearfish Canyon carries a kind of quiet beauty that settles into you long before you reach Roughlock Falls. The canyon rises on both sides in tall limestone walls that glow in shades of soft cream and pale gold. Pines grow from impossible places, gripping the edges of […]
Libertyland, TIFs, and the Future of Rapid City
A Clear Look at Libertyland and Rapid City’s Crossroads Libertyland is being sold as an exciting new amusement park that will uplift Rapid City. The marketing language is polished. The renderings are pretty. The promise is prosperity. Behind that shine sits a very different reality. Libertyland hinges on a massive Tax Increment Financing, or TIF, […]
A South Dakota Road Trip: 7 Stops You Can’t Miss
Embark on the ultimate South Dakota road trip with stops at Sioux Falls, the Badlands Ranch Store, Badlands National Park, Rapid City, Wildlife Loop Road, Iron Mountain Road to Mount Rushmore, and the Needles Highway. Experience cinematic landscapes, wildlife encounters, and cultural connections for the love of travel.
Mount Rushmore is in What City? Find Out Here!
Discover the location of Mount Rushmore and explore the surrounding areas. Find out which city is nearest to this iconic monument.
Exploring the Badlands Year-Round
Facebook-fTwitterInstagramLinkedinPinterestYoutube Welcome to another day of exploring the Badlands! This time, our journey takes us to the rugged terrains of the Southern Unit of Badlands National Park (A.K.A The Stronghold Unit), where the unexpected becomes the norm, and every corner holds a new surprise. As we set out from Rapid City to Sheep Mountain Table, […]
South Dakota Minimum Wage 2024 | Rates & FAQs
FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInPinterestYouTube What Is South Dakota’s Minimum Wage in 2024? South Dakota Minimum Wage 2024: Non-tipped employees: $11.20 per hour. Tipped employees: $5.60 per hour. Effective January 1, 2024, these rates adjust annually to help wages keep pace with the cost of living. My XO Adventures and South Dakota Minimum Wage 2024 Recently, a bill that […]
Common Misconceptions about Visiting South Dakota
Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube Common misconceptions about Visiting South Dakota can cause many to miss out. It’s time to set the record straight on some of the most common misconceptions about visiting South Dakota’s Black Hills and Badlands. Many have been misled to believe this stunningly beautiful region is nothing more than a land […]