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Two children walk through a rocky, arid landscape with rugged hills and a cloudy sky in the background. Badlands National Park
Exploring Badlands with Kids: A Quick but adventurous Visit
As part of our road trip across South Dakota, we ventured from Custer State Park to explore Badlands National Park with kids. The 1.5-hour drive east, with a pit stop at the famous Wall Drug, brought us...
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Perfect for Young Photographers We absolutely love our Camp Snap Photo camera, especially with our kids! Jamie and I are constantly documenting our travels, so it’s only natural that our kids have...
Two children interact with a large jackalope statue outside Wall Drug. One sits on the statue while the other stands beside it. Wall Drug with kids
What in the World is Wall Drug? A Must-See in South Dakota With Kids
Our family road trip through South Dakota with kids had been packed with unforgettable destinations. After exploring the rugged beauty of Custer State Park, we decided to make a stop at Wall Drug before...
A serene lake with large rock formations and trees on the shore, under a cloudy sky with a pink glow from the setting sun. Custer State Park with kids. Custer State Park with kids.
Custer State Park With Kids: 2 Day Family Adventure
Continuing Our South Dakota Road Trip: From Mount Rushmore to Custer State Park Our visit to Custer State Park with kids was a continuation of our summer South Dakota road trip, where we had already...
A person stands on a metal staircase against a heavily graffiti-covered brick wall, with dumpsters and cardboard boxes visible on the ground below. Free things to do in Rapid City with kids.
4 Free Things To Do in Rapid City With Kids
Welcome to Rapid City, South Dakota! If you’re searching for free things to do in Rapid City with kids, you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up four fantastic and budget-friendly...
A brown bear cub is perched on the branches of a tree in an enclosed outdoor area, with a fence and greenery in the background. South Dakota with Kids, Bear Country USA.
Drive-Thru Family Adventure: Bear Country USA
Things to do in South Dakota with kids? You are in the right place. After our memorable visit to Mount Rushmore the night before, we were eager to explore more attractions near Rapid City, South Dakota....
Mount Rushmore with carved faces of four U.S. presidents at sunset, surrounded by trees.
Taking on Mount Rushmore with Kids: An Evening Family Visit
Discover the fun of visiting Mount Rushmore with kids. Our summer roadtrip through South Dakota began with an iconic stop at Mount Rushmore. Just over a 5-hour drive from Denver, it was an easy visit...
Three children stand at a fence, watching a giraffe inside an enclosure at a zoo. Free zoo in Madison
Visiting the Free Zoo in Madison: Family Excursions to Henry Vilas Zoo
For many years now, our family has cherished frequent visits to the free zoo in Madison, Wisconsin: Henry Vilas Zoo. Close to my wife Jamie’s family, this remarkably free zoo has become a beloved...
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