From mountain biking and rock climbing to nature photography and golfing, there are dozens of ways to experience the beauty of the Black Hills.

What do you get when you combine the natural wonder of the Black Hills with Rapid City's great convention venues? The perfect professional meeting or group reunion.

Use these maps, mileage charts and driving directions to plan your next getaway to Rapid City and the Black Hills, home to Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Experience SUMMER NIGHTS on 7th St. each Thursday throughout the summer. Live music, great food and displays by regional artisans will fill your senses. Every Thursday, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm. www.rapidcitysummernights.com

There are many fireworks celebrations in Rapid City and the Black Hills around the 4th of July. The show at Mount Rushmore is July 3rd. For an up to date list of fireworks shows please Click Here for times and locations.

In 1990,."Sue," the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever found, was unearthed 13 miles north of Faith. Now, Sue is returning to her hometown. The Field Museum of Chicago's interactive "A T. rex Named Sue," traveling exhibit – with a 42-foot plaster replica of Sue -- will be on display at the Faith Community Center from May 10 to Sept. 1. For more information, contact the Faith Chamber at 605-967-2001.