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The Faces 42

JUNE

2020 Summer Events

Volksmarch - Crazy Horse Memorial Red Cloud Indian Art Show - Pine Ridge Siouxland Renaissance Festival - Sioux Falls Mount Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch - Hill City Wild Bill Days - Deadwood Sturgis Camaro Rally - Sturgis Zippity Zoo Day - Sioux Falls Archeology Awareness Days - Mitchell Black Hills Fat Tire Festival - Rapid City Ride Across South Dakota - Sioux Falls Scavenger’s Journey - Murdo Sculpture in the Hills - Hill City

June 6-7 June 6-August 9 June 6-7 June 6 and 20 June 19-20 June 25-28 June 27 June 27-28 Canceled due to COVID-19 Canceled due to COVID-19 Canceled due to COVID-19 Canceled due to COVID-19

JULY

Independence Day - Crazy Horse Memorial July 4 Badlands Astronomy Festival - Interior July 10-12 Cruiser Car Show and Street Fair - Rapid City July 11 Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K - Spearfish July 11 Deadwood 3-Wheeler Rally - Deadwood July 12-17 Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo - Mitchell July 14-19 Black Hills Corvette Classic - Spearfish July 15-18 Murdo Ranch Rodeo and Rough Stock - Murdo July 17-18 Hills Alive - Rapid City July 18-19 Days of ‘76 Rodeo and Parade - Deadwood July 21-25 Folk Off and Rib Challenge - Renner July 25 Oglala Lakota Nation Wacipi Rodeo Fair - Pine Ridge July 30-August 2 Sioux Empire Fair - Sioux Falls July 31-August 8 Hot Harley Nights - Sioux Falls Canceled due to COVID-19 JazzFest - Sioux Falls Canceled due to COVID-19

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AUGUST

Mount Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch - Hill City 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - Sturgis Lean Horse 100 Ultra Marathon - Custer DakotaFest - Mitchell Corn Palace Festival - Mitchell Kool Deadwood Nights - Deadwood Sturgis Mustang Rally - Sturgis

SEPTEMBER

South Dakota State Fair - Huron Billy Bolander Memorial Demolition Derby - Winner Sidewalk Arts Festival - Sioux Falls St. Joseph’s Indian School Annual Powwow - Chamberlain Deadwood Jam - Deadwood Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup - Custer Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival - Rapid City Wheelin’ to Wall - Wall

August 6 and 22 August 7-16 August 15-16 August 18-20 August 26-30 August 26-30 August 31-Sept 7 Sept 3-7 Sept 6 Sept 12 Sept 17-19 Sept 18-19 Sept 24-26 Sept 26 Sept 26

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t 183,000 residents, Sioux Falls is the state’s largest city. It is home to much of the state’s big business, minor league professional sports, opportunities for fine art and the Big Sioux River, for which the city is named.

The actual trip from Sioux Falls to Mitchell covers 70 miles, give or take a few, but the westward stretch of I-90 is much farther than that in spirit. The span between Sioux Falls and Mitchell is truly where the West begins, and few places in the Midwest offer such a sweeping change in scenery and spirit in such a short drive.

Visitors who leave Sioux Falls and head west soon see bison (South Dakotans generally call them “buffalo”) grazing in grassy pastures near Hartford. They also see some of the first evidence of heavy tourism, too, with billboards pointing the way toward visitor destinations ahead. This area is mainly farm country. Around here, corn is king, planted in April and harvested in October. Soybeans and winter wheat – which emerge with a blazing bright green hue in the spring — are also common.

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USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial

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South Dakota is known as “The Land of Infinite Variety” and Sioux Falls epitomizes that slogan perhaps more than any other city in the state. Founded along the banks of the Big Sioux River, Sioux Falls got its name from the mighty falls that thunder on the city’s north end.

From its agrarian beginnings in 1856, Sioux Falls has exploded in population, from 100,000 in 1990 to 174,360 today. That growth has come thanks to Sioux Falls’ ability to constantly change with the times. For years, Sioux Falls was known as a cattle and meat-packing town, yet it has morphed into a banking and business community, a destination for health care, and a departure point for outward travel, thanks to its regional airport.

Battleship Memorial: For a leg-stretching break or a picnic spot, check out the USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial, which consists of a one-foot-high concrete barrier in the outline of the ship and some salvaged pieces from the vessel, all within Sherman Park.

Bike trails and parks: Sioux Falls is home to over 80 beautiful parks: Arrowhead Park, Family Park, McKennan Park, Japanese Gardens at Terrace Park and Yankton Trail Park, just to name a few. The centrally located Falls Park is the hub of the park system and connected to many of the city’s other parks via the bike trail corridor, which encircles the city, and includes long stretches along the Big Sioux River.

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Entrance to Falls Park in Downtown Sioux Falls

Catfish Bay: The Greatest Show on H2O is ranked one of the top attractions to see a water skiing, comedy adventure with the whole family. This man-made, 25-acre private water ski park is located on I-90 near Cliff Avenue, with bleacher seating for over 1,000 people, concessions and parking for all.

Concerts: Sioux Falls has fabulous entertainment options at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls Arena, The District, Total Drag, Orpheum Theater and Washington Pavilion’s Mary W. Sommervold Great Hall. There are lots of local band shows at venues all around town, as well. With big-name concerts, children’s shows, plays and symphonic/musical performances, there is something to please everyone.

Eateries: Food is a huge reason many people love to travel. If this is true for you, swing by Sioux Falls, where you’ll find an assortment of places using fresh seasonal ingredients and robust flavors with a cozy Midwestern atmosphere.

Falls Park: First-time visitors to Sioux Falls would be remiss to not stop and see the city’s namesake, located along North Phillips Avenue, near downtown. A century ago, the three-tiered falls were used to power a mill and, later, a hydroelectric plant. Foundations of these buildings are still visible.

Attractions of Falls Park include a breathtaking 360-degree view of the park from the five-story viewing tower and an information center. The Open Air Shelter is home to the Falls Park Farmer’s Market and is available for large picnics, special events and more, with electric and water services available.

The Falls Overlook Cafe is dining with a view located in the old Sioux Falls Light and Power Company hydroelectric plant building. Falls Park lights up with thousands of dazzling lights from mid-November through early January with “Winter Wonderland at Falls Park.”

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Festivals & Fairs: Sioux Falls is home to such events as Siouxland Renaissance Festival (happening in June), Treasure At The River Festival (happening in June), JazzFest (happening in July), Hot Summer Nites (happening in July), Hot Harley Nights (happening in July), Sioux Empire Fair (happening in August), Downtown Zombie Walk (happening in October) and much more! See schedule on page 5 for events cancelled due to COVID-19 Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History: Spend a morning, afternoon or the whole day roaming the grounds of this great zoo, with all sorts of animals, from bison to penguins. It’s open year round, but some animals may be off display, and some exhibits may be closed due to weather.

The museum is home to a one-in-the-world collection of 150 mounted animals, interactive play areas for children, with traveling special exhibits and a gift shop.

Museums and History: There are several museums around town, including the Pettigrew Home and Museum, Sioux Empire Medical Museum, Old Courthouse Museum, SD African-American History Museum and the Museum of Visual Materials, to name a few. Also for the history buff there are historical markers and walking tours available throughout the city.

Nightlife: The energy of this city’s nightlife is electric! There is a little bit of everything from country-themed dance clubs, hipster-chic night clubs, sports bars and grills, with many more places where you can either let loose or relax for an evening of fun.

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HISTORICAL FESTIVAL June 5-June 7

NORTHERN FORT PLAYHOUSE Weekends in July

HARVEST FESTIVAL September 19

HAUNTED FORT October 16 & 17

FRONTIER CHRISTMAS December 12

Open year-round featuring fourteen historic buildings, museum, site tours, special events, and outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Cheese Varieties

WHITEWOOD *Mill Iron Coffee House SPEARFISH *Lueders Food Center *Black Hills Milk

STURGIS *Meat Service *Lynn’s Dakotamart *Grocery Mart

BLACK HAWK *BJ’s Black Hawk

RAPID CITY *Timmons Market *Body’s Drug Mart

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Dimock Dairy Inc., located in the heart of pheasant country, opening its doors in 1931.

Throughout the years, Dimock Dairy has changed little in its cheese production processing.

We have 25 cheese flavors and 9 cheese spreads.

These businesses are along the Interstate, but you can find our Great Cheese and products in many locations along the way! We now have 25 cheese flavors and 9 Cheese Spreads.

VIVIAN KENNEBEC *Coffee Cup *BJ’s Food Fuel Center

WALL *Wall Food Center

KADOKA *Badlands Distillery

PRESHO *Husman’s Grocery

MURDO *Family Foods

CHAMBERLAIN *Chamberlain Food Center

OACOMA *Sunshine Foods

MITCHELL *Highland Travel Plaza *The Meat Lodge

HARTFORD *Coffee Cup Fuel

KIMBALL PLANKINTON *Ditty’s *Coffee Cup Fuel

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Spearfish

*Creekside Bean & Vine *Spearfish Creek Wine Bar *Moonrise Mountain

Lead

*Lynn’s Dakota Mart

Hill City

*Prairie Berry Winery *Stone Faces Winery *Krull’s Market

Key Stone

*Mt Rushmore Gift Shop

Custer

Hermosa

Philip

*BJ’s Country Store

*Coyle’s

Rapid City

Plankinton

*Bread Root Coop *The Market *Smith’s Liquor Gallery *Canyon Lake Liquors *Firehouse Wine Cellar *Black Hills Bagel *Bear Country USA

*Ron’s Market

Kimball

*Michelle’s Market

Salem

*Farmers Market/ Maynards

Mitchell

*County Fair *Rob’s Short Stop *Mitchell Locker *Coborn’s *North Side Sinclair *County Fair Food & Fuel *Daivson Feed Supply *Shorty’s Locker *Cubby’s

Hartford *Wall Lake Oil *Sunshine

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Emery

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Canistota *Total Stop

Brandon

Harrisburg

*Sunshine *Split Rock C-Store

*Sam’s BP *Fareway

Garretson

*Lynn’s Dakota Mart

*Garretson Food Center

Hot Springs

Baltic

*Lynn’s Dakota Mart *Sonny’s Super Foods *Southern Hills Diner *Coffee cup Fuel Stop

*Friendly’s Fuel Stop

Dell Rapids *County Fair

Sturgis

Renner

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Sioux Falls

*Hyvee’s *Josiah’s Coffeehouse *Fogies Liquor *Uncle Ed’s Specialty Meats *Coop Natural Foods *The Meat Lodge (N Cliff) *Williquors

*Renner Corner *Strawbale Winery *Remedy Brewing Company *Sunshine (Downtown) *Pump N Pack (Marion Dr) *Pomegranate Market *Fareway (Sycamore Ave) *Andy’s Affiliated

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The Outdoor Campus: The Outdoor Campus is part of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. They teach premier outdoor skills like hunting and fishing, cross-country skiing, shooting a bow and arrow, cooking wild game in a Dutch oven, gardening for butterflies and more!

Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove: Enjoy over 800 free-flying butterflies from around the world in this tropical conservatory. View hundreds of vibrant marine fishes and corals in more than 20,000 gallons of aquariums, including the Pop-Up Dome Aquarium, Shark & Stingray Touch Pool, and Pacific Tide Pool.

Shopping: Sioux Falls has become a shopping destination for most of southeastern South Dakota, with the Empire Mall anchoring the city’s southwest side. Visit the downtown area to take in the numerous shops and specialty boutiques in this quaint neighborhood. The Lake Lorraine area on the city’s west side offers outdoor recreation spaces and trendy shopping.

Don’t forget the many strip malls and other unique stores scattered all over the city for a complete shopping experience.

Sports: Minor league and semi-professional sports teams play year round in Sioux Falls, bringing fans to excellent sports facilities like the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls Arena, Sioux Falls Stadium, Sanford Pentagon and Howard Wood Field.

Thunder Road: You’ll want to make this a frequent destination throughout the spring, summer or fall. There are many activities to choose from, like the pedal-to-the-metal excitement of go-kart racing, a leisurely round of mini golf, or the adrenaline rush of a bungee jump as you perform gravity-defying moves on the EuroBungy, and so much more!

Washington Pavilion: Includes the Kirby Science Discovery Center featuring more than 100 exciting hands-on exhibits and the Wells Fargo CineDome Theater with its 60-foot wide, four-story screen. Located downtown, the Pavilion also hosts topnotch entertainment. The perfect indoor solution for a freezing winter — or sweltering summer — day.

Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove

Wild Water West Waterpark: Sioux Falls is home to one of the region’s top water parks, Wild Water West. The park features waterslides, a lazy river, children’s water features, a wave pool, and a wide array of non-water-related recreational options, including mini golf, batting cages and paintball.

Wineries and Breweries: There are several local wineries and breweries popping up in the Sioux Falls area with the likes of Fernson Brewery Company, Dakota Falls Winery, Prairie Berry East Bank, Strawbale Winery and Wild Prairie Winery. These places offer a rural, country feel as you taste their locally made beverages.

Take in a local craft brew at one of South Dakota's breweries

Enjoy go-kart racing at Thunder Road

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riving along I-90 between Mitchell and Chamberlain, visitors aren’t yet bombarded with many pleas from beckoning tourist attractions; however, that doesn’t mean there aren’t places to stop!

Sports fans should take notice that three world-class athletes grew up in these areas.

Riley Reiff, an offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings, has become a stalwart lineman in the NFL. He grew up in nearby Parkston and was a first-round draft pick in 2012 out of the University of Iowa by the Detroit Lions.

A couple of now-retired legends also call the area home. Mike Miller, the former University of Florida star and NBA Rookie of the Year, grew up in Mitchell and played his prep basketball in the Corn Palace. He won two NBA Championships playing with LeBron James and the Miami Heat. Chad Greenway, formerly of

the University of Iowa, played his entire 11-year NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings and hails from Mount Vernon.

Stop in to any of these towns and the locals likely can tell you about the exploits of these players as they led their teams to state high school titles.

The area is also a fervent baseball hotbed, with local teams that have passionate fans.

In 2020, the stadium is scheduled to host the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Association tournament, a 12-day, 32-team event, in August.

Hungry? The small towns between Mitchell and Chamberlain generally have uptown restaurants that feature true homestyle cooking. Vacations are built around fast food, but sometimes it’s nice to stop off the highway and enjoy a meal in the slower pace of a small town.

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The first known residents of the Mitchell area were a farmer-hunter Native American tribe now known as the Pre-Mandan. They settled on the banks of Firesteel Creek. It is now the location on Lake Mitchell known as the Prehistoric Indian Village. They occupied this area from 1000 A.D. to 1100 A.D. In August 1879, the original townsite of the town of Mitchell was platted. The town was named in honor of Milwaukee banker Alexander Mitchell, then president of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. The townsite covered 75 acres.

In the spring of 1881, the town of Mitchell was incorporated as a village, and from 1887 until the present, the city of Mitchell has existed. Today Mitchell’s population is about 15,600.

Bike trails: An aggressive program of bike trail construction is underway in Mitchell, adding to the many trails already in the city. One of the most popular paths is the Dry Run Creek segment, which stretches west-to-east through much of the city along Dry Run Creek and many wooded areas.

Carnegie Resource Center: History and genealogy researchers will find a treasure trove of information about, and photographs of, families, businesses and happenings in the area, dating from Mitchell’s beginning along the James River as Firesteel in 1879. Visitors can view diplomas, yearbooks, photos, and newspaper articles pertaining to the history of Mitchell’s public and parochial schools.

The interior of the dome of the CRC is adorned by the mural “Sun and Rain Clouds Over Hills,” by Oscar Howe, a Yanktonai Sioux artist who painted it in 1940 as a WPA project. From 1948 through 1971, Howe designed the mural panels for the Corn Palace.

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The CRC also houses the Clyde and Mary Goin Corn Palace Collection which depicts the history of Mitchell’s three Corn Palaces. Signed glossy photos by many of the famous performers at the Corn Palace, among them Bob Hope and Red Skelton, are displayed, along with countless items of Corn Palace memorabilia.

Organizations and families can also schedule social events and meetings at the CRC. Books, monographs, historic original postcards, CDs and DVDs are available for purchase.

Corn Palace: The World’s Only Corn Palace stands as a majestic, uniquely American, folk art icon on the rolling prairies of

South Dakota. The first Mitchell Corn Palace was built in 1892, just three years after South Dakota became a state – when the city was 12 years old. Early settlers dramatically displayed their agricultural bounty on the building’s exterior to prove the fertility of the region’s soil. The Corn Palace that now sits on Main Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues is actually the third Corn Palace in Mitchell, but its purpose hasn’t changed. The building is famous for the huge, colorful murals on its exterior, which are redesigned every year. 2015 brought major renovations to the interior and exterior of the building, including color-changing light-up domes, a balcony on the front, and a remodeled entry-

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way and lobby. In the evening, the lighting makes the exterior a spectacular sight.

The work to create the murals is done by hand. Beginning in late May and working through the end of July, the rye and sour dock are removed from the building and replaced with new bundles.

Then that year’s chosen sketches are transferred to roofing paper which is nailed in to the mural panels.

The 13 shades of colored corn used on the building are grown locally and handpicked.

Each corn cob is sawed in half, shaped and trimmed to fit the designated spaces, then nailed into place. Approximately 275,000 ears of corn are used to bring the murals to life.

During the summer months the Corn Palace offers free tours led by friendly guides full of a-maize-ing facts. The tour also features an outstanding video explaining the Corn Palace story. After the tour you can view displays about the Corn Palace, how the murals are created, see pictures of entertainers from the past, and learn how the corn is grown.

During the rest of the year the building is used for many purposes, including as a basketball arena, a concert venue, an indoor rodeo arena, trade shows, graduation ceremonies, high school prom, and the Shrine Circus, to name a few. Come experience it!

Visiting is FREE!

The 2020 Corn Palace Festival is August 26-30!

Dakota Discovery Museum: The museum covers the time period from 1600, when the Native Americans were still largely undiscovered, to the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s.

Here you will learn about the American Indian cultures that once dominated the Plains. Among the exhibits that help tell the Indian story are a tipi and numerous Indian garments and

One of the Corn Palace's many former murals

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artifacts, including one of the most complete and pristine collections of American Indian quill and beadwork.

The story of the settlers who brought crops and cattle to the Plains is told with the aid of vintage farm and ranch equipment, including an impressive sheep wagon once lived in by sheepherders.

One of South Dakota’s most prominent artists, Oscar Howe, has some of his most prominent works here. Howe is considered a key influential figure in modern Native American art.

He matured as an artist while living in Mitchell, earning his bachelor’s degree from Dakota Wesleyan University in 1952 and serving as an artist-in-residence at the school. He also designed the Corn Palace murals from 1948 through 1971.

South Dakota native Charles Hargens Jr., also has art displayed at the museum. Hargens was known for his scenes of the Old West and his attention to detail and accuracy, having been commissioned to create paintings and drawings for more than

300 books and 3,000 magazines.

In the outdoor campus behind the main building are four authentic historic buildings, including an 1885 one-room schoolhouse and the fully furnished 1886 Victorian-Italianate home of the co-founder of the Corn Palace, Louis Beckwith.

Visitors walking through the buildings will be transported back in time.

Also outside are DiscoveryLand, a hands-on activity area for children ages five to ten, and the Heritage Gardens Project, which brings indigenous plants to the gardens surrounding the museum and historic buildings.

Golfing: The city has two top-notch 18-hole golf courses, Lakeview Municipal and Wild Oak. Lakeview, along Lake Mitchell, is considered one of the top municipal courses in the state. Wild Oak features nine holes along Firesteel Creek and nine holes on higher ground.

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American wars of 1860 to 1890, including the battles of Little Bighorn and Rosebud, will be on display at the Guns of History Gun Gallery. Located at 700 N. Sanborn Blvd. in Mitchell, the museum occupies an attached space east of Palace City Pawn.

Open seasonally, it has a separate entrance, and admission will be charged. The museum is starting with 30 pieces connected with Sioux Chiefs, the Cheyenne, and U.S. Cavalry, including Civil War-era pistols. A rotating display of other consequential weapons on loan from a network of collectors will accompany the permanent pieces. There is a sense of history’s weight when you carefully pick up the Winchester 1873 carbine that Crazy Horse aimed at uniformed men near the smoke-filled banks

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of the Little Bighorn River in June 1876. Each piece inside the museum will be accompanied by a detailed pedigree, including explanations of the carved markings found on the stocks.

Lake Mitchell: Besides the obvious boating and fishing opportunities at Lake Mitchell, which is in the northwest corner of the city, there are also public beaches, parks and trails around the lake. The very popular campground that overlooks Lake Mitchell is a family camping center with fishing, swimming, boating, paddle boats, a playground, and a laundry facility.

Kiwanis Woodlot Park is especially popular, and there are hiking and mountain-biking trails that begin there and offer lake views.

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influenced a generation of voters with his opposition to the Vietnam War and his commitment to liberal principles. In Mitchell, that legacy comes alive at the McGovern Legacy Museum.

Inside the McGovern Legacy Museum, all of those rich life experiences are vibrantly explained with the help of interactive audio and video displays narrated by McGovern himself, and with memorabilia from throughout McGovern’s life.

Among the highlights of the exhibit is a stylized version of McGovern’s 1972 campaign plane, the Dakota Queen II. Visitors can sit in one of the airplane seats and watch video clips from McGovern’s acceptance speech at the 1972 Democratic National Convention, where he gave his “Come Home, America” address.

Politically-minded tourists will delight in the campaign memorabilia and artifacts, including posters, photos, buttons and even shoeboxes full of note cards McGovern kept about the people he met on the campaign trail.

Outdoor Aquatic Center: One of Mitchell’s jewels is a multimillion-dollar, family-friendly facility featuring zero-entry play areas for small kids, which provides quality recreational swimming experiences for all ages in Mitchell and the surrounding communities.

A 50-meter 6-lane competition pool with depths ranging from 3 to 12 feet meets the needs of swimmers ages 8 and McGovern Library Statue

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older, while a zero-depth entry into the wading area will give plenty of room for our youngest swimmers (toddlers on up) and their parents.

A double slide with runs of over 100 feet will be an exciting experience for anyone 48 inches or taller.

The zero-depth area will host play features such as a toddler turtle slide, and interactive features such as bubbling geysers, spraying mushrooms, tumble buckets and starburst sprayers. Older swimmers will enjoy the Water Walk in the plunge area and the Drop Slide in the deep end.

Parks: Mitchell has a fantastic park system with 10-plus parks to enjoy and explore, the pride of which is Hitchcock Park.

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Center, a bandshell, a playground, tennis courts, a gazebo and lots of places to picnic or rest.

They didn’t forget about man’s best friend when it comes to Mitchell’s Dog Park. It’s located on the south end of Cadwell Park and features a 2.3 acre area for large dogs and a 0.85 acre area small dog enclosure. Both areas are shaded and equipped with drinking fountains, benches and gravel pathways. We ask that users be responsible and clean up after their pets.

Prehistoric Indian Village: Discovery of prehistoric fossils was first made by a student of Dakota Wesleyan University in 1910, but it wasn’t until 1975 that the site was preserved by the Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village Preservation Society.

This archaeological site is open to the public. It is a National Historic Landmark and it is on the National Registry.

Each summer archaeologists excavate the site, near Lake Mitchell, to learn more about the first settlers who lived here in the Northern Plains, believed to have been ancestors of the present-day Mandan.

Guests can watch as the archaeologists uncover artifacts in the comfort of the climate-controlled Thomsen Center Archeodome and tour the Boehnen Memorial Museum to see a reconstructed lodge and many of the 1.5 million artifacts recovered from the site throughout its years. The Shoppe Antiquary has an extensive collection of Native American, indigenous, and regional art, jewelry, pottery, books and more.

Much of the information learned at the village dates back to previous inhabitants who lived at the site 1,100 years ago. They lived in earthen lodges, which were circular mounds. This area was a major bison processing center, as people extracted bone grease from the animal to produce pemmican, a mixture of fat and protein which provided nutrition during the era.

There is a special site created for children to practice their archaeology skills and dig for a free arrowhead. You can also learn how to throw a spear using an atlatl. Picnic tables for visitors are set up along the lake and on the bluff overlooking the lake.

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Children 12 & under FREE! Interstate 90 is the fastest—with a speed limit of 80 mph — and most convenient route for travelers in South Dakota. But don’t forget that some of the state’s most interesting country and people can be found in the places just off I-90.

Between Sioux Falls and Mitchell are many interesting sites and towns to visit, each offering its own beauty, charm and style.

Here are a few: • Hartford: Located at Exits 390 & 387 • Humboldt: Located at Exit 379 • Madison: Located 25 miles north of Exit 379 • Montrose: Located at Exit 374 • Lake Vermillion: Located 7 miles south of Exit 374 • Salem: Located on US Hwy 81, a few miles north of Exit 364 • Freeman: Located on US Hwy 81, 23 miles south of Exit 364 • Yankton: Located on US Hwy 81, 50 miles south of Exit 364 • Bridgewater: Located about 10 miles south of Exit 357 • Canova: Located about 10 miles north of Exit 357 • Spencer: Located a few miles north of Exit 353 • De Smet: Located 50 miles northeast of Exit 350 • Alexandria: Located at Exit 344 • Dimock: Located 18 miles south of Exit 332 • Parkston: Located 22 miles south of Exit 332

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Camping Destinations From the Big Bend of the Missouri River toward the south, here are some of the state parks and recreation areas along the river in South Dakota: Platte Creek Recreation Area: Fishing and water recreation draw a quieter crowd to Platte Creek Recreation Area to enjoy Lake Francis Case on the Missouri River. Visitors to Platte Creek enjoy natural features similar to those at Snake Creek, but from a quieter campground with similar amenities.

Pease Creek Recreation Area: With almost 600 acres to explore and easy access to the Missouri River’s Lake Francis Case for great fishing, Pease Creek is a popular day use and camping park. The wooded terrain provides shaded campsites and hiking opportunities on the bluffs above Lake Francis Case.

Randall Creek Recreation Area: Near the historic community of Pickstown, the Randall Creek area is downstream from the Fort Randall Dam. The area is widely considered to be South Dakota’s best area for birding. Visitors can check out the eagle roost area in the park, which is designated a National Natural Landmark.

Singing Horse Trading Post & Bed and Breakfast: Singing Horse Trading Post is located on the Pine Ridge Lakota Reservation and specializes in quality Native crafts, including fine arts, quill work, star quilts, leather craft, bone/antler jewelry, beadwork and more. There is also a bed and breakfast, with rooms, cabins and camping, providing an exciting experience

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for those wishing to visit the reservation. Visitors can arrange tours, horseback adventures and educational opportunities.

Snake Creek Recreation Area & Buryanek Recreation Area: Lake Francis Case draws visitors to Snake Creek Recreation Area & Buryanek Recreation Area. Buryanek is a calm riverside park on the west bank of the Missouri River tucked away into the hills of the valley. History buffs will enjoy knowing that the Lewis and Clark expedition traveled through the area, where they were told to watch for “burning bluffs” along the river.

West Bend Recreation Area: Excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing are supported by a relatively stable lake level and cool water temperatures. The protected marina offers convenient boat launching, regardless of the wind direction. In the autumn, hunters use this as a base camp to hunt pheasants and Canada geese.

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Scenic Drives

An east-to-west trip on Interstate 90 will bring you face-to-face with giant buffalo, dinosaurs and jackalopes. Even the Interstate Information Centers along the way get into the act with oversized concrete tipis that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The growth spurred by the construction of I-90 in South Dakota during the 1960s has forever changed the towns along the corridor in the state. For example, in 1967, an average of 1,800 vehicles passed by Mitchell on I-90 each day, according to the South Dakota Department of Transportation; by 2033, the DOT expects that average to increase to 13,600 vehicles per day.

South Dakota’s scenic drives are well worth the extra tank of gas. The wind in your hair, an open road ahead, and nothing but breathtaking views out every window. It’s freedom at its finest, whether you’re following the Missouri River through the lands of five Native American tribes, threading a Pigtail Bridge in Custer State Park, or taking the back roads to discover rural America. Go where the road takes you.

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Animals of the Prairie Watch for these animals as you travel South Dakota

Bison/Buffalo: South Dakota is the nation’s top bison producer, with nearly 40,000 of the animals living within the state’s borders. They no longer roam wild over the plains, but there are pockets where they roam in near-wild conditions. Nearly 1,600 buffalo roam Custer State Park’s 71,000 acres, and about 900 bison live in the Badlands National Park Wilderness Area.

Canada Goose: This large waterfowl inhabits the entire state. Its characteristic black and white feather pattern, with its unmistakable honking noise, make it easy to recognize.

Cottontail Rabbits: Wild rabbits, which can vary from gray to reddish brown, can be found all over North and South America. Although sometimes considered a pest by farmers, they are quite adaptable and will move on to live in a more suitable area when no food is available.

Coyote: South Dakota’s state animal, this canine is an opportunistic hunter that is located throughout the state. Though they may cause many farmers and ranchers fits by scaring or hunting their cattle, coyotes are a vital part of the state’s ecosystem.

Deer: Mule and white-tailed deer are the most common in South Dakota. They’re most active during the fall in a time called “the rut.”

These deer can be seen feeding in fields during morning and evening hours.

Eagle: Bald eagles winter below Missouri River dams and in parts of the Black Hills. During spring and fall migration, they can be seen east of the Missouri River, especially in the James and Big Sioux River areas. Golden eagles nest mainly west of the Missouri River.

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Elk: South Dakota’s present-day elk herd, residing in the Black Hills, consists of over 6,000 Rocky Mountain elk.

Prairie Dog: Mostly in western South Dakota, this small mammal burrows a series of tunnels and rooms underground where large colonies live in what are called “prairie dog towns.” While actually a rodent, the prairie dog gets its name from a warning call it makes that sounds similar to a small dog’s bark.

Pronghorn Antelope: South Dakota hosts one of the highest antelope populations in the nation, which range across the west and central regions of the state. Antelope rely on their peripheral vision, the safety of their herds, and their ability to reach speeds of nearly 60 miles per hour to elude predators, which may include coyotes, bobcats, and golden eagles.

Their long rump hair is erect when frightened, serving as a warning flash to others. They are curious animals that often flee to the top of a nearby ridge and pause to look back.

Ring-Necked Pheasant: South Dakota’s state bird, the Chinese ring-necked pheasant, is a vital part of South Dakota’s economy. Hunters from across the world come to eastern South Dakota to chase these wily birds. Population estimates there are between 8 and 10 million birds in the state.

Skunks: In South Dakota there are two species of skunks: striped skunks and spotted skunks. Both of these mammal species spray to defend themselves.

They live almost anywhere they can find adequate shelter, but prefer a woodland edge. Brushy areas, rocky outcrops, open fields with wooded ravines, fencerows, and dumps all provide shelter and places to forage.

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Native American Tourism

South Dakota is home to nine American Indian tribes, a fact that presents opportunities for adventurous travelers who are willing to go off the beaten path, take a drive and experience different cultures. Following are some of those opportunities for I-90 travelers.

Lower Brule Reservation: On the western bank of the Missouri River in central South Dakota near Chamberlain is the Lower Brule Reservation, which features the Golden Buffalo Casino and the Buffalo Interpretive Center. The Buffalo Interpretive Center teaches the story of the buffalo, its Teaching Native American heritage importance and significance in the North American Indian cultures of the Great Plains, and its relationship to the people of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.

Native American National and State Scenic Byway: The byway takes travelers on a journey north-to-south across the entire state of South Dakota. The total distance is approximately 450 miles.

The byway passes through five reservations and tribal lands, including Standing Rock, Cheyenne River, Lower Brule, Crow Creek, and Yankton. Passing through the heart of the Great Sioux Nation in central South Dakota, visitors will experience not only tribal history and culture, but breathtaking views, as well. Much of the route follows the Missouri River, which provides views of bountiful wildlife, diverse landscapes and stunning vistas of rolling hills and river bluffs. Memorial markers, interpretive signs, and monuments commemorate the heritage of the Lakota and Dakota nations and allow visitors to learn history from the Native American and early settlers’ points of view. A few of the sites along the byway include: Sakakawea and Sitting Bull Monuments, Mobridge; Fort Manuel near Kenel; and Fischers Lilly Park, Fort

Pierre, where Lewis and Clark met with Native Americans.

Pine Ridge Reservation: In southwestern South Dakota, visitors to the Badlands can drive a bit farther south to visit the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Those interested in history will want to see the Wounded Knee Massacre Site near the Nebraska border.

Rest Stops: The tipi marks some of the rest stops along I-90. There are eight rest stops westbound, located at mile markers 42, 100, 167, 221, 264, 301.5, 363 & 412.

Yankton Sioux Reservation: Take a detour south of Interstate 90 in southeastern South Dakota and visit the Yankton Sioux Reservation, near the city of Wagner, which features Fort Randall Dam on the Missouri River, the historic Fort Randall Chapel (preserved from a former military fort), Fort Randall Casino, and many nearby state parks and recreation areas.

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ur forefathers would be surprised by today’s Missouri River. When Lewis and Clark passed this way in 18041806, the river ran fast and brown; hence its former nickname, the “Big Muddy.” Settlers who came here in the 1870s and 1880s quipped that the Missouri was “too thick to drink, too thin to plow.” It was flood-prone, full of snags and dangerous to cross.

Today’s Missouri River is nothing like that. Thanks to a series of dams constructed in the middle of the 20th century, the Mighty Mo is deep, blue and inviting. Dams at Pierre, Fort Thompson, Pickstown and Yankton have created four massive lakes, widely regarded as the Great Lakes of South Dakota.

Even if the Missouri wasn’t a recreational paradise — which it is — it still would be one of South Dakota’s most popular

destinations, thanks to the bustling fishing industry it has spawned. Walleye are king on the Missouri, but numerous other catchable fish species live here as well, including huge salmon and trout, which thrive in the deep water created by the dams.

With more than 400 miles of river and 3,000 miles of shoreline within South Dakota alone, there’s plenty of room on the cool Missouri River for everyone who has an urge to camp, boat, swim or just enjoy a beautiful South Dakota sunset.

Beyond the river, westward travelers emerge into South Dakota’s West River region, vastly different from East River.

The high plains, buttes and rolling terrain characteristic of the American West are abundant west of the Missouri, as are Western-themed tourist attractions.

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Chamberlain bridge

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark spent the late summer and early fall of 1804 exploring present-day South Dakota.

Their return trip in 1806 led them back through the area. The captain’s journal entries for this region describe lush vegetation and wildlife, not to mention unusual sights like barking squirrels, burning bluffs and immense herds of buffalo. The journals also tell of first-ever councils with the Sioux and Arikara tribes. Follow in the footsteps of the Corps of Discovery along the Missouri River. Walk where they walked, see what they saw, and feel what they felt as the sometimes wild and isolated trail is revealed.

Now, 200 years later, you too can experience the same rugged adventure along South Dakota’s Lewis and Clark Trail. For I-90 travelers, the best place to learn about Lewis and Clark and stand where they stood is the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center along I-90 at Exit 264, Chamberlain. It affords breathtaking views of Lake Francis Case, a sprawling Missouri River reservoir.

When Clark stood on a bluff in 1804 looking out over what is now Chamberlain, he saw a sweeping panorama of river, bluffs, plains, sky and wildlife. “Vast herds of buffalo, deer, elk and antelopes were seen in every direction feeding on the hills and plains,” he wrote in his journal.

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coffee, which always comes with a free smile. Al’s Oasis, still by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Works of Leavenworth, a family run business, prides itself on making a fun, Kansas at an estimated cost of $303,623 and carried US Highway 16 over the Missouri River. In 1953, Lake Francis Case was convenient, and relaxing stop for you and your family. created by the new Fort Randall Dam and the bridge became obsolete. The Wheeler Bridge, originally known as the Rosebud Bridge, also completed in 1925, was floated up the river 70 miles and the two bridges were joined to span the new lake.

The bridge now carries the Business Loop of I-90.

The main path of I-90 crosses the lake on a modern bridge 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the Chamberlain Bridge and a railroad bridge crosses about 300 yards (270 m) south of I-90.

The community was proud to have the bridge placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The bridge was completely overhauled during 2011-2012, and in June 2014 there was a bridge rededication.

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center at Cedar Shore: Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center: One of the more A full-service resort accommodating your family getaway or unique museums in the state, on the campus of St. Joseph’s Indi- providing a romantic setting for two. We offer spacious riveran School, opened in 1991. The words “Akta Lakota,” meaning side rooms with a deck or balcony overlooking the Missouri “to honor the people,” were chosen because the museum is River. If you never leave the outdoor deck, we understand. truly intended to honor and preserve the rich culture of the Camp along the banks of the Missouri River and enjoy the Lakota people. scenic vistas and restful sounds of the river and wildlife. AwakOn display is a fascinating array of Indian artifacts, en to a spectacular sunrise over the river and end your day artwork and educational items. Much of the musewith a South Dakota blazing sunset! um’s original collection came from gifts given to Stock up with all your bait, tackle, fishing licenses, on-the-waSt. Joseph’s by alumni and friends since the school ter fuel, snacks and beverages at the floating convenience opened in 1927. After the museum opened, store on the Missouri River. If you don’t have a boat, we it acquired many new pieces and continually have experienced fishing guides to take you out for a strives to add relevant pieces to the collecfishing trip you won’t forget. tion. The museum also houses a Collector’s Dignity: Just off I-90 at the rest area between Exits 263 Gallery, which gives local artists a place to and 265, this is a sculpture on a bluff overlooking the Misdisplay and sell their work. The facility is souri River near Chamberlain, South Dakota. Norm and more than a traditional museum; it is an Eunabel McKie of Rapid City, South Dakota announced experience that provides visitors with a their gift of Dignity to the State of South Dakota in living lesson on the Native American way 2014, in honor of the 125th anniversary of of life, both past and present.

South Dakota statehood. It was erected American Creek Campground: Enjoy September 17, 2016, above the Misspending time with family and friends souri River at Chamberlain near as you relax along the shores of the Interstate 90.

Missouri River. Enjoy the scenic views, The 50-foot high stainless steel local wildlife, and spectacular sunsets statue by Dale Lamphere of Sturgis, over the bluffs. As you relax, enjoy SD depicts an Indigenous woman in Plains-style water recreation activities and some dress receiving a star quilt. According to Lamphere, the of the best walleye fishing in the state. sculpture honors the culture of the Lakota and Dakota Do you have kids? They can enjoy our peoples who are indigenous to South Dakota. Lamphere spacious playground and swimming at sees the sculpture as a beacon of hope shining to all who the beach. We offer all of the amenities pass or visit its location. to make your camping experience a sucLewis and Clark Interpretive Center: More than 200 cess! Located off Interstate 90, Exits 263 years after Lewis and Clark marveled at that scenic beauor 265, nestled along the river’s edge, we ty during their journey up the Missouri River, modern are conveniently close to the local marina, visitors are still marveling at what they see in Chamberrestaurants, laundromat, gas station, and lain. In fact, visitors to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive grocery stores for all of your shopping needs.

Center (at the Chamberlain rest area, I-90 Exit 264) can American Legion Memorial Bridge stand on a bluff overlooking the river and feel Clark’s (Chamberlain Bridge): This historic bridge observations come to life. It features interpretive panconnects the towns of Chamberlain and Oacoels and murals reconstructing the expedition journey. ma across the Missouri River and Lake Francis Take the scenic walk or view the Missouri River and Case. The bridge was originally completed in the community of Chamberlain and Oacoma from a September 1925, and was composed of four, replica keelboat.

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Badlands National Park

South Dakota Hall of Fame: This is a great place in South Dakota that honors the great faces that have made a significant impact on our culture and our state. The South Dakota Hall of Fame Museum is free to the public and offers experiences such as the Wells Fargo Theater and interactive computers. Visitors can enjoy displays of Native American artifacts, military memorabilia, and pioneer tools. At the museum, individuals can learn fascinating facts about famous and influential people from South Dakota, including: George McGovern – An American historian, author, U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and the Democratic Party presidential nominee in the 1972 presidential election. Terry Redlin – Gained worldwide acclaim for his beautiful artistic work portraying nature and American life. Tom Brokaw – Nationally recognized for his contributions to media and journalism. Joe Foss – A United States Marine Corps major fighting ace in World War II, an Air National Guard brigadier general, the 20th governor of SD, president of the NRA, the first commissioner of the American Football League, and a television broadcaster. Sitting Bull – The famous leader of the Hunkpapa Sioux tribe who was a man of vision, who was well-respected by all who knew him. Crazy Horse – Known as a brave and generous Sioux Indian warrior, he is honored at the Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

The original South Dakota Hall of Fame was an overcrowded log cabin in Fort Pierre started in 1974 to recognize the leaders of South Dakota who contributed to the development and heritage of the state. In 1976 it was named the Cowboy and Western Heritage Hall of Fame. In 1978 the first 120 individuals were inducted during the first annual Honors Ceremony.

In 1992 it was relocated to Chamberlain. It wasn’t until 1996 that the South Dakota Hall of Fame was designated the official Hall of Fame for South Dakota through legislation. It operates as a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Each fall, an induction ceremony is held announcing up to 15 new members. Anyone may nominate an individual, living or deceased, for consideration. Each nominee must have lived in South Dakota for a portion of their life. The South Dakota Hall of Fame is located off I-90 at exit 263.

The Badlands: They don’t just call out to motorists. They don’t just loom on the horizon for miles. They appear suddenly and stunningly, surprising the traveler who isn’t prepared for such sweeping, stark beauty that comes seemingly out of nowhere.

Authorized as Badlands National Monument on March 4, 1929, it was not established until January 25, 1939. It was redesignated a national park on November 10, 1978. It protects 242,756 acres of an expanse of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with undisturbed mixed grass prairie.

The Badlands Wilderness protects 64,144 acres of the park

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as a designated wilderness area where bison, bighorn sheep, coyotes, bobcats, deer, elk, rattlesnakes, porcupines, fox, blackbilled magpies, prairie dogs, badgers, and the reintroduced black-footed ferret, the most endangered land mammal in North America, reside.

The South Unit, or the Stronghold Unit, is co-managed with the Oglala Lakota tribe and includes sites of 1890s Ghost Dances, a former United States Air Force bomb and gunnery range, and Red Shirt Table, the park’s highest point at 3,340 feet.

The Badlands annually host about 1 million visitors, most of whom enjoy the scenic drive through the park on the Badlands Loop. This loop – technically, it’s Highway 240, stretching from I-90 near Kadoka to another point on I-90 at Wall – offers an easy, hour-long tour of the Badlands, if no stops are made.

The park also has two campgrounds for overnight visits.

Cedar Pass Campground located near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, which offers a bookstore, special programs, and exhibits. The Sage Creek Campground is located on the west side of the park’s North Unit, near the Badlands Wilderness Area.

In the summer, the Badlands region is hot and dusty, with little shade and even less drinkable water. Although the automobile and smooth, paved roads have lessened the Badlands’ impact on traveling, the region can still seem inhospitable.

Nonetheless, there are few places so beautiful. The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world.

These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse, and saber-toothed cat once roamed here.

Minuteman Missile National Visitor Center

The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: Off I-90 at exit 116. During the Cold War, a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles were placed in the Great Plains. Hidden in plain sight for 30 years, 1,000 missiles were kept on constant alert; hundreds remain today. The Minuteman Missile remains an iconic weapon in the American nuclear arsenal. It holds the power to destroy civilization, but is meant as a nuclear deterrent to maintain peace and prevent war.

From 1963 until the early 1990s, the missile silo at Delta-09 contained a fully operational Minuteman Missile, bearing a 1.2 megaton nuclear warhead. The Delta-09 missile silo was one of 150 spread across western South Dakota. Visitors can tour the outdoor site on their own.

The National Park Service also offers tours of a Delta-01 Launch Control Facility. Advanced reservations through NPS are required for all guided tours.

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he Black Hills take their name from the Sioux Indian phrase “Paha Sapa,” meaning “hills black.” From a distance, the Black Hills look exactly like that – dark, misty hills rising from the otherwise flat prairie.

Locals tend to divide the Black Hills into two areas: The Southern Hills and The Northern Hills.

The Southern Hills are home to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Black Elk Peak (formerly Harney Peak), Custer State Park (one of the largest in the US), the Crazy Horse Memorial (the largest sculpture in the world) and the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, the world’s largest mammoth research facility.

Attractions in the Northern Hills include Spearfish Canyon, Historic Deadwood and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, held each August.

Yet the greatest fun in South Dakota’s quiet mountain range happens off the beaten path. Within the Black Hills National Forest are 11 water reservoirs, 450 miles of hiking trails, dozens of campgrounds and some 1,300 miles of clear, cold-water streams.

But the name “Hills” is misleading. Eighteen of the Black Hills’ peaks surpass 7,000 feet, including Black Elk Peak (formerly Harney Peak), which at 7,242 feet is the highest point in the United States east of the Rockies.

To truly enjoy and understand the Black Hills, visitors need to

reach out and actually touch Paha Sapa, these “hills black” that have beckoned to travelers and adventure-seekers for centuries.

Rapid City is the second largest city in the state of South Dakota. Named after Rapid Creek, on which the city was established, it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range. Known as the “Gateway to the Black Hills” and the “City of Presidents,” it is split by a low mountain ridge that divides the western and eastern parts of the city. Ellsworth Air Force Base is located on the outskirts of the city. There is a thriving downtown, with scores of shops, restaurants and bars, and friendly people eager to welcome you. It’s a good place to plan day trips from.

Bear Country USA: For animal lovers, it doesn’t get much better. Bear Country is a unique, three mile drive-through wildlife park where visitors can see North American animals including bears, bison, elk, reindeer, and wolves. After you drive through, take a wildlife walk-around, where you can view park offspring, smaller animals and the playful antics of bear cubs.

Black Elk Peak: Formerly known as Harney Peak, at 7,242 feet, it is the highest point in South Dakota and the highest point east of the Rockies. In August 2016 the peak’s name was changed to honor Nicholas Black Elk, a Lakota Sioux medicine man, who was a second cousin of the war chief Crazy Horse and also once toured with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Don’t let the peak intimidate you, though. If you’re in decent shape, you can hike

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one of several trails to the top and enjoy one of the best views anywhere in the country.

Caves: There are many caves in the Black Hills to dazzle spelunkers for days, including Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, Rushmore Cave and Sitting Bull Caverns. Find one and enjoy!

Cosmos Mystery Area: Take a tour designed to boggle the mind and show the awesome power of the Cosmos “force.” From people changing heights on level platforms to water flowing uphill, to sitting on the wall, the Cosmos is sure to amaze and astonish the mind.

Crazy Horse: It’s a work in progress and it is a work to behold.

The massive carving will fill Thunderhead Mountain with a sculpture of Crazy Horse, the Lakota leader and warrior, on horseback, pointing out to his people’s lands.

The memorial was commissioned by

Henry Standing Bear, a Lakota elder, to be sculpted by Korczak Ziolkowski. The monument has been in progress since 1948 and is far from completion. In the years since Korczak Ziolkowski’s death in 1982, his family has continued the effort at the site between Custer and Hill City, 17 miles from Mount Rushmore.

Custer State Park: The park is South Dakota’s largest and first state park, dating back to 1897. It was named after the famed Civil War and Old West soldier Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer.

The area started as 16 separate sections, but was changed into one block of land because of the challenges of the terrain. The park grew rapidly in the 1920s, and during the 1930s the Civilian Conservation Corps built miles of roads, laid out parks and campgrounds, and built three dams that set up a future of water recreation at the park. In 1964 an additional 22,900 acres was added to the park.

The park covers an area of over 71,000

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acres of hilly terrain and is home to many wild animals, including a famous herd of free-roaming bison, elk, coyotes, mule deer, white-tailed deer, mountain goats, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep, river otters, pronghorn antelope, cougars, and feral burros.

In 1965, the annual buffalo roundup and auction were begun.

Held each September, the bison are rounded up, and several hundred are sold so that the remaining number of animals will be compatible with the available rangeland food.

Custer State Park bears visible scars from the 2017 fire that unleashed 100-foot high flames across 54,000 acres. But, if there’s any place that can recover quickly from such a furious fire, it is this park. That is the optimistic and science and histo-

ry-supported prediction made by the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department.

Deadwood: Deadwood was born in the wake of the discovery of gold in the Black Hills during the 1874 Custer Expedition. It was packed with miners, opportunists, cutthroats, gamblers, prostitutes, pimps, bar owners and businessmen eager to have their own share of the gold. The town boomed for several years, but three massive fires and continued economic hard times slowed its growth by the end of the 1800s. By the mid-20th century it was a dusty, somewhat forgotten footnote in Western lore. Tourists stopped, but the town itself struggled to pay its bills and keep businesses and people.

In 1961, the entire town was declared a National Historic Landmark. It was the first time an entire community received this recognition.

In 1989, gambling was reintroduced and a new Deadwood was born. The town became filled with casi-

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nos and shops catering to tourists.

In 2004, the cable channel HBO began airing its award-winning series “Deadwood.” The show depicted what life might have been like during the early, rough-and-tumble days of the town.

There is always something to do in Deadwood; not much has changed, it’s still a town wild at heart. Walk in the footsteps of legends at the historic attractions or belly-up to the buffet and enjoy a Wild West feast.

Deadwood has been known the world round for over half a century.

It is the smallest ‘metropolitan’ city in the world, with paving and public and other buildings such as are seldom found in cities less than several times its size.

- John S. McClintock Pioneer Days in the Black Hills, 1939 Hot Springs: A charming, historic town tucked away in the southwest corner of the state, just a short drive from Custer State Park. Experience one of the world’s greatest fossil treasures; tour the ancient sinkhole and stand on the edge of discovery at The Mammoth Site. See an active paleontological excavation of Ice Age animals. This 41,000 sq. ft. research center is recognized worldwide for its interpretation and exhibits. A must for families with hands-on exhibits. The following were added to the site in 2015: Learning Center; two 53-seat theaters; HD Introductory Video; Wireless TourGuide System; Exhibit/Gathering Area and Universally Accessible Walkways.

Keystone: Nestled in the beautiful Black Hills just a short distance from Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone is an attraction in itself. Check out the Keystone History Museum and learn about the people who discovered gold in Battle Creek, located Keystone’s gold mines and founded the town.

Also learn the history of Gutzon Borglum, Peter Norbeck, C.C. Gideon, Carrie Ingalls, “Wild Horse” Harry Hardin and Sugar Babe. Walk down the main road and you’ll find the Rushmore Mountain Taffy Shop along with more handmade candy shops, Old-Time photos, ride a chairlift, play miniature golf, ride horseback, take a helicopter ride, pet cute little critters, ride a vintage passenger train, explore a cave and so much more.

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial: It’s a national icon, a massive sculpture and the enduring image of South Dakota. The monument was carved into the granite face of a mountain in the Black Hills by master sculptor Gutzon Borglum, his son Lincoln Borglum and their team of brave, dedicated workers.

Work was launched in 1927 and continued until October 1941. Gutzon Borglum did not live to see it completed, nor did his vision of the four presidents depicted from head to waist come to fruition. Borglum did succeed in creating perhaps the most famous sculpture in American history.

The monument is dominated by the largest face, and the only one with parts of his chest and shoulders shown, George Washington (1732–1799); next to him is his fellow Virginian, Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826); with Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919), who explored the Black Hills and loved the area, tucked in the

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middle. At the right edge is Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865). The memorial park covers about 1,278 acres. While there has been a lot of discussion of adding faces to Mount Rushmore, including Susan B. Anthony, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan, officials insist no more faces will be placed on it due to the instability of the mountain.

Plans are underway for 2020 to hold a fireworks display at the memorial to be staged on July 3. The event would be 15 to 20 minutes of fireworks.

Parks and Lakes: There are national and state parks all throughout the Black Hills, each offering stunning beauty. For a great day with your family, just pick one and enjoy.

Reptile Gardens: Families will love Reptile Gardens, where hundreds of exotic-looking creatures can be safely viewed on a beautiful campus full of flowers and other vegetation. The botanical gardens are full of lush flowers and foliage from many regions of the world just waiting to be explored. The Guinness Book of World Records Reptile Gardens as being the World’s Largest Reptile Zoo, having more species and subspecies of reptiles than any other zoo or park in the world. Photo opportunities are abundant here!

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Sturgis bike rally

Sturgis: Sturgis made its name by hosting a motorcycle rally each year at the beginning of August. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is one of the world’s oldest and largest motorcycle gatherings, offering incredible riding, exhibitors, motorcycle shows, demo rides, racing, concerts and more.

It began in 1938 by a group of Indian Motorcycle riders and was originally held for stunts and races. Attendance has historically been around 500,000 people, reaching a high of over 700,000 in 2015.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame opened its doors on June 1, 2001. Local and national collectors loaned the Museum a selection of vintage and rare V-twin and metric motorcycles, offering visitors a glimpse into the magnificent world of two wheels. The Museum is open year round, seven days a week.

Find out why this international phenomenon draws motorcycle legends, superstars and hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts to the Black Hills each year and is listed as one of the 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. The 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year is scheduled for August 7-16!

Spearfish Canyon: The canyon throngs with summertime pleasure drivers. Thousand-foot-high limestone palisades in shades of brown, pink and gray tower to the right and left of Highway 14A as it twists through the 19-mile gorge. Adventure abounds, surrounded by unmatched natural beauty. Spearfish offers something for everyone, old and young, both thrill seekers and those longing for a much-needed reprieve. The 22-mile journey begins at Exit 10 or Exit 14 off I-90 in Spearfish and connects to the mouth of the canyon at the Spearfish Canyon Country Club. From the other end, turn at Cheyenne Crossing outside of Lead at the intersection of Highway 85. From there, travel 20 miles through some of the most breathtaking scenery you’ll find. Spearfish Creek lines the canyon floor, while canyon waterfalls make for popular roadside attractions.

Bridal Veil Falls and Roughlock Falls are must-sees along the route. The speed limit is 35 miles per hour, but you’ll find so many drivers enthralled by the beauty, they drive even slower.

Others simply pull over at one of the dozens of pull-offs along the way and get out to stretch their legs and capture the picture perfect moment.

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