Mt Rushmore Trip Planner (& Black Hills)

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We're here to help you visit the Black Hills. Planning a trip to a GIANT place like the Black Hills can be daunting. There are 6 national park sights, Custer State Park, and hundreds of tourist attractions. In this video we tell you the most important things to know as you plan your trip.
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Chapters:
0:52 Overview
2:46 Things to do/Mt. Rushmore
4:38 Custer State Park/Sylvan/ Black Elk Peak
6:45 Crazy Horse
8:30 Wind Cave and Jewel Cave
9:50 Deadwood
12:05 Spearfish Canyon/ Sturgis
13:50 Central Black Hills: Rapid City, President Walk, Story Book Island
15:10 Keystone: Bear Country, Reptile Gardens, Buffalo Coaster, Rush Mountain
18:00 Hill City: 1880 train, Dahl's Chainsaw Art
21:00 Other Activities: George Mickelson Bike Trail, Slingshot rental, lakes, chuckwagon dinners
24:00 Badlands/Waldrug
26:40 Devil's Tower
27:50 Hot Springs/ Mammoth Site
28:25 Theodore Roosevelt National Park
30:35 Getting there and getting around
33:15 Where to stay
35:45 Where to eat
39:28 When to visit
41:55 What to pack
45:50 Top picks and tips
51:00 Our guide

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@danarobertson3745 2 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend the guide they offer. It was very informative and easy to use. We stayed in Rapid City two nights and we able to do a lot of the activities in the guide. Favorite by far was Custer State Park. I recommend going by the visitor center there to see were the bison herd was last seen. The park ranger told us exactly how to find them, which was on one of the side roads.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dana! And that’s a perfect idea, to ask the Ranger where the bison are!

@jigee0808 Ай бұрын

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@Justaeuropeanman Жыл бұрын

We just went and it was beautiful!! My parents came to California for a week from Mexico on Vacation and we decided to go to South Dakota to go visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial since my parents have always wanted to see it in person. Just wanted to say thank you so much your video really helped us out a lot!! We had an amazing time even though we kept getting dirty looks for speaking Spanish and got told 3 times to speak English and one guy told us to either speak English or to get out of there country because we were on a patriotic memorial zone and to show some respect by speaking English 🙁 we tried to explain that my parents do not live in the US they are just tourists so they do not know English so we all had to speak Spanish around them so we can communicate but he didn’t care. But that was ok we did not let that ruin our trip because there was a lot more friendlier people that were very nice to me and my parents😊

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry you experienced that. Everyone should be welcome at all places. We're glad you didn't let it ruin your trip! Thanks for watching.

@dennygay6154 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. You guys do a really good job of not only detailing the different do's and don'ts, but you put a lot of necessary time into the video production which is appreciated. Keep it up .

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@bchboy1206 Жыл бұрын

I am winding my trip down and heading back to North Georgia and after watching your videos I realized I missed some things, I will have to do this trip again! Thanks so much for the effort and enthusiasm you both bring!!!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Yes, you will and thank you!

@hiddengems2844 Жыл бұрын

Great useful video! Thankyou :)

@milespalero 2 жыл бұрын

Yaay! We are visiting this Sept. Will definitely download your trip planner. Thank you for this!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@alieshasalisbury1453 Жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful! Thank you!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@de3535 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! It has been 14 years since we have been to the black hills and are going this summer. This brought back so many memories and really helped us plan our trip.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Have a wonderful time.

@Brogrl Жыл бұрын

Your guys videos were really informative for our short trip to the Black Hills, I always let the ads run in gratitude 🙏 ❤

@WereintheRockies 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@roxannegordon6162 Жыл бұрын

Glad I watched this. I saw some areas that my family would NOT want to see. Don't want to take time away from places we would enjoy, so many sites here were way too crowded for me. We're going this summer, 2023 for a few weeks crossing S.D. Wyoming, Montana.

@krispy1k Жыл бұрын

Hi there! I stumbled across this video while searching for Sturgis videos since I am going to the Sturgis rally for the first time in 2023 (Yes. I will be one of those thousands of bikers during the time to avoid going, LOL). I just want to say what a great job you did in making this video. My group that I am going with has been to the rally before but I enjoy doing my own research and this video is very informative on the area. There may be a few days that I am on my own and this gives me plenty of ideas on what to do and where to go. Thank you for taking the time to help everyone to get the most enjoyment out of their vacations.

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

How fun and you're welcome.

@billricheter5678 Жыл бұрын

You guys do a nice job. Also seem like great people. keep it up!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill. Really appreciate you watching!

@dorothydishman4664 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memories. My summers were spent in Spearfish Canyon 1949-1957... we were able to take all the backroads and were thrilled to find one that took us up the back of Rushmore right in front of Washington's nose...it is huge! All those towns were regular stops. Those were wonderful years and even better, there were no mosquitos in Spearfish Canyon...yea! Next time take in Cosmos mystery site. Kiddos love it. Can't say enough about the great times we had in the Black Hills of South Dakota and in Medora, North Dakota

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for sharing your memories.

@furnitureworldpetal1436 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are fun, informative, easy to follow.... downright awesome! We are doing our Black Hills/Devil's Tower/West Yellowstone RV Camping trip in late May-early June. We've never been and cannot wait! Thank you for helping us plan our bucket list camping trip!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Have a great trip.

@adventurelifewithbob2960 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video. We climbed Black Elk Peak, last year. What a beautiful hike.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Black Elk Peak was amazing and our teenaged sons liked it too

@foifoifoi610 10 ай бұрын

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!

@WereintheRockies 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@airstreamer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. We will be there in June. 😊

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@scootypuffjr. Жыл бұрын

Headed back to the Badlands and Black Hills in June for the 5th year in a row.

@cynthialenhart9215 Жыл бұрын

Wow , I didn't realize it , but I need to go back and explore more things to do

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

You should. There is so much to see and do!

@travelsitesandbites6184 Жыл бұрын

You guys are just so sweet and nice I had to subscribe! Thanks for the info… still dreaming of making a trip from Florida to see the Badlands/Black Hills and Yellowstone.

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Do it! You won't regret it.

@clayhackney3514 Жыл бұрын

lol yall are so LDS but it's adorable I'll be using a lot of tips from this video the first 2 weeks of September coming up thanks 😊 😂

@rosieroberts6738 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Mt Rushmore/ Black Hills!! We visited there about 5 years ago on September 11th. They had a special program that evening with some of the first responders from Ground Zero. That was super touching. Deadwood was very interesting as well!! Thank you for sharing all of those fun area’s!!! It’s especially fun to hear from Matt & Cheryl!!! 😁😊😃🥰

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rosie! Always good to hear from you. Looking forward to our meeting

@rosieroberts6738 2 жыл бұрын

@@WereintheRockies Thanks!!! We look forward to our meeting with you as well!!!😊😃😄👍

@christyanderson8287 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful informative video! We had to cancel our trip rving our west this year due to gas uncertainties. We hope we can come next summer! I missed Jefferson :/

@CapricornGirl9 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll be out there in July, I can’t wait. Thanks for the videos!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun and you're welcome.

@CapricornGirl9 2 жыл бұрын

@@WereintheRockies I bought your Yellowstone and Grand Teton Guides, I’m ready to go :)

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Alright!!

@scootypuffjr. Жыл бұрын

The Stables at Palmer Gulch have a fun trail ride/chuck wagon dinner show. Expensive but worth it.

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@2009Berghof 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend the 1880 train. Done it at least three times with no problems. Take it from either end, get off and peruse the town. You'll have about 1.5 - 2 hours when you can catch the next train back. I have to disagree regarding Wall Drug dining. Been there three times with no problem for lunch in June prior to 4 July.

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you had a good experience. I'm sure ours was out of the norm!

@howaraud 10 ай бұрын

I got 3 of the 4 presidents! Missed Jefferson. We're planning a trip to the Badlands. After watching your video, I think we're gonna have to stay longer because there's more there that I'm interested in doing than I thought. Thanks for sharing your experiences and these places!

@WereintheRockies 10 ай бұрын

Have fun and you're welcome.

@larrydraper4451 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I loved the trivia. I did this in 2019 and want to go back. I was there 50 years ago too. I love the Black Hills. Iron Mountain Road and Needles Highway (Needles Tunnel) are my favorites. Bison chili at Mt Rushmore was delicious. The Badlands were better than expected. Spearfish Canyon was beautiful and I lost satellite radio reception in that narrow canyon. I was hoping to see some aliens at Devil's Tower, but I was safe. Roosevelt NP is worth the drive. I visited both the south unit and the north unit. In the north unit the bison outnumbered the tourists. Seclusion. And the Cannonball Concretions are unique formations. Deadwood was a great place to visit along with Mount Moriah Cemetery (Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity). So much to see and do there. Time to return.

@monicamiller4049 Жыл бұрын

I got them correct

@EnB14 2 жыл бұрын

We really enjoy your guys videos, and we love how you guys do these things as a couple and family 😁 is it possible to just purchase the audio guide by itself?

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

We are working on that! I’m going to put the audio guides out as separate ebooks/audiobooks in the future.

@scootypuffjr. Жыл бұрын

Fun fact, Custer is as high in elevation as Denver.

@Brogrl Жыл бұрын

Is that real life? 😮

@scootypuffjr. Жыл бұрын

@Brogrl Custer is 5400ft.

@zilann673 2 жыл бұрын

I missed Thomas Jefferson on Mt. Rushmore. The other 3 I got right. LOL. Thanks for your videos!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Good job on getting 3 right!

@Icarus931 Жыл бұрын

Really well done guys. Very informative . We’re doing it in late February … I’m guessing most things are closed?

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Yes, a lot of the tourism stuff won't be open.

@missletta7779 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks so much! Please tell me more about the swimming spot at spearfish canyon! That looks amazing! What is the trail called?

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

It's amazing! The swimming hole is called Devil's Bathtub and that's the name of the trail as well.

@moxymaxx5350 Жыл бұрын

Rodeos also

@foifoifoi610 10 ай бұрын

LOL "Cheryl's living a secret life I'm not aware of 🤨"

@jacquelynordner2457 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Thoughts on visiting the Black Hills in mid-March?

@WereintheRockies 9 ай бұрын

Depends on what you want to do. There will probably still be snow, hiking trails will be closed, and many roads could still be closed in Custer State Park. If you're passing through and your trip isn't changeable, you can still make the most of it, but if you are planning a trip there, I'd go May or later.

@scootypuffjr. Жыл бұрын

Do the 1880 Train

@seankawa5259 2 жыл бұрын

Have you guys ever been to the badlands and plan on ever posting a guide on visiting them?

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

We just posted a guide for the Black hills on our website. It includes the Badlands. See wereintherockies.com/black-hills-packages/ We also did a short video on it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndd2qNWjm7nOhYE.html

@paulab984 Жыл бұрын

Where was the place you went in Spearfish Canyonto okay in the water with your kids? We're going in Sept. Your video is a fabulous help!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

It's called the Devil's Bathtub. Thanks for watching.

@stopdamadness 2 жыл бұрын

I got all 4

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@kurtappley4550 2 жыл бұрын

You have been misled. Real Chislic is cubed sheep on a skewer and deep fat fried with Garlic salt. Years ago a favorite South Dakota bar food. Beats pickled eggs and pigs feet!

@WereintheRockies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@faithstout3434 9 ай бұрын

I missed Jefferson.

@hiddengems2844 Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt and Cheryl, love your videos and just bought your guide. When you recommend staying in Custer, would that include the 'Under Canvas' lodgings near Mt Rushmore? Would that give me that 'being in the mountains' feel Cheryl was referring to? Also just wondering generally if that would be a good place to stay. Thanks :)

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Yes, that would be a good location for sure!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

I can’t speak for under canvas specifically, but the area is good 👍

@willalewis 7 ай бұрын

I got 3 of the 4 right for the presidents on Mount Rushmore.

@WereintheRockies 7 ай бұрын

Which one did you miss?

@willalewis 7 ай бұрын

Believe it or not I missed Jefferson. I couldn't think of him for the life of me. I got the others within seconds.@@WereintheRockies

@zilann673 2 жыл бұрын

Teddy Roosevelt?

@moxymaxx5350 Жыл бұрын

Is sylvan lake pet friendly?

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

I believe it is!

@larryjanson4011 Жыл бұрын

the sad part about that "bike" trail is there is nothing listing the history or the railroad that once was there. more lost history.

@suzannefoxx8563 4 ай бұрын

best month to visit with no kids?

@WereintheRockies 4 ай бұрын

Summer is the busiest, so we recommend visiting in the shoulder seasons (late spring and fall) when people with kids are in school. Here's an article we have written about the best time to visit Mount Rushmore: wereintherockies.com/best-time-to-visit-mount-rushmore/

@bobb2634 11 ай бұрын

3 Surveyors and some other guy😂

@WereintheRockies 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@MrFunkdaddyfresh Ай бұрын

Yo Matt. Why your arms so hairy?😂😂

@MsShep55 8 ай бұрын

The motorcycle rally is the biggest money maker for SD. You tended to down talk it, and Im pretty sure the residents of SD wouldn't appreciate that.The 1880 Train, is a landmark. sorry you gave it a thumbs down. You missed several really scenic areas, maybe next time you're there, you can do some more research.

@WereintheRockies 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.