Explore Black Hills

Your insider’s guide to discovering the Black Hills of Western South Dakota.

Your local guide to exploring the stunning Black Hills region in Western South Dakota.

Our free, location-based app helps visitors and residents discover the best of the Black Hills—from dining and shopping to outdoor activities, lodging, special deals, and more.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest and step into history where legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Gen. George A. Custer, and Sitting Bull once walked. Our welcoming towns—Spearfish, Lead, Deadwood, Belle Fourche, and Sturgis—are all situated just northwest of the regional hub, Rapid City.

From Mt. Rushmore and Devil’s Tower National Monument to Badlands National Park and the Spearfish Canyon scenic byway, our area is home to world-renowned attractions, thrilling outdoor mountain adventures, and plenty of indoor fun.

Enjoy hiking, biking, world-class rock climbing, caving, fishing, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, scenic drives, casino gaming, professional rodeo events, museums, historic opera houses, and so much more—all waiting for you to explore.

Using your location, each page in our app includes town-based search buttons to help you find exactly what you need—whether it’s a place to eat, a place to stay, special offers, or local events happening during your visit.

Curated by the locally owned Black Hills Pioneer newspaper, you can trust the information we provide. We’ve been delivering news and insights across the region since 1876.