Home to stunning scenery, iconic monuments, and hours of outdoor fun, the Black Hills of South Dakota are truly one of the most family-friendly regions of America. From national parks to Wild West towns, to the largest reptile zoo in the world, there are many fun things to do in the Black Hills!

A vacation in the Black Hills is road trip Americana at its finest. Our Rushmore Shadows Resort is located on the road between Rapid City (Western South Dakota’s largest city) and Mt. Rushmore. We’re right past Reptile Gardens and located next to Old MacDonald’s Petting Farm.

Planning a summer roadtrip? Looking to fit your family in a small space for a weekend, week, or longer? Our experiences in RV living for the past several decades have granted some perspective about how to make the most of your storage, your living space, and your sanity when you downsize.

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As childhood pastimes go, camping has to be near the top of the list. There’s no better place for forging memories than the great outdoors, and children can learn lifelong skills while staying active and having a ton of fun. This week we’re going to give you some awesome kid-friendly camping activities that the whole family can enjoy. Read on!

Sound crazy? It did to us too. It is possible to camp with your cat, so long as you take the necessary precautions. This week we’re going to give you some tips on taking your cat camping. If there’s no way to leave your cat at home when you’re adventuring outdoors, this post is for you. Read on!

We’ve all seen it: the RV stranded on the side of the highway due to a tire blowout. If you’re going to be driving an RV, you’re going to want to know exactly what to do in the event of a blowout, as it truly can be a life or death situation. Since many RVers are summertime-only drivers, hot highways and overloaded mileage can really do some damage to RV tires. This week, we’re going to show you exactly what to do in the event of a blowout while driving and give a couple tips on avoiding blowouts in the first place. Read on!

If there’s one truth in life it’s that having a baby changes us forever. There are all sorts of new things to learn and challenges to overcome, and camping is no different. Whereas the gear used to be minimal and the packs used to be light, now you need to bring plenty of supplies to keep the entire family happy. No worries, because this week we’re here to give you a few quick tips on camping with infants. While it may seem crazy, it’s absolutely possible, and we’re here to help. Read on!

Whether you RV full-time or it’s your home away from home, you want your rig to be as comfortable as possible. This week we’re going to go over some of our favorite RV accessories, from bedding to appliances. It’s always best to have a relaxing place to rest while traveling, and these items will have you living in ultimate comfort while you’re on the road. Read on!

We don’t know about you, but once the middle of January hits, we start looking forward to summertime, and one of our favorite parts of summer is cruising the beautiful St. Croix River.  At our St. Croix River Resort you and your family can enjoy tubing and canoeing down one of the most scenic and float-friendly rivers in the U.S. There’s no better way to spend a hot and hazy summer day than floating the time away on this gorgeous river. Here’s a little information so you can plan your next tubing adventure:

We’re continuing with our fall theme this week as we take some look at some delicious snacks you can enjoy outdoors. Some will need to be cooked over the campfire and others you can make at home and bring along, but they’re all tasty! Let’s take a look at some treats that will warm you on those brisk autumn night (click links for recipes).

Now that we’re officially in the fall season, we thought we’d give you a few tips on how to enjoy yourself at Midwest Outdoor Resortsthis autumn! Although camping slows down this time of year, there are plenty of fun activities and festivals to relish while you’re in the outdoors. Let’s take a look at 5 ways to relax at MOR this fall!

6 Dutch Oven Recipes that Will Heat Up Your Next Camping Trip

If you’ve never cooked with a Dutch oven over a roaring campfire, you’re missing out. The Dutch oven has been used for hundreds of years, making campfire cooking simple, efficient and delivering a much more complete meal than hot dogs or s’mores on a stick. Dutch ovens hold temperatures evenly, and can cook on stovetops, ovens and are especially good on campfires.

Since fall is almost here (where did the time go?), we’re going to give you six awesome recipes to try in the brisk outdoor autumn. Read on, and as always, please let us know if you have any favorite Dutch oven campfire recipes in the comments!

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert or anything in between, you may be surprised at just how much awesome food you can cook over a campfire. This week, we’re going to give you the 8 best campfire recipes of all time (according to us). We only have a few weeks left of summer folks (where did it go?), so be sure to get out and try these delicious treats! We’ll break the meals down into four categories, and you can click the links above the photos to get full recipes. Read on!

If you’ve recently become a Midwest Outdoor Resorts Member, or are looking into a Membership, we’d like to offer some ways to get the most out of your purchase. There are a ton of amazing benefits that come with a MOR Membership, including safe and fun family vacation destinations, access to awesome resorts around the world, and of course, lifelong memories. Read on to find out how to make the most out of Midwest Outdoor Resorts!

When heading out on the road, rule #1 is to be prepared for the worst. Unfortunately, things happen, and we need to make sure we have some basic maintenance skills if we’re travelling in an RV. This week, we’re going to show you how to change an RV tire, which can be a little intimidating compared to a car. Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through it step-by-step so you’re prepared next time disaster strikes. Read on!

At Midwest Outdoor Resorts, we love good food almost as much as we love our Members. That’s why we’re giving you the opportunity to Win a Brand New Deluxe Camping Kitchen set from Rowdy!