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Welcome to our Blog, your backstage pass to the Black Hills – including Keely and Damien’s local tips, favorite Black Hills businesses and spots to explore, this is where our team can share their top picks and useful information in the hills. Float through our favorite stories.

New Heights:

Black Hills Balloons Joins the Kayak Custer Travel Guide! We are thrilled to announce that Black Hills Balloons has officially been added to the Kayak Custer Travel Guide! As we gear up for another spectacular season of sunrise flights over the southern Black Hills, we are honored to be recognized by one of the world’s leading travel platforms. For over 40 years, we’ve had the privilege of showing guests the magic of Custer State Park, the granite spires of the Needles, and the sprawling beauty of the Black Hills from the best seat in the house – the sky.
Why Stay in Custer When Visiting the Black Hills?

Why Stay in Custer When Visiting the Black Hills?

Planning a trip to the Black Hills can be a bit like trying to choose your favorite child—there is just so much to love. But if you’re looking for the perfect “basecamp” that balances convenience, charm, and world-class adventure, Custer, South Dakota, is the undisputed winner.
Your Guide to America 250 in the Black Hills

Your Guide to America 250 in the Black Hills

America is celebrating a monumental milestone – 250 years in 2026 – and the semiquincentennial celebrations are already beginning! If you’re planning a visit to the Black Hills this summer, you’re stepping into one of the most iconic, scenic, and culturally significant landscapes in the entire country.