Best Things to Do Near Rapid City with Kids (2026 Guide)

If you’re planning a family trip to the Black Hills, one of the most common questions is: What are the best things to do near Rapid City with kids? The good news is that the area is packed with family-friendly attractions—but a few stand out for being truly...

New Research Re-Dates The Mammoth Site

Researchers from The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota, have published the results of their study using infrared-stimulated luminescence to re-date The Mammoth Site, with the new dates ranging from 160,000 to 232,000 years ago. The paper, “Age reassignment...

When Is the Best Time to Visit The Mammoth Site? (Hint: Any Time!)

The Short Answer: Any Time of Year Is the Perfect Time to Visit Planning a trip to the Black Hills and wondering when the best time to visit The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota, is? The answer is simple: any time is a great time to visit The Mammoth Site....

Discover The Mammoth Site

Tucked into the southern Black Hills in Hot Springs, South Dakota, The Mammoth Site offers something you won’t find anywhere else in the world—an active Ice Age dig site preserved indoors. Located less than an hour from Rapid City, and within easy driving distance of...

Lang Family Dig Building Dedicated

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – Donations and support from local businesses, foundations and the Lang Family have made the opening of a new dig building and a free summer camp program possible at The Mammoth Site. During The Mammoth Site’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Lang...