Black Hills Visitor Magazine - Fall/Winter 2016/17

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PUBLISHER Rick DenHerder EDITOR Lisa DenHerder

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ACCOUNT MANAGER Steve Borchert

Features

4 Welcome 21 Now Taste This 29 Thirsty for Local Flavor?

34 Winter Fun Days

SENIOR DESIGNER Chris Valencia

Travel Tools

6 Calendar of Events 25 Restaurant Guide 52 South Dakota to Wyoming 56 Coupons 63 Advertisers Maps

5 Black Hills, South Dakota 40 Rapid City Experience 10 Mount Rushmore 14 Crazy Horse Memorial 19 Custer State Park 51 The Mammoth Site 58 Free Attractions 62 The Great 8

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Welcome to the Black Hills!

With nearly three million people touring the Black Hills annually, both visitors and locals alike recognize this area is steeped in history – and history in the making. This is the place to explore the best of the nation’s natural landmarks and inspiring monuments, as well as getting a first-hand look at the progress of the world’s largest mountain carving.

This winter, there’s no better place to celebrate the founders of our nation. You’ll feel the presence of the great men who served our country as you visit Mount Rushmore and tour downtown Rapid City’s presidential statues.

Take in the scenery of the Hills and enjoy the drives throughout the area. Through the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop you’ll see a variety of wildlife. As you travel north, you can enjoy the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway filled with colorful trees and waterfalls.

As with any drive during the winter in the Black Hills, plan ahead and be aware of the weather reports as conditions can change rapidly.

If you are looking for local events, you may enjoy the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo. The annual western show runs from Jan. 27 to Feb. 5, 2017 in Rapid City. Vendor booths and activities line the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center during the week making the stock show a favorite for just about everyone.

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DINING GUIDE: PAGE 25 You will find restaurants, delis and hometown diners in the Black Hills that have something to satisfy your hunger. Year round, you can enjoy homemade pies, chuckwagon suppers, buffalo burgers and local hospitality that will have you asking for seconds.

Photo by Jesse Brown Nelson

The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena is also the stage for Rapid City Rush Hockey. The Rush, a semi pro ECHL team, began playing in Rapid City in the 2008 season and has thrilled crowds with non-stop hockey action and fun. The Rush season begins the first week of October and runs through April 2017.

Winter is a wonderful time in the Black Hills and we hope you take advantage of the variety of activities the area has to offer. Visitor Magazine is pleased to be your guide to Rapid City and the surrounding Black Hills towns that offer many opportunities to experience the best in outdoor adventures, history, culture, dining and shopping.

Discover, dine, shop or tour – whatever you’re ready to do, Visitor helps make your time here memorable. Then, take your copy home with you as a vacation memento.

Enjoy your stay !

-Black Hills Visitor staff

CALENDAR: PAGE 6 The greatest thing about fall and winter in the Black Hills is the variety of activities offered. There is always something going on from skiing and snowmobiling in the Northern Hills to the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo in Rapid City.

AREA MAPS Use the Black Hills area map to get an overview of the area and help to coordinate your trip.

Remember to allow for extra drive time in the late fall and winter months, and pay close attention to the weather reports. Weather and road conditions can change quickly in the Black Hills as elevations range from just over 3,000 feet in Rapid City to more than 5,000 in Hill City and Custer.

LOCAL TERMS Become familiar with the three local terms used for the area. It’s common to hear the Black Hills referred to as two areas: “the Northern Hills” and “the Southern Hills.” Rapid City is commonly referred to simply as “Rapid’, as well. Go ahead – use these terms; everyone will know what you mean.

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CALENDAR

October Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Oktoberfest Deadwood 1 Girls Lakota Nation Volleyball Tournament Rapid City 1 Bierborse Main Street Square, Rapid City 1 27th Annual Buffalo Wallow Chili Cook-off Custer State Park 2 Crazy Horse Autumn Volksmarch 3-9 Western Junior 4-H Livestock Show Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City 4 Black Hills Farmers Market Founders Park, Rapid City 6 State Girls Tennis Tournament Rapid City 7 Writer’s Workshop Hill City 7 Black Hills Farmers Market Founders Park, Rapid City 7-9 Black Hills Powwow Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City 7 Crazy Horse Memorial Legends in Light 7 Rush Hockey Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena, Rapid City 8-9 Run Crazy Horse Marathon/Half Marathon Crazy Horse Memorial 10 Native Americans’ Day 13-15 Wild West Songwriters Festival Deadwood 14 Black Hills Farmers Market Founders Park, Rapid City 14 Rush Hockey Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena, Rapid City

Holiday Express

1880 Train, Hill City Nov. 25, 26 Dec. 10, 17-18, 22-23 Experience the magic as you take a journey to the North Pole where Santa will be waiting to board the train. Each child will get the chance to meet Santa and receive a small Christmas gift. Enjoy holiday cheer with the whole family and capture memories that will last a lifetime. Reservations required.

21 Black Hills Farmers Market Founders Park, Rapid City 21-29 Haunting of Keystone 21-24 Rapid City Kennel Club Dog Show Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City 22 Black Hills Symphony Orchestra – Rushmore 75th Celebration Rapid City 28 Black Hills Farmers Market Founders Park, Rapid City 28-29 Deadweird Deadwood 28-29 Halloween Night Hike Custer State Park

11 Fee Free Day National Parks 17 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City 18-19 Holiday Art Market Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City 18-March 4 Big Wild Art Exhibit Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City 19 Ice Rink Opening Main Street Square, Rapid City 19 Annual Buffalo Auction Custer State Park 25 Olde Tyme Hill City Christmas Parade and Dickens Celebration Hill City

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25–Jan. 1 Christmas Night of Lights Storybook Island, Rapid City

4 4th Annual Girlfriends Weekend Hill City

20 Korczak Ziolkowski Remembrance Day Crazy Horse Memorial

11-13 Veteran’s Appreciation Weekend Deadwood

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11 Veteran’s Day Crazy Horse Memorial

29 Safe ‘n’ Sweet Trick or Treat Storybook Island, Rapid City

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11 Veteran’s Day Parade Rapid City

26 Holiday Celebration and Winter Market Main Street Square, Rapid City

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CALENDAR Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo

2017 January

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City Jan. 27-Feb. 5

1 First Day Hike Custer State Park

This winter, the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center will again be transformed into the likes of a barn with more than a thousand tons of dirt and miles of steel fencing for the 59th annual Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo.

South Dakota’s second largest event includes a diverse offering of family entertainment. Attendees will get to enjoy world-class riders and local talent competing in multiple events along with hundreds of vendors lined up outside the arena.

9 Game Lodge Snowshoe Hike Custer State Park 20-21 ISOC Deadwood Snocross Shootout Deadwood 27-Feb.5 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Rapid City

February 1-5 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Rapid City 13 Lover’s Leap Snowshoe Hike Peter Norbeck Visitor Center, Custer State Park 24-25 Mardi Gras Weekend Deadwood 24-25 SDHSAA State Wrestling Tournament Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City

November 27 Holiday Express 1880 Train, Hill City 26 Festival of Lights Parade Downtown Rapid City 30 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City

December 2 Ugly Sweater Skate Party Main Street Square, Rapid City 3 Custer Christmas Parade 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

7 Holiday Concert Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City

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24-26 West River Singles Pool Tournament Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City 9-March 11 A Survey Art Exhibit Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City 10 Holiday Express 1880 Train, Hill City 14 Holiday Concert Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City 16 Lights on the Ice Teen Night Main Street Square 17 SD School of Mines & Technology Graduation Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 17 Holiday Express 1880 Train, Hill City 21 Holiday Concert Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City 23 Holiday Express 1880 Train, Hill City 31 Downtown Countdown Main Street Square, Rapid City

March 5 Sylvan Lake Snowshoe Hike Sylvan Lake General Store, Custer State Park 8-12 SD State Pool Tournament Rapid City 10-April 29 Dahl Mountain Photo Competition & Exhibit Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City 17-18 St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities Deadwood 25-26 SD State AAU Wrestling Tournament, Rapid City

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uring the early 1920s, South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson and others first envisioned Old West heroes carved on the granite spires of the Needles. From 1924 to 1925, state officials sought the talent of sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who had been working on a Confederate memorial on Stone Mountain in Georgia.

Convinced of the project’s potential in South Dakota, Borglum came to the Black Hills. Borglum decided that four presidents representing the first 150 years of American history would be the most appropriate subject for carving. He also pronounced the granite of the Needles too fragile for a carving such as he envisioned. He and local guides explored the central Hills to locate a body of granite that would be substantial enough for carving, as well as positioned as to receive proper natural illumination from the south. In the end, Rushmore Mountain near Keystone was chosen for the project.

President Calvin Coolidge formally dedicated the project on August 10, 1927, and efforts continued on the carving of Mount Rushmore for the next fourteen years.

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Borglum faced a multitude of challenges with the massive sculpture: finances, weather conditions, dealing with cracks and pockets of poor quality rock on the mountain, developing specialized methods for blasting the granite and devising methods of hoisting the workers and tools safely to the top of the carving. In spite of the difficulties, the likenesses of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln gradually emerged from the mountain.

When Borglum died in March of 1941, officials turned the project over to his son, Lincoln, for completion. Due to the escalation of World War II and the lack of funds, the figures were not completed down to their waists as Borglum had originally envisioned.

Your trip to Mount Rushmore should include a visit to the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center & Museum, which shows an educational movie, the

Discover the most about the presidents and those who worked on the mountain by visiting Mount Rushmore’s Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center and Museum, renting the Mount Rushmore Audio Tour and attending a ranger-led tour.

HOURS AND SEASONS

Presidential Trail, Carvers Cafe, the Mount Rushmore Bookstores, the Mount Rushmore Audio Tour, the Gift Shop and the Sculptor’s Studio.

Attending the evening lighting ceremony in the summer is also something not to miss!

The visitor facilities at the Monument are open all year, seven days a week, with the exception of December 25th, when buildings are closed, but grounds are open.

PARKING FEE There is no charge to enter the monument, but parking is $11 per vehicle. (Prices are subject to change. Check with the memorial for details.)

National Park passes do not cover this parking fee.

PRESIDENTIAL TRAIL Walk the half-mile loop (includes 422 stairs) for unique views from the base of the Monument.

NIGHT LIGHTING

The Avenue of Flags includes all 50 state flags and was established in 1976 as part of the celebration of America’s Bicentennial.

This ceremony includes a ranger talk, a 20-minute film and the lighting of the sculpture. Military and veterans are invited on stage to participate in a flag-folding ceremony. The ceremony is held in the amphitheatre May to Mid-Aug. at 9 pm, and Mid-Aug. through Oct. 1 at 8 pm.

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Mount Rushmore Audio Tour • Ranger-led Programs • Junior Ranger Program Lincoln Borglum Museum & Visitor Center • Sculptor’s Studio Evening Lighting Ceremony • Youth Exploration Area • Presidential Trail Mount Rushmore Bookstores Carvers Cafe • Memorial Team Ice Cream Shoppe • Gift Shop www.nps.gov/moru • www.mtrushmorenationalmemorial.com www.mountrushmoresociety.com

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CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL

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n June 3, 1948, a group of people gathered near Crazy Horse Mountain, previously known as Thunderhead Mountain, to witness the first blast and mark the beginning of a Dream that would span multiple generations. Among those attending were five of the nine remaining survivors of the Battle of the Little Big Horn and then South Dakota Governor George T. Mickelson.

Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski had been asked by Chief Henry Standing Bear through written correspondence to come to the sacred Paha Sapa (Black Hills) and carve a memorial honoring Lakota warrior, Crazy Horse, who was killed at Fort Robinson in 1877. In his letter to Korczak, Henry Standing Bear wrote, “My fellow chiefs and I would like the white man to know the red man has great heroes, also.”

In May of 1947, Korczak started the project with only $174. Labor-intensive tasks included single-jacking (handdrilling) holes for the dedication blast and others that followed.

Later, he built a 741-step staircase–climbing it several times daily; often to restart

Oglala artist, Orville Francis Salway, Paha Ska painted the tipi in the INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® with images depicting the vision of the Lakota Holy Man, Black Elk.

“Buda”, the air compressor at the bottom that powered his drill. Despite weather patterns that could make work difficult, Korczak continued the monumental endeavor year-round.

Family legacy From the beginning, Ruth (Ross) Ziolkowski supported Korczak in the realization of the Dream and assisted in multiple facets. The two even went to the extent of outlining the sculpture on the Mountain with 6-foot-wide white lines, using 164 gallons of paint, to help visitors envision the future.

With Mountain measurements and binoculars in hand, Ruth directed by radio from the Visitor Center while Korczak dangled from rope painting on the Mountain nearly one mile away.

Ruth and Korczak were married on Thanksgiving Day in 1950 and started a family at Crazy Horse which totaled ten children by the mid-1960s.

The children contributed to the progressing Dream; the boys helped Korczak on the Mountain and the girls assisted Ruth in the Visitor Complex and “around the house.”

Still today, many Ziolkowski family members carry on the family legacy.

Following Korczak’s death on October 20, 1982, Ruth made the well-thought decision to shift focus to Crazy Horse’s Face, a profile that would be visible proof of continuation.

This effort to show the world was a success, marked by the dedication of Crazy Horse’s finished Face on June 3, 1998. This was one of many milestones that took place as Ruth carried on the leadership role. She remained heavily involved in all aspects until her death May 21, 2014.

Today, the Dream is still embedded in those who remain at Crazy Horse including a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors, two of Korczak and Ruth’s daughters serving as CEOs and many dedicated skilled professionals.

WHERE IT’S AT Located north of Custer at 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse Memorial is hard to miss as you are driving along Highway 16/385.

WHAT’S INSIDE Inside the 40,000-squarefoot Welcome Center is where the storytelling begins. Two theaters show the must-see “Dynamite & Dreams” 20-minute video. he Indian Museum of T North America®, the visitor complex and the scale models.

The new Mountain Carving Room that focuses on the mountain carving. he Native American T Educational & Cultural Center®, where American Indian artists and artisans create their work in season and visit with the guests.

FEES AND DONATIONS The project, founded and operated on a strong belief in free enterprise, is funded by visitor entrance fees and donations and does not accept government funding.

The INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® is home to over 115 tribal flags and thousands of artifacts.

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Current progress The current Carving focus is on Crazy Horse’s Hand and the Horse’s Mane area. Rock removal in this delicate area is labor intensive; in many ways similar to work on Crazy Horse’s Face. This involves a great deal of drilling, and a process referred to as “feathers and wedges” to remove rows of blocks. For safety and to protect the integrity of the rock below, the blocks are lifted, most often with the Manitou 3255 rotating telehandler, into a truck to be hauled off the Mountain. This process is visible from the Viewing Veranda at the Visitor Complex ¾ mile away.

In 2015, the Mountain Crew was able to remove 170 tons of rock from Crazy Horse’s Hand and the Horse’s Mane areas. The finished sculpture underneath (the finish grade) in these work areas ranges in depth, only one foot beneath the rock surface in some areas.

A look at the future The future of Crazy Horse Mountain is exciting and challenging.

Additional talent is being added through the hiring of Mountain Crew members, as well as training and skills the Mountain Crew continually acquires. As rock is removed, the Crew will face new challenges in accessing locations with tools and equipment. Future plans include a second crew that will work on part of Crazy Horse’s Hair, Shoulder and Elbow.

While work is mainly focused on Crazy Horse’s Hand and the Horse’s Mane area, blocking-out the sculpture has progressed to the -340’ and -360’ benches. Benches, measured in 20-foot increments starting from the top of Crazy Horse’s Head, are the “step-like” segments visible from the Visitor Center. Blasting is most common in this phase of rock removal.

In all the effort over the years, the man, Crazy Horse has been steadily emerging in stone. As though in response to the question he was once asked by a white trader, “Where are your lands now?” firmly Crazy Horse answers visually in stone with his original response, “My lands are where my dead lie buried.”

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World’s Largest Mountain Carving in Progress INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL CENTER® Mountain Carving Room Sculptor’s Studio Home & Workshop American Indian Artists & Performers (in season)

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ENTRANCE FEES

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Custer State Park Custer State Park is one of the southern Black Hills’ most scenic attractions. Undoubtedly, you will see more than the 71 thousand-plus acres of rolling prairies, pine studded mountains, serene lakes and rugged granite formations that reach toward the sky.

Over the past 90 years, the park has become a model of conservancy and land use with the reintroduction of elk, bison, pronghorn antelope, big horn sheep and Rocky Mountain goats into the preserve.

Remember, all of these creatures are wild and should not be approached; view them from a safe distance. There is a band of friendly burros that you might encounter as you drive the Wildlife Loop Road. They love to get up close with visitors driving but be cautious, as they are also wild; view the wildlife from inside your vehicle.

For the winter enthusiast, hiking trails are open all year and several guided hikes are offered through the colder months including the “First Day Hike” held on January 1. Visitors are encouraged to explore the park trails by snowshoe, taking in the wildlife and maybe even spending some time ice fishing.

A new attraction at Custer State Park is the recentlyopened Visitor Center. The Center is located near the State Game Lodge at the junction of US 16A and the Wildlife Loop Road. The Center offers a large interactive map, 20-foot-tall scale model of the Cathedral Spires and numerous displays including a 100-seat theater to view a new film depicting the natural world of Custer State Park narrated by Kevin Costner that will encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the many offerings of the Park.

Temporary entrance licenses are valid for up to seven days and are $20 per vehicle or $10 per motorcycle. Annual park entrance licenses are also available for $30 for the first vehicle and $15 for the second vehicle; all licenses are valid at all SD State Park areas. For more information, visit custerstatepark.com.

ACCOMMODATIONS Custer State Park offers a variety of year round lodging opportunities. Set up camp along a stream, snuggle up in a cozy camper cabin at Game Lodge Campground or unpack and unwind at the Creekside Lodge or one of the Resort’s full service cabins. Call 1-800-710-2267 for camping reservations or 1-888-875-0001 for Resort Lodging opportunities.

TRAILS Explore the parks trails on guided hikes offered throughout the winter months, including the “First Day Hike” on January 1 and a special Valentine’s Day Hike on the Lovers Leap Trail on Feb 11. Other guided snowshoe hikes are also offered during the snowy season in the Black Hills. Call 605-255-4515 or go to custerstatepark.com for more details.

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EAT & DRINK Enjoy the atmosphere of local restaurants scattered throughout many Black Hills communities and get a taste of the area’s best flavors.

USE OUR GUIDE Whether you’re looking for casual dining or upscale eateries, you’ll find it in our guide starting on page 25.

With a chain options and numerous locally-owned restaurants, visitors can enjoy everything from burgers and steaks to ethnic eats.

Now Taste This The life mantra ‘eat, drink and be merry’ is especially useful when on vacation. After all, everyone knows calories don’t count when you’re away from home. And, if you’re a die-hard foodie, some things should just be tasted right from the source. Make meals a part of your adventure by trying dishes unique to the area and experiencing things you normally wouldn’t try. Along with these few South Dakota experiences, this guide will help you make the most of all your eating opportunities.

Buffalo burgers Don’t miss your chance to try a real South Dakota buffalo burger on your trip–the red meat that is good for you. Experience the value

of eating locally raised meat served from locally owned and operated restaurants throughout the Black Hills.

When you bite into your burger or steak, you will notice a slightly sweet, yet very rich flavor, which differs from beef.

For the best flavor, order your bison medium-rare to rare (the meat will dry out fast the more it’s cooked since the fat content is so low).

Cowboy fare For authentic Western family-fun under the stars, the Black Hills offers cowboy experiences like no other. Get your tickets for an area chuckwagon dinner and supper show and watch as Dakota-grown beefsteaks are grilled over the campfire, taste

THE STATE BREAD South Dakota designated fry bread as the official state bread in February 2005, so you know it is going to be good.

Indian Fry Bread is a Native American quick bread, and the way it is served varies from region to region – with different tribes holding unique recipes to specific areas of the state. It is surprisingly light and crispy, and it is a perfect combination of salty and sweet.

DON’T SPOIL IT If, after a long day of sightseeing, you want to head back to your hotel – many local restaurants deliver. Ask your front desk for menus and ordering options. There is something delicious for everyone at the many attractive cafes, winery bistros, buffets and restaurants throughout the Black Hills area.

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EAT & DRINK Dutch-oven side dishes and get taken back in time to a true old western scene.

Grab your tin plate and get in line for beef, beans, baked potatoes and biscuits, then kick back and enjoy the cowboy entertainment including western shootouts and music.

Dine with a view Not everyone gets the opportunity to dine with the Presidents and Crazy Horse, but here in the Black Hills, people do it everyday. Enjoy delicious cuisine whether it’s breakfast or a full course gourmet meal. Then, enjoy the views as you sit in front of a cascading wall of windows showcasing Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial that rise up in the foreground.

Taste wild game Elk with its clean, sweet taste can be found in common menu items such as elk stew, elk ravioli or made into a burger or steak. Pheasant, which happens to be the state bird, is another game cuisine to taste. The high-protein meat is usually roasted and tastes similar to chicken. Both of these game meats are often found served with pasta.

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Fishing is a favorite activity of many that call the Black Hills home. With streams and lakes filled with trout and walleye, dinner can be caught fresh and enjoyed right on the spot when you go to a fish ‘n fry café during the summer months.

At some locations, visitors can fish with provided poles and bait, then await a meal prepared with a catch of the day.

Locally made sweet treats Famous for their local mom and pop dessert shops–the Black Hills are a sweet tooth’s haven. Watch in wonder as salt-water taffy is made through the storefront window in Keystone. Try a scoop of homemade ice cream at a local parlor in every town you visit. No matter where you go in the Hills – you can create sweet memories to take home.

VACATION SAVINGS

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EAT & DRINK Discover wine with a South Dakota twist made with native fruits like crab apples, rhubarb and more.

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Thirsty for Local Flavor?

The wineries located in and around the Black Hills provide the perfect excuse for vacationers to explore something other than the typical, which is exactly what an increasing number of people are doing every season out of the year. Whether you are a first time visitor, novice or an experienced wine connoisseur, you will love tasting the different flavor combinations directly from the source at one of our local wineries.

The Black Hills Wine Trail along Highway 385 connects the charming tasting rooms in Hill City and Custer with the tasting rooms in Deadwood.

Fall and winter hours and

offerings vary so call ahead before planning your trip.

One reason to visit wineries is to learn, so don’t feel like you need to know everything about wine before you visit a winery; just enjoy yourself and the overall experience. For wine tasting basics, you’re in a great area – as the Black Hills tasting rooms tend to be laid back, friendly and inviting.

So, if you’re fresh off the Mickelson Trail and want to stop by wearing shorts and your Merrells, go for it. When you walk in, expect to be greeted by the host asking, “Would you like to taste some wine?” to which you can respond, “Yes, please!”

Step away from the grapes you know for a little while and try some of the area’s award-winning flavors.

Allow your taste buds to journey through the countless options of wines, starting with the lightest whites and progressing to the heaviest reds. A sip of water and a plain cracker between the wines will help clear your palate.

A UNIQUE FLAVOR Brewmasters in the Black Hills claim it’s the local water that gives their beer its unique flavor – making these craft brews one-of-akind drinks you don’t want to miss out on.

TAKE IT WITH YOU If you don’t want to travel with your wine purchase, ask the wineries and breweries you visit about their options for shipping your purchase to your home. Then, you will be able to enjoy the rest of your trip worry free.

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Growlers are take-home containers filled with your favorite brew that can be stored unopened for up to two weeks in a cool environment.

Personable, well-informed guides will then introduce you to the wines the winery produces and the local stories behind them.

When selecting the varieties of wines you would like to try, take this opportunity to sample some of the regional specialties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many of which are awardwinning flavors.

Oftentimes, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll typically start with whites, then pour reds, then finish with dessert wines. Several tasting rooms offer complimentary wine tastings, and if there is a fee, the host will let you know.

The tasting room gift shops feature locally made crafts and wine-themed trinkets to commemorate your visit. Be sure to take a little piece of South Dakota home with you along with the wine or brew of your choice.

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Enjoy your drinks outside on the patios scattered throughout the Black Hills.

while others offer beer flights for purchase. These flights allow you to try the various tastes the region has to offer.

Many of the local wineries and breweries host a number

of events throughout the year, too. Visitors can experience live music, stand up comedy shows (complete with complimentary tastings) and themed food and wine pairing dinners.

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Winter Fun Days HIKING The Black Hills have more than 450 miles of hiking trails in the Black Hills National Forest with spectacular views. Black Elk Peak (formerly Harney Peak), at 7,242 feet, is the highest point between the Rocky Mountains and the Alps of France and Switzerland. At the top, hikers can explore the stone fire tower and witness a magnificent view over the Black Elk Wilderness Area. The approximate sevenmile round-trip includes easy to more strenuous terrain and warrants a half-day to finish.

SNOWMOBILING The Black Hills has more than 350 miles of groomed, mapped and marked snowmobile trails.

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convenient access – many of which include pit stops and warming stations.

SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING Terry Peak and Deer Mountain ski areas both offer a variety of slopes and trails for every experience level, making way for fun the whole family can appreciate. Terry Peak summits over 7,100 feet, has more than 20 miles of trails on groomed slopes and offers its riders access to four high-speed

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detachable quad chairlifts.

Deer Mountain has an 850-foot vertical drop and more than 40 different mountain trails, as well as a Zero Gravity Tube Park with a 1,000-foot tube lift.

FISHING Fishing in the Black Hills doesn’t stop with the cooler weather as ice fishing is allowed on all lakes in the Black Hills National Forest. One-day, three-day and yearlong fishing licenses are available at Black Hills stores, courthouses or from the Game, Fish and Parks Department’s offices and online. Use caution: Never take the ice depth for granted. Always test the location before driving out or drilling into the ice.

WILDLIFE AND SCENIC DRIVES Year round, one of the most popular and scenic wildlife loops is the Wildlife Loop Road through Custer State Park.

The 18-mile loop is home to elk, deer, big horn sheep and the Park’s iconic 1,300 strong herd of free-roaming buffalo.

Don’t approach the wildlife in Custer State Park, stay in your vehicle at a safe distance.

To capture the beauty of the Black Hills, the waterfalls and towering palisades in Spearfish Canyon are a must-see. The 22-mile Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway begins near Exit 10 on Interstate 90 and ends at Cheyenne Crossing.

SNOWSHOEING AND CROSS COUNTRY SKIING The Black Hills have thousands of acres of wilderness area for outdoor enthusiasts. In the Black Hills National Forest

there are 60 miles of mapped trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Get your gear from the local experts at the sporting goods outlets and rental shops and prepare for breathtaking views of the Black Hills National Forest.

While services may be limited during the winter months, visitors have several camping options throughout the Hills.

Daily camping fees range from $6-$23 and stays are limited to 14 days in any one spot.

Check with the Forest Service for updated fire restrictions. For those wanting more “comfy” camping, BlackHillsVisitor.com has RV Park information.

BIKING Enthusiasts from all over are exploring all the area has to offer. With over 100 miles of both strenuous and laid-back trails, there are rides everyone can enjoy at their own pace.

GEOCACHING The Black Hills area offers thousands of caches in all varieties of difficulty. The treasure is fun for all ages, and it’s free if you have your own GPS. Visit geocaching.com for cache coordinates and the location information.

CAMPING The Black Hills National Forest has 30 campgrounds with over 682 individual sites, including three horse camps.

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RAPID CITY SCHOOL OF MINES Founded in 1885 to provide instruction in the mining industry, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is operating today as a science and engineering research university, offering a wide variety of bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees to nearly 2,800 students.

From sensitive neutrino experiments in an underground laboratory to collaborations with NASA, the research at SDSM&T is bringing both talent and innovation to local, national and global initiatives.

Rapid City

HUB OF ACTIVITY With its central location, countless hotels, campgrounds and lodging options, as well as endless year-round activity – visitors to the Black Hills often make Rapid City the hub of their vacation.

Rapid City

ELLSWORTH AFB In 1942, Rapid City Air Base (known today as Ellsworth Air Force Base) was established six miles northeast of the city. Now, Ellsworth AFB serves as one of only two B1-B home bases in the continental United States.

Just outside the front gate of the base, visitors can walk through the free South Dakota Air & Space Museum for an up close look at the aircrafts that have been used throughout the years.

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Native American artwork and local craft goods.

Founded in 1876 by a group While strolling through of prospectors, Rapid the downtown area, make City stands as the second your way through Art Alley largest city in South Dakota between 6th and 7th streets offering a wide variety for a colorful display of area of gift shops, boutiques, artists that is constantly family attractions, parks, changing its appearance. galleries, restaurants and more. While you are here, Life-size statues experience all this town The City of Presidents free has to offer. walking tour holds a series of bronze statues of our Take a stroll nation’s past presidents Downtown’s bustling and can be enjoyed along streets of Rapid City are Rapid City’s downtown lined with a cozy collection sidewalks. Each figure of historic buildings, filled depicts a president in a with unique shops and different pose, emphasizing galleries where visitors can some unique aspect of find one-of-a-kind pieces of their personality – such as

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Rapid City to Mt. Rushmore 31 min (23.1 mi) via US-16 W

Rapid City to Crazy Horse 46 min (37 mi) via US-16 W

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Holiday lights shine at Storybook Island from late November through December during the local favorite Christmas display.

President Reagan wearing a cowboy hat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and are life-sized, providing perfect photo opportunities. This walking stretch is full of fun facts mixed with traditional history, making this selfguided tour entertaining and educational.

After visiting each of the presidents, head to the dinosaur looking over the city. A prominent feature of the skyline on the mountain that separates east and west Rapid City, the Brontosaurus is one of the seven life-size concrete sculptures built in 1936 in Dinosaur Park.

Active downtown Main Street Square is a fun-filled

Main Street Square hosts numerous events throughout the fall and winter months. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the annual Bierborse beer festival, ice-skating or the Holiday Celebration & Winter Market on Nov. 26, Main Street Square is the place to be.

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public space in the downtown district where you can enjoy several activities year round. During the winter months, be sure to check out the ice skating rink at Main Street Square. Surrounded by the City of Presidents, boutiques and eateries – the possibilities are endless in the heart of downtown.

While at Main Street Square, notice the sculpted granite.

Sculptor Masayuki Nagase works each summer transforming the 21 pieces of granite into The Sculpture Project: Passage of Wind and Water. The project is in its fifth year and is expected to be complete in 2017.

See the beauty If you want a break from the city life, stop by one of Rapid City’s parks, or venture outside the city limits. Just a short drive away, you will find yourself surrounded by two million acres of ponderosa pine trees providing a unique and up-close view of the region’s natural wonders. Rapid City’s close proximity allows easy access to great outdoor activities to see the beauty of the Hills like ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross country and downhill skiing and snowboarding.

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DEADWOOD NORTHERN HILLS This term refers to the northern portion of the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota, which includes these five towns. Along with scenic byways, the area includes a 100-mile long hiking trail (Centennial Trail) and a 110-mile long biking, hiking and horseback trail (Mickelson Trail).

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Tour to discover what early South Dakota life was like for its settlers.

Deadwood Adams Museum Days of ’76 Museum Historic Adams House Lead Homestake Visitor Center Spearfish High Plains Western Heritage Center Belle Fourche Tri-State Museum

TASTE AND SHOP Try South Dakota wines in local winery tasting rooms and sample the locally made, handdipped chocolates. Enjoy browsing the retail outlets, boutiques and antique stores.

WINTER SPORTS Near Deadwood and Lead there are over 300 miles of snowmobile trails, groomed and ungroomed cross-country ski trails and two downhill ski resorts – Terry Peak and Deer Mountain.

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Deadwood, Lead, Sturgis, Spearfish & Belle Fourche Deadwood The legendary image of Deadwood as a Wild West boomtown has been well established in books, television shows and movies.

Classic characters such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock are all part of Deadwood’s rich and varied history as a rowdy mining camp. Today, you can visit the streets as they once were and strike it rich like thousands of prospectors had long ago.

Relive the history Museums and historic landmarks come to life in Deadwood. Here families can see artifacts and displays of the rich heritage the town possesses.

Begin a self-guided walking tour at the Visitor Center that has been renovated in the old train depot that will take you to the Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum, The Historic Adams House and beyond. See the Mount Moriah Cemetery that serves as the resting place

Entertainment is the gem of Deadwood, complete with countless parades and festivals throughout the year.

for western outlaws, and learn how Deadwood went from a lawless gold camp to a modern-day restoration project and everything else in-between.

The easiest way to see all of Deadwood is a guided tour. Watch as history comes to life right in front of your eyes on a narrated trolley or bus tour of the town.

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magazine, and attend one of the many concerts and events the town offers.

Explore the outdoors Your adventure starts in 85 Deadwood, as it serves as 16 the northern trailhead for the George S. Mickelson Trail – a railroad right of way that has been converted for running, hiking, biking and horseback riding use.

There are more than 100 converted railroad bridges and four hard-rock tunnels along the trail, providing the user a unique rails-to85 trails outdoor experience.

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DEADWOOD See how the west was really won when you play in one of the historic gaming halls of Deadwood.

Experience world-class gaming facilities that have 24/7 gaming, $1,000 bet limits and limitless fun.

amendment to allow limited-stakes gambling in Deadwood – keeping in theme with its old-west history. Gaming revenue has enabled Deadwood’s historic preservation efforts, revitalizing the town and renovating buildings, which house hotels and casinos.

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renovation of historic buildings and restoration of the city infrastructure. The state estimates that gaming in the city has created over 2,000 jobs.

In addition, Deadwood’s gambling revenue is used to fund grants for historic preservation projects throughout the state.

Historic preservation Today, the Deadwood Historic Preservation

Commission has established architectural guidelines for the downtown district, ensuring that building and renovation projects do not jeopardize the city’s status as a historic landmark.

Deadwood bears little resemblance to the rowdy mining town it once was long ago. Well over two million people annually visit this historic city, which has been restored to reflect its old-west character.

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LEAD – SPEARFISH Lead Known as America’s famous mining town, Lead (leed) was founded in 1876 after the discovery of gold had the Black Hills booming.

Step into the world of arts at the Historic Homestake Opera House and take a look into the mining history that created the community at the Homestake Visitor Center. Lead is also home to the Sanford Underground Laboratory where many sensitive physics experiments are conducted 4,850 feet below ground.

In the winter, Lead turns into a wonderland covered in hundreds of inches of snow creating outdoor fun with ski resorts, snowmobiling trails and cross-country skiing paths for all skill levels.

Belle Fourche Nestled in the northern Black Hills at a ‘Beautiful Fork’ in the river is Belle Fourche (Bell Foosh) – noted for being the geographic Center of the Nation. Marked by a locally designed granite monument, the sight of the compass rose and path of flags is a great introduction to the town.

Visitors enjoy all the history and events Belle Fourche has to offer, too.

Start with the Tri-State Museum, which focuses on the area’s early pioneers and the old-west history of the Hills.

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Tour the historic town of Lead and the Homestake Gold Mine’s underground and surface operations.

The Homestake Visitor Center offers free viewing of the historic 1876 Open Cut mining area, artifacts, an informational mining video, historic and educational memorabilia and a gift shop.

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Sturgis Sturgis has an array of historic options to offer its visitors, and you can explore it all. Discover this small city rich in its tradition, from horses and covered wagons to motorcycles and mustangs, alike.

Spearfish Standing as the secondlargest community in the Black Hills, Spearfish is home to 11,000 residents year-round and 5,000 students who attend Black Hills State University – the state’s first educational institute known for education and business.

Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or would rather enjoy the leisurely pace of downtown strolling, Spearfish has something for everyone. This community’s unmatched combination of exquisite scenery, boundless

outdoor adventure and firstrate accommodations make it the perfect destination to visit this season.

Start your day off with breakfast at a local café or diner then make your way downtown, visiting boutiques from home furnishing stores to retail and antiques. After picking up a momento, stop for some coffee and snacks before making your way to Spearfish Canyon.

Experience the beauty the Hills have to offer its visitors as you drive past frozen creeks, explore countless trails and find hidden waterfalls or feel the adrenaline of snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and even snowmobiling – all in one place.

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KEYSTONE – HILL CITY SOUTHERN HILLS This term refers to the southern third of the Black Hills National Forest in Custer County. From granite peaks above to the caves below, the diversity of geological and natural wonders in this area will amaze you.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE The National Park Service oversees three parks in this area: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument. All three attractions are open to the public during the fall/ winter tourism seasons.

DID YOU KNOW? Custer State Park is the largest state park in South Dakota and one of the largest in the nation. At 7,244 feet, Harney Peak is the highest point in the U.S. east of the Rockies; Crazy Horse Memorial is the largest sculpture in the world; and the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs is the world’s largest mammoth research facility.

LOCAL ART Hill City is home to the Jon Crane Gallery featuring Black Hills art from Crane and other local artists.

Winter hours vary, but the gallery is open year round giving its visitors the opportunity to find a favorite print and take home a piece of art from the Black Hills.

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Keystone, Hill City, Custer & Hot Springs Keystone Nestled in a valley within the beautiful Black Hills, at the base of Mount Rushmore National Memorial – stretching a short three miles away, is the historic mining town of Keystone. A home to nearly 350 people throughout the year, Keystone turns into a bustling city filled with adventure during the peak season of travel.

In the winter months, visitors enjoy Keystone’s local shopping and proximity to the best skiing and snowboarding in South Dakota. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are also popular winter activities in and around Keystone. Many visitors make Keystone a home base for day trips to Custer State Park (14 miles), Wind Cave (26 miles), the Badlands (72 miles), Crazy Horse Memorial (19 miles) and Jewel Cave (36 miles).

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monumental sites nearby, and is a great place to stop along the way to your destination of the day.

Hill City Located in the heart of the Black Hills, you will find Hill City. Known for its vibrant art scene, this quaint town is home to several prominent artists and features local galleries and sculptures along Main Street.

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See Crazy Horse Memorial – the world’s largest mountain carving in progress in the southern hills. Explore the Carving room, museum, the American Bison Exhibit and more.

Each November, Custer State Park conducts a buffalo auction to manage the herd that roams the 71,000-acre park. Open to the public, the sale has played an important role in establishing buffalo herds in the U.S. Bundle up and make plans to ride the 1880 Train Holiday Express from Hill City to the North Pole in November and December. The one-hour round trip is a on a vintage steam train offering a unique, historical experience.

Take a break in Hot Springs and enjoy the natural spring fed waters at Evans Plunge, an indoor swimming pool maintaining an average temperature of 87 degrees. Evans Plunge was established in 1890 making it one of the oldest attractions in the Black Hills.

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CUSTER – HOT SPRINGS Hills National Forest. This small community rates as one of the most beautiful areas in the Black Hills, spotted with miles of trails and backcountry roads left behind by early pioneers, ranchers and loggers.

When you stay in Custer you are minutes from some of the best trails for winter exploration in the Black Hills. Custer, located on the edge of Custer State Park, also offers travelers unique lodging, dining and shopping opportunities, as well as unlimited family fun.

Adventure seekers love Custer because it’s close to some of the best outdoor recreation in the Black Hills. Trails can be hiked in the winter months, but check with local experts for conditions as winters in the Black Hills can present certain hazards.

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Locally constructed by pioneering craftsmen, the sandstone structures in Hot Springs give it a distinct appearance and set it apart from any other community in the Black Hills.

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Scattered throughout the town of Custer, you will see beautiful creations from modern horse sculptures to hand-painted buffalo adorning the streets.

Horse Memorial, just four miles north, and Custer State Park, five miles to the east. Custer State Park is open year round and visitors to the 71,000-acre park may see elk, deer, buffalo and burros. The park also offers several special events and hikes during the winter season, as well.

Hot Springs First called Minnekahta (hot waters) by the Lakota Sioux, Hot Springs is known as the southern gateway to the Black Hills.

Hot Springs is home to the largest Columbian mammoth exhibit and so much more. Watch hundreds of horses run across thousands of acres of land, visit the pioneer era as it was long ago and tour one of the longest caves in the world. Kids and adults alike will enjoy a dive into the waters of the local indoor pool filled with warm, healing, mineral waters.

With easy access to the area’s greatest attractions, soothing natural warm water springs, great yearround weather, distinct sandstone architecture and fantastic outdoors activities you’re going to love the oneof-a-kind experiences Hot Springs has to offer.

The Mammoth Site For centuries, the bones lay buried until discovered by chance in 1974. While excavating for a housing development, earth-moving

equipment exposed one of South Dakotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest treasures. The site was found to contain the largest concentration of Columbian and woolly mammoth bones discovered in the world.

Fortunately, through the work of local citizens, The Mammoth Site was preserved and in 1980 was added to the list of National Natural Landmarks. Today, it is a working paleontological dig site, museum, laboratory and research facility.

At least 61 mammoths have been discovered here, along with the remains of a Giant short-faced bear, camel, llama, numerous vertebrates and invertebrates.

AT THE SITE The Learning Center includes: two 53-seat theaters, a 10-minute HD introductory film and universally accessible walkways allowing visitors a closer view of the fossils. A wireless Tour Guide System enables visitors more access with clear sound.

TOURS INCLUDE After a guided tour, stroll around the dig area at your own pace. Then, explore the Ice Age Exhibit Hall featuring a working lab, full size replicas of mammoths, short videos on geology and site history.

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INTERSTATE 90 The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world with its striking 244 thousand acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires.

SOUTH DAKOTA MILEPOSTS ALONG I-90

South Dakota to Wyoming It doesn’t matter if you are heading to the Black Hills or from them, countless one-ofa-kind sites and experiences await you and your family along Interstate 90 in South Dakota and Wyoming. Follow along the mile markers from eastern South Dakota into Rapid City and the Black Hills, and then into Wyoming through the cities of Gillette, Buffalo and Sheridan. Along the route you will pass through the Bighorn Mountains, and take a route into Yellowstone National Park.

a view of all the falls, walk out over the water and eat at the cafe overlooking the site.

As you cross the Missouri River, look to the north to view the Chamberlain Bridge, a historic bridge connecting the towns of Chamberlain and Oacoma across the Missouri River. It was originally completed in 1925 and carried US Highway 16 over the Missouri River. In 1953 the bridge became obsolete. Now, it carries the “Business Loop” of Interstate 90. The main path Sioux Falls stands as the of I-90 crosses the lake on a largest city in South Dakota. modern bridge one mile south As you are travelling across the of the Chamberlain Bridge and state, head south on I-90 and a railroad bridge crosses about tour the town with a stop at 300 yards south of I-90. Look Falls Park to break up the drive. out to the river and you’re sure Climb the charming tower for to see boats scattered around.

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• 399 to 396 Sioux Falls: lodging, dining, shopping, museums and attractions • 335 to SD 38 E to SD 25 N DeSmet: Laura’s Ingalls Wilder Homestead • 332 to 330 Mitchell: The World’s Only Corn Palace, dining, lodging • 265 to 263 Chamberlain: between exits is the Lewis & Clark Visitor Center. “Re-live” Lewis and Clark’s journey with interpretive panels that explain the Corps traveling adventures through present day South Dakota. This is a great place to get out and stretch and enjoy the nice views of the Missouri River, too.

• 260 Oacoma: Al’s Oasis and Cedar Shores Resort • 212 to US 83 N, SD 53 Pierre: South Dakota’s state capital • 191 to 192 Murdo: Pioneer Auto Show features more than 250 antique classic cars • 131 Cactus Flats: Badlands National Park northeast entrance, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Visitor Center • 110 to 109 Wall: Wall Drug Store, National Grasslands Visitor Center • 67B South Dakota Air and Space Museum • 67A Box Elder: Ellsworth Air Force Base Main Gate • 61-52 Rapid City: lodging, dining, shopping, museums and attractions • 30 Sturgis: Bear Butte State Park, Old Ft. Meade • 17 to US 85 S: Deadwood, Lead, gaming and museums • 14 Spearfish to US 14A: The town of Spearfish, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Highway • 10 Belle Fourche to US 85 N: Center of the Nation, Tri-State Museum • 1 South Dakota Visitor Center and rest stop

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INTERSTATE 90 Old Faithful is one of the most predictable features on Earth, erupting every 35 to 120 minutes.

Near Kadoka, to the south as you follow I-90 through western South Dakota, the Badlands appear. Interstate Exit 131 is the east entrance into Badlands National Park and the Visitor Center of Minuteman Missle Site. When you reach Wall, via I-90 or Highway 244, look to the west and view the Black Hills on the distant horizon.

Wall Drug is where you will find everything from souvenir shops to a giant animated T-Rex and plenty of space for the kids to unwind after a long day on the road. Stop by the Western Art Gallery Restaurant for their famous homemade donuts, bison burgers and 5-cent coffee. The best part: admission is free, as is the ice water – a perk plastered on billboards that has brought in visitors since the 1930s.

Rapid City, the second largest city in South Dakota, has something for everyone. With fine restaurants, unparalleled

shopping (including the recently-opened Rushmore Crossing), festivals and special events, recreation and entertainment come together in the city in new and unforgettable ways. This city serves as the eastern gateway to the Black Hills.

From Rapid City through the foothills of the Black Hills to Sturgis, Whitewood and Spearfish and into the Bear Lodge Mountains as you near Sundance, Wyoming, you are traveling in an area revered in Lakota Sioux myth as “the Racetrack.” While Lakota speedsters were animals, speed today is provided by highway and rail traffic in this busy corridor.

Ninety percent of the Black Hills is in South Dakota, the Black Hills National Forest does continue 10 to 40 miles beyond the South Dakota border into Wyoming. Interstate 90 stretches just over 208 miles across Wyoming.

West of Sundance, look to the north for the occasional glimpses of Devils Tower across the rolling hills and high plains as you near Moorcroft. More natural wonders envelop the senses in Wyoming where Interstate 90 glides over the plains and rolling foothills of the Cowboy State between Gillette and Sheridan. Once known as the “Valley of the Chiefs” by the Plains Indians, Sheridan and its surrounding area are home to historic sites and museums, as well as contemporary Western and Native American art studios and galleries.

At Ranchester (11 miles north of Sheridan), take scenic US Highway 14 over the Bighorn Range and through Shell Canyon to historic Cody. This part of Wyoming is where Buffalo Bill Cody, the original Western experience, and its diverse cultures are celebrated.

Vistas are spectacular, and opportunities for recreation and entertainment abound.

Cody is the eastern gateway to the geological wonders of our nation’s first established National Park – Yellowstone.

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MEMORIAL PARK & BERLIN WALL EXHIBIT G-4 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. Near the Civic Center. Within the park are: Berlin Wall exhibit, the Legacy Bronze (dedicated to the pioneers and founders of this area), a Memorial to Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Veterans, an outdoor entertainment facility, a Rose Garden, a 1972 flood Memorial, Memorial Lake and picnic and fishing areas.

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CLEGHORN SPRINGS FISH HATCHERY B-7 Hwy. 44 West at City Limits.

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Celebrity Hotel

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Hampton 45 Legends Steakhouse

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Silverado Franklin

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SpringHill Suites T-Grille Restaurant & Buffet

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Hill City Alpine Inn

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Miner Brewing Co.

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Prairie Berry Winery

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Hot Springs The Mammoth Site

Keystone

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Mount Rushmore Audio Tour and Gift Shop

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Dakota Gold & Silver

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Lead Recreational Springs Resort 35

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Flags and Wheels Indoor Amusement Park 38

Crazy Horse Memorial

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Museum of Geology at SDSM&T 9

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Fuddruckers 24 Golden Corral

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Golden Phoenix

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Marco’s Pizza

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Minervas 31 Paddy O’Neill’s Pub at Hotel Alex Johnson

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 22 Ruby Tuesday Sliders Bar and Grill

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Starbucks at Hotel Alex Johnson

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Lodging Comfort Inn & Suites

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Fairfield Inn & Suites

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites

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Hotel Alex Johnson

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Shopping Again Books and Bazaar

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Kicks & Giggles

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Landstrom’s Mt. Rushmore Jewelry

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Landstrom’s Original Black Hills Gold Creations IF Prairie Edge

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Scheels 39 St. Joe Antiques Mall

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Spearfish Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant 47 Legends & Legacies

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Spearfish Canyon Lodge

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