Your Guide to Exploring the Dakotas

Our 32-page, easy to follow guide journeys you through the wild beauty of western North Dakota and South Dakota, where sweeping prairies meet dramatic badlands and small-town charm thrives under endless skies. This detailed day-by-day guide takes you through some of the region’s most unforgettable highlights — from Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Enchanted Highway to the Black Hills, Badlands National Park, wonderous caves, and even an optional detour to Devils Tower in Wyoming.

Each day includes recommended routes, must-see stops, scenic drives, local dining options, and insider tips that help you experience the Dakotas like a local adventurer. Whether you’re spotting bison along winding park roads, walking historic main streets, or watching the sunset over stone spires, this itinerary helps you travel with purpose and ease.

Highlights include:

• Wildlife drives through the North and South Units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
• Art-filled roadside attractions on the Enchanted Highway
• History-rich stops in Deadwood and Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
• Awe-inspiring landscapes in Badlands National Park and Custer State Park
• Optional side trip to Devils Tower National Monument
• Waterfall seeking in Spearfish Canyon
• Visiting museums of the prehistoric creatures that once roamed the Dakotas

Structure of the Guide:

• Pro-tips
• Air travel
• Where to stay
• How to explore which offers 10 key features and 8 optional features
• Putting it all together which offers 4 sample itineraries showing how to plan out each feature(s) each day.

Perfect for road trippers, nature lovers, National Park enthusiasts, and travelers seeking wide-open spaces and authentic Midwestern adventure, this itinerary delivers the best of the Dakotas—all planned out for you.