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Kid-Friendly South Dakota Family Vacation Road Trip Itinerary

TravelEmily KrauseNovember 30, 2022Midwest, South Dakota, road trip, Rapid City, Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Badlands National ParkComment

Visiting Badlands National Park with Little Kids

What to do in Badlands National Park with little kids and toddlers, including the best hikes, scenic drives, and places to spot wildlife. Badlands is truly such a kid-friendly park!

TravelEmily KrauseJuly 26, 2021national parks, badlands national park, South Dakota, MidwestComment

Tips for Visiting Wind Cave National Park with kids

TravelEmily KrauseJuly 8, 2021Wind Cave National Park, national parks, South Dakota, MidwestComment

Taking a Mount Rushmore Family Vacation: Things to Do at Mount Rushmore with Kids

TravelEmily KrauseJune 28, 2021South Dakota, Mount Rushmore, Midwest, National MonumentComment

Visiting Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota with Kids

Mammoth Site, South Dakota is one of the top things to do in Hot Springs, SD and the Black Hills! You’ll especially want to look into the Jr. Paleontology Program to really get kids involved in the Mammoth Site history and excavation techniques. One of our favorite Black Hills vacation activities!