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Rapid City

South Dakota · United States

A western South Dakota base for the Black Hills, Badlands, wildlife, scenic drives and iconic road-trip landscapes.

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Black Elk Peak Trailhead

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Cathedral Spires Trailhead

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Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

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Little Devil's Tower Trailhead

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The Outdoor Campus - Rapid City

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Stratobowl Rim Trailhead

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Stonewall Overlook Trailhead

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Black Hills Buzzard's Roost Trailhead

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Skyline Wilderness Area Park

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Rushmore Lions Nature Park

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