10 days in Bozeman, Devils Tower & Black Hills & Badlands Itinerary

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bozeman: Yellowstone National Park (Madison River, Lamar Valley, &more), Horseback Riding Tours (in Gardiner) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Big Sky). The adventure continues: learn more about the world around you at Museum of the Rockies and look for all kinds of wild species at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.

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Columbus to Bozeman is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Columbus to Bozeman, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Columbus in June, expect Bozeman to be slightly colder, temps between 77°F and 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can go by car to Devils Tower.

A trip to Devils Tower proves equally suitable for adrenaline addicts and nature enthusiasts on the lookout for unique geological formations.

On the 10th (Sat), appreciate the history behind Wind Circles, then explore the striking landscape at Devils Tower National Monument, and then go for a walk through Tower Trail.

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Drive from Bozeman to Devils Tower in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Bozeman in June, Devils Tower is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to Rapid City.

South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rapid City: Keystone (Mount Rushmore National Memorial & Goodtyme Photo), Crazy Horse Memorial (in Crazy Horse) and Custer (Custer State Park, Wildlife Loop Road, &more). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Bear Country USA, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Reptile Gardens, shop like a local with Suzie Cappa Art Center, and wander the streets of Downtown Rapid City.

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You can drive from Devils Tower to Rapid City in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Badlands National Park.

Although Badlands National Park's name might not be the most inviting, its landscape of pinnacles, eroded buttes, spires, and an expansive, pristine mixed-grass prairie remain enticing.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): cruise along Loop Road and then explore the striking landscape at Badlands Wall.

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Getting from Rapid City to Badlands National Park by car takes about an hour. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in June, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.