BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION Rapid City is the type of place you didn't know you've been looking for until you're here, fully embraced by America's heartland. For millennia, the Black Hills & Badlands have had a magnetic pull for those seeking more. And this year, on America's 250th Birthday, it's a moment to celebrate in places that embody the nation's spirit. Few destinations capture that better than Rapid City and the Black Hills of South Dakota. There's something about this place where presidential history, western heritage, and breathtaking landscapes come together. It almost feels too iconic, too legendary, too remarkable... Simply too good to be true. But we’re here to tell you: It’s Real America. It’s Rapid City, South Dakota. VISITRAPIDCITY.COM 82 // #DiscoverBlackHillsBadlands
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