Black Hills — Local services in Hill City

It's very beautiful here. I saw my first herd of mountain goats, and that was awesome. Seeing Mt Rushmore too, I never thought I'd get the chance, and I highly recommend it. Deadwood is amazing too, if you're interested in the history and the Wild Bill-ness of it all. Sturgis is awesome if you ride or love Harleys. And there you go, oh, and the Grasslands/Badlands. If you've come this far, what's an hour drive? If you go during the day you can see Prairie Dogs, Bison, and wild Goats, roaming free. If you go at night, you can see the milky way, which was a first for me. Plus the colors in the hills in the Badlands, the formations,...

We wanted to do dispersed camping but it was REALLY hard for us to find a good spot to set up camp in the black hills because it is so hilly, of course. We were able to camp for free - I can't remember now if it was at Breezy Point or Wrinkled Rock, right outside the Rushmore memorial area. Hike to Black Elk Peak was well worth it - bring plenty of water and plan for at least 4 hours, especially if you want to spend a little time at the top. I brought a jacket and was glad I did because it was chilly and windy...

What more can I say, amazing. Fun for a weekend, or a week. Great for family time or by yourself. The only thing I can add is the price of admission, is on the high side just to see what you can see from the road. Truly friendly people and helpful. This is a true work of art. There is nothing better than getting to see American history from so many years stand the test of time and still have its beauty. I definitely give them 9/10. Lower admission would...