In “Biography of a Mountain,” author Matthew Davis deftly weaves together interviews and stories that reveal so much more than a linear narrative of the monument’s history.

Some creative endeavors don't just span years or decades. They stretch across centuries, outliving their original creators and becoming something far greater than anyone first imagined. These projects ...

Only a handful of secluded American landmarks receive fewer than 7,000 visitors a year. These quiet destinations, untouched by crowds, combine raw beauty and peaceful solitude to rival the spectacle ...

(Ripley County, IN) – Volunteers for Youth to Yellowstone of Ripley County have been busy making plans for this year’s trip west with local high school students. Dates for the 2026 trip are July 4-16.

Did you know South Dakota was once completely underwater? And get this, the Crazy Horse mountain carving currently underway will be the largest sculpture in the world. That’s pretty cool, but there ...

More than 5,000 hikers gathered Sunday at the Crazy Horse Memorial for the annual Fall Volksmarch, one of the largest organized hikes in the United States. In addition to the hike, visitors had the ...

It’s the largest the largest mountain carving in the World, and every day, crews are up on the mountain working to complete this massive project. “I think people will be surprised with the progress, ...

SPEARFISH — For four years running, Black Hills State University (BHSU) has partnered with Crazy Horse Memorial University (CMHU) to offer educational programming — including the 7TH GEN program and ...

In the last article, Anne and the grandkids explored Yellowstone, formed by volcanic activity 2.2 million years ago. They moved on to the Tetons formed 10 million years ago by plate tectonics, which ...

High in the Black Hills of South Dakota, a monumental tribute to Native American heritage is taking shape, both in granite and in purpose. The Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation stands as a powerful ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A new era is dawning at Crazy Horse Memorial with the recent arrival of high-tech equipment aimed at accelerating the decades-long carving project. Officials held a dedication ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rapid City's Dinosaur Park is a beloved hilltop spot featuring these colossal creatures. - Chad Coppess/Travel South Dakota Rapid ...