Photo curtesy of Black Hills Party Pedaler’s Facebook page. Black Hills Party Pedaler has been hosting parties on wheels in Rapid City since 2016. Samantha Caillier, manager of Black Hills Party Pedaler, described the vehicle as an eight pedaling-seat bike with a three-seat bench in the back. Partiers hop on...
Photo curtesy of blackhillshikingbikingandmore.com Little Elk Creek is the perfect trail for exploring the Black Hills. At sunrise, Northern Crescent butterflies line the edge of the creek as they absorb salts and other minerals from the soil in a process known as “puddling.” “Puddling” is essential for the butterflies’ survival,...
Photo curtesy of Black Hills Caverns’ website. Black Hills Caverns offers a deep dive into the underground history of Rapid City. Karen Johnson, general manager at Black Hills Caverns, explained the history of the 225 feet-deep cave. “Black Hills Caverns was originally established in 1839 by a gold panner,”...
Logo curtesy of The Silver Lining’s Facebook page. The Silver Lining Creamery is a premium small-batch ice cream shop right in the heart of Downtown Rapid City. The creamery features a rotation of unique flavors and toppings which set it apart from other ice cream shops in the Black Hills...
Guarded by an 18-foot robot, Sprockets Fun Foundry brings cutting-edge virtual reality attractions and state-of-the-art arcade games to Keystone. Tom Hagen, owner of Sprockets Fun Foundry, explained his vision for the attraction. “So, when it came to arcade machines, we felt there was a niche to get really modern arcade...
Logo curtesy of The Meltdown’s Facebook page. The Meltdown Rolled Ice Cream Truck offers made-to-order rolled ice cream treats in Rapid City. Nate Forsyth, owner of The Meltdown, explained the process of crafting rolled ice cream. “All of our orders start out as a liquid, and we put it onto...
Photo curtesy of Mr. Wu’s’ Facebook page. On the lower end of Main Street Deadwood, Mr. Wu’s Casino grants good fortune to Black Hills’ visitors. Brinton Hamm, general manager of Mr. Wu’s, is proud to continue his family’s legacy. “The place has been in the family for a long time,”...
Photo Courtesy of Mt Rushmore Brewing Company’s Facebook page Tucked away in the heart of the Black Hills is the Bavarian Inn, a nine-acre resort featuring 64 rooms, two swimming pools, a hot tub, a pickleball court and so much more. Marcel Wahlstrom, the owner of the Bavarian Inn said...