Roughlock Falls: Following the Water Through Spearfish Canyon

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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 […]

The Best Mount Rushmore Topics You Need to Know!

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Mount Rushmore Topics Welcome to the majestic world of Mt Rushmore, where history, art, and nature converge into a breathtaking spectacle. Carved into the granite face of the Black Hills, this colossal monument immortalizes four of America’s most iconic presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. But there’s so much more to […]

Best Ways To Visit Mt Rushmore

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Planning a trip to Mt Rushmore? Learn the best ways to visit, when to go, and how to explore the Black Hills for a deeper, more meaningful experience.

Best Times to Visit the Black Hills and Badlands

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The Best Times to Visit the Black Hills and Badlands: A Seasonal Guide Choosing the best time to visit the Black Hills and Badlands can be the most essential consideration in planning your vacation. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a family adventure, the decision will make all the difference. This stunning region of […]

The Paha Sapa (Black HIlls)

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Spring into Summer in He Sapa The land known as Paha Sapa rises from the prairie like a story written long before people had words to describe it. At the center of the Black Hills, these ancient formations carry more than beauty. They carry memory. The granite cores are 1.7 billion years old, shaped through […]

Is the Wildlife Loop Road Really Wild?

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Wildlife Loop Road: What You Need To Know Before You Go Wildlife Loop Road in Custer State Park is one of the most talked-about drives in the Black Hills, and for good reason. With rolling prairies, open grasslands, pine-dotted hills, and wildlife that moves freely across the landscape, this scenic road gives visitors a real […]

You Do You – I’m At My Best When I’m Just Me

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You Do You – The Conversation That Reminded Me Why I Do This There’s a moment in life that comes quietly, the kind that slips in without asking for attention. Mine arrived over a simple cup of coffee. I sat across from a friend who knows me well, someone who doesn’t need small talk to […]

Sunflower futures: Good Times Ahead!

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Sunflower Futures in South Dakota Sunflower Futures in South Dakota Sunflowers are more than a summer bloom in South Dakota. They are a kind of compass that points toward possibility. Sunflower Futures is a fitting phrase for the direction this state is moving in, and it speaks to the optimism carried in the fields that […]

Where Americans Can Travel and should they?

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Where Americans Can Travel: Domestic Travel is a Safe Bet It’s a question many people want to know, and the answer can change daily. There’s no doubt a lot of pent-up desire to travel, but the decision process can be complicated without some guidance. Fortunately, you’ve made it here, and I hope to bring some […]

Idaho Adventures: Tunnel Visions and Idahoans

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Like us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or email us for details on Havana Heartbeat or anything else we do! Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube Idaho Adventures is More Than Small Potatoes What do you think of when you think of Idaho? Potatoes right? Maybe for some of you, the answer is no, but that was […]

Continental Divide: My XO Adventures Hits the Road

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Like us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or email us for details on Havana Heartbeat or anything else we do! Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube Continental Divide: My XO Adventures Hits The Road! My XO Adventures has left the room and hit the road! My name is Daniel Milks, and I’m the company’s owner.  After coming […]

Rapid City And Living in the Wild West

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Rapid City blends modern life with deep Wild West roots, where frontier history, local culture, and the surrounding Black Hills shape what it means to live on the edge of the American West.

Adventures Across America Has Begun!

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Adventures Across America So far, Adventures across America has been quite interesting. Leaving Sarasota in the rearview mirror, on my own, headed to who knows where in the middle of a crisis felt ridiculous and made perfect sense at the same time. If you haven’t been following along, please like our Facebook Page. You’ll see Vannah […]

Choosing Reputable Travel Companies In An Uncertain World

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Choosing Reputable Travel Companies In An Uncertain World Over the past few years, travelers have watched as well-known tour operators and agencies have collapsed, leaving guests stranded with bags in hand and no clear path home. When a company fails, it is painful for employees, devastating for travelers, and damaging for trust across the entire […]