A flexible, self-guided audio bundle that guides you through the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore and Badlands—download once, drive at your pace, and stop where the landscape and stories call. Perfect for travelers who want the depth of a guide with the freedom of their own car.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Pull off the highway and listen: wind across the prairie, rock faces catching late sun, and an audio narrator that folds history into each mile. This self-guided bundle threads Rapid City, Keystone and Wall through Teddy Roosevelt’s rugged badlands and the sculpted faces of Mount Rushmore, giving you control of pace and stops.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days (approx. 48 hours)
Fitness Level
Light to moderate: mostly driving with short walks and easy viewpoints; be comfortable with brief trail steps and standing for photos.
Wildlife
History
The route crosses lands long used by Lakota communities and later shaped by 19th-century ranching and the federal decision to carve presidential likenesses into Black Hills granite.
Conservation
Trails and overlooks cross fragile badland soils and prairie—stay on designated routes, pack out waste, and remember park fees support resource management and habitat protection.
Reserve your spot on the Dakota Highlights: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore & Badlands Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Enter the password and download the tour on the Action Tour Guide app while on Wi‑Fi—once downloaded it works offline.
Buy one per vehicle
This product covers one car—fill the vehicle and share the audio to save money.
Watch for wildlife from a distance
Bison and pronghorn are often near pullouts—park fully off the road and use binoculars; never approach.
Plan for entrance fees and hours
Audio doesn’t include park tickets—check National Park Service hours and pay entrance fees ahead of time.
Smartphone with Action Tour Guide app
Required to run the audio tour and offline maps; bring a charger and power bank.
Reusable water bottle (1–2L)
Heat and dry air make hydration essential on driving stops and short hikes.
summer
Sturdy walking shoes
Supportive shoes handle gravel pullouts, packed dirt, and short uneven trails.
Layered outerwear
Mornings can be cold and afternoons warm—layers keep you comfortable across the route.
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