Winter Sports Guide
Fun in South Dakota doesn’t hibernate in the winter. The great outdoors beckon with exhilarating winter sports like snowshoeing, snowmobiling, skiing and tubing. Powder-covered hills, tranquil forest trails and crystalline lakes set the scene for all kinds of winter fun.
A Season to Celebrate
There's a common misconception about winter being something to endure. The leaves may be gone and the air may have a chill, but the season is cause for celebration in South Dakota. When you're ready to travel, great winter getaways are waiting!
Fun in South Dakota doesn’t hibernate in the winter. The great outdoors beckon with exhilarating...
Mount Rushmore Fireworks
South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration
Fireworks are returning to Mount Rushmore! Celebrate America's 250th birthday with fireworks and famous faces in 2026. Stay tuned for more information as planning continues for this monumental event.
In 2020, the State of South Dakota, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service brought audiences a spectacular fireworks display at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 2020, which you can watch in the video below.
RECORDING FROM 2020 SHOW:
(Video duration: 6 hours, 4 minutes, 35 seconds)
Vimeo direct link: https://player.vimeo.com/video/435195771
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Fireworks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial are not an annually occurring event. As they will not be happening this year, you can still celebrate Independence Day, and the days surrounding it, in the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota with some of the best Fourth of July celebrations found anywhere in America. From Old West shootouts, cook-offs, car shows, live music and ice cream socials to farmers markets, reenactments, arts and crafts vendors and more, America's birthday party is going on in South Dakota, and you’re all invited.
4th of July Celebrations in South Dakota
For more 4th of July weekend events, or other South Dakota events throughout the year, take a look at our full Calendar of Events.
Fireworks are returning to Mount Rushmore! Celebrate America's 250th birthday with fireworks and famous faces...
Branding Iron Steakhouse & Saloon
The Branding Iron Steakhouse & Saloon one mile south of Belle Fourche is a steakhouse, bar, private social club, restaurant and saloon. We feature hand-cut steaks, Prime Rib on Fridays and Saturdays, and a full bar and wine list with daily drink specials. There is live entertainment and an outdoor
Branding Iron Bistro
At the Branding Iron Bistro in Pierre, we offer a full espresso bar and homemade bakery items, along with a breakfast and lunch menu. We have daily lunch specials and we're known for our caramels rolls. Check out our chocolate confections, our selection of hard ice cream, and the items we have for
The Leaky Pot Cafe
Creativity is an essential ingredient to living a holistic life and can be applied in a plethora of ways. We strive to inspire the spirit of our customers and local entrepreneurs alike. The Leaky Post Cafe in Belle Fourche is dedicated to providing a venue to cultivate ideas, relationships, and
8th Avenue Bakery
The 8th Avenue Bakery in Belle Fourche is an artisanal bakery that offers a wide variety of hand-crafted, signature baked goods from doughnuts and muffins to cookies and pies. We are open 7 a.m.-12 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (closed Sunday through Thursday).
