Black Hills, Devils Tower & Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Go beyond the classic Black Hills sights to include caves, Devils Tower, and the colorful badlands of North Dakota.
Take your exploration a step further than the standard route: add Wind Cave in the southern Black Hills, head north through Deadwood to Devils Tower in Wyoming, and then cross the grasslands into North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Medora. This itinerary offers a more relaxed pace in the Black Hills, though the drive back on the final day is long. It is perfect for return visitors with over a week of vacation who love the rugged Western plains.
The Medora Musical runs from June to early September; scenic drives may be partially closed in winter
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Rapid City
拉皮德城與黑山（拉皮德城市中心與總統之城、旅程博物館、恐龍公園）
Pick up your rental car at the airport and drive about 20 minutes to the city center for an evening stroll.
Look out for the bronze statues of past US presidents on the downtown street corners, perfect for a walking tour.
住宿：拉皮德城
第 2 天 · Badlands Day Trip
Drive east on I-90 for about 1 hour to Wall, enter the Badlands Loop Road, and return via SD-44, with a total driving time of about 4 hours.
There are numerous overlooks along the loop road, so allow a full day.
住宿：拉皮德城
第 3 天 · Southern Black Hills Caves & Bison
Drive south for about 1.5 hours to Wind Cave, then head north along the Wildlife Loop Road into Custer State Park, arriving in the town of Custer in the evening.
Wind Cave tours rely on elevators and may be canceled on short notice; check the official website before visiting.
住宿：卡斯特鎮
第 4 天 · Needles Highway & Mount Rushmore
拉皮德城與黑山（西爾萬湖、針眼隧道、拉什莫爾山國家紀念公園、瘋馬紀念像）
Depart from Custer and drive along Needles Highway to Mount Rushmore, then return via Crazy Horse Memorial, with a total driving time of about 3 hours.
Drive the Needles Highway first to beat the midday traffic.
住宿：卡斯特鎮
第 5 天 · US-385 to the Northern Black Hills
Drive north from Custer along US-385 for about 1.5 hours to Deadwood, and spend the afternoon exploring Spearfish Canyon.
Spearfish Canyon is particularly beautiful in autumn.
住宿：戴德伍德
第 6 天 · Devils Tower & Northward across the Plains
拉皮德城與黑山（魔鬼塔國家紀念地） → 西奧多·羅斯福國家公園（梅多拉小鎮、莫雷斯城堡）
Drive from Deadwood to Devils Tower (approx. 1.5 hours), then head north for about 4 hours to Medora. This is the longest driving day of the trip.
Gas stations are sparse across the plains; fill up your tank before departing.
住宿：梅多拉小鎮
第 7 天 · South Unit Loop & Medora Musical
西奧多·羅斯福國家公園（南區風景環線、風峽谷步道、彩色峽谷觀景點、梅多拉音樂劇）
Take a leisurely drive along the 48-mile South Unit Scenic Loop Drive, visit the Painted Canyon on the east side, and enjoy the evening show.
Keep a safe distance from bison. The Medora Musical runs from June to early September.
住宿：梅多拉小鎮
第 8 天 · Cowboy Town & Return
西奧多·羅斯福國家公園（西奧多·羅斯福總統圖書館、馬耳他十字木屋）
Explore Medora in the morning, then head south along US-85 for about 4 hours to return to Rapid City.
Book a late evening return flight, or plan to stay an extra night.