Visit Rapid City - Black Hills of South Dakota


From mountain biking and rock climbing to nature photography and golfing, there are dozens of ways to experience the beauty of the Black Hills.	What do you get when you combine the natural wonder of the Black Hills with Rapid City's great convention venues? The perfect professional meeting or group reunion.	Use these maps, mileage charts and driving directions to plan your next getaway to Rapid City and the Black Hills, home to Mount Rushmore National Memorial.




			Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular Rushmore Plaza Civic Center — December 23 World-class performers and U.S. Olympic gold medalists are coming to Rapid City for a premier holiday event. Gymnasts, Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson, will headline the Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular on Dec. 23 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The show is scheduled for national broadcast on January 18, 2009 on NBC and will also feature Olympians Todd Eldridge, Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto and many others.

			Be a Part of the Rush—Rush Hockey in Rapid City Rushmore Plaza Civic Center and Ice Arena Enjoy the fast-paced action of Professional hockey in Rapid City. Join The Rapid City Rush for their inaugural season and experience the excitement of the Central Hockey League. Schedule and ticket information can be found on www.RapidCityRush.com or you can book the Rush Hockey Vacation Package.

			Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo The fast-paced action of rodeo moves indoors January 30th – February 8, 2009 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo features ESPN/PRCA Extreme Bull Riding, bronco busting, stock shows, as well as free entertainment and interactive displays for the whole family.

			Primal Quest chooses Rapid City Primal Quest presented by SPOT, the World's Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition, comes to South Dakota next summer. This expedition length adventure race will pit coed teams of four against one another as they run, bike, and paddle their way, non-stop, across 600 miles of backcountry. The Black Hills and Badlands will cut a dramatic backdrop for these world-class athletes as they compete on the biggest stage in their sport in August of 2009.

			Black Hills Travel Blog Discover personal insights into planning a Rapid City vacation on the Black Hills Travel Blog, where practical tips meet the latest travel-related news, special event updates, photos and videos. You'll even find out where you can see the Black Hills in upcoming films and television programs. www.blackhillstravelblog.com