We suggest three-day weekends in the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota because not only are these micro trips economical, but they are also rejuvenating and easy to slip into your schedule. A ...

That is all very interesting but not why I ultimately decided to make the trip. South Dakota's driveability fit well with my lack of airfare funds and vacation time. So I recruited a contingent of ...

What would I do with a five-day mini-getaway? Let's see, maybe New York City, San Francisco, Miami or — South Dakota? Visitors to Badlands National Park can witness a naturally occuring color palette ...