14 days in Black Hills & Badlands Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Custer (Center Lake, Custer State Park, &more), Wall Drug (in Wall) and Crazy Horse (Native American Educational and Cultural Center & Crazy Horse Memorial). Pack the 22nd (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Rushmore Tramway Adventures. There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Bear Country USA, do a tasting at Firehouse Wine Cellars, discover the riches below the earth's surface at Big Thunder Gold Mine, and don't miss a visit to Brule.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Rapid City driving holiday planner.

Edmonton, Canada to Rapid City is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, Rapid City is a bit warmer than Edmonton - with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Badlands National Park.

Step out of Badlands National Park to go to Interior and see Hurley Butte Horseback Riding, which is approximately 34 minutes away. Spend the 25th (Tue) exploring nature at Badlands National Park. Next up on the itinerary: cruise along Loop Road, make a trip to Pinnacles Overlook, look for all kinds of wild species at Roberts Prairie Dog Town, and get to know the fascinating history of Sage Creek Wilderness Area.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Badlands National Park road trip planner.

Getting from Rapid City to Badlands National Park by car takes about an hour. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. While traveling from Rapid City, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Badlands National Park, ranging from highs of 38°C to lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.