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2018 South Dakota I-90

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2018 SUMMER EVENTS JUNE

Ride Across South Dakota - Sioux Falls Red Cloud Indian Art Show - Pine Ridge Siouxland Renaissance Festival - Sioux Falls Wild Bill Days - Deadwood Treasure At The River Festival - Sioux Falls Black Hills Fat Tire Festival - Rapid City Sturgis Camaro Rally - Sturgis Scavenger’s Journey - Murdo Sculpture in the Hills - Hill City Archeology Awareness Days - Mitchell

June 3-9 June 3-August 11 June 9-10 June 15-16 June 16 June 15,16,17 June 20-24 June 22-24 June 23-34 June 30-July 1

JULY

Independence Day - Crazy Horse Memorial Badlands Astronomy Festival - Interior Zippity Zoo Day - Sioux Falls Hot Harley Nights - Sioux Falls Neutrino Day - Lead Cruiser Car Show and Street Fair - Rapid City Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo - Mitchell Black Hills Corvette Classic - Spearfish Murdo Ranch Rodeo and Rough Stock - Murdo Days of ‘76 Rodeo and Parade - Deadwood Folk Off and Rib Challenge - Renner

July 4 July 6-8 July 7 July 12-15 July 14 July 14 July 17-22 July 18-21 July 20-21 July 24-28 July 28

AUGUST

78th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - Sturgis Sioux Empire Fair - Sioux Falls DakotaFest - Mitchell Corn Palace Festival - Mitchell South Dakota State Fair - Huron

August 3-12 August 3-12 August 21-23 August 22-26 August 30-Sept 3

SEPTEMBER

Billy Bolander Memorial Demolition Derby - Winner Sidewalk Arts Festival - Sioux Falls Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup - Custer Wheelin’ to Wall - Wall Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival - Rapid City

Sept 2 Sept 8 Sept 27-29 Sept 29 Sept 29

Complete calendar can be found at www.travelsouthdakota.com/things-to-do/events/list.

While every effort has be made to ensure the accuracy of all information herein, it is subject to change after the date this publication was printed. For more information on this publication, contact The Daily Republic at 605-996-5514.

Design/Layout: Jen Phillips/Daily Republic. Photo Credits: Matt Gade/Daily Republic, Daily Republic File Photos, Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau, South Dakota Department of Tourism, Chamberlain Chamber of Commerce, Crazy Horse Memorial, www.blackhillsbadlands.com, visitsiouxfalls.com and Shutterstock.

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t 174,360 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 6

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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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outh 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 meatpacking 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.

USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial.

----------------------------------------------------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,

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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.

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

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Entrance to Falls Park in Downtown Sioux Falls.

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 fivestory 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.”

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!

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

Entrance to the Great Plains Zoo.

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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 to play, relax and refresh, with traveling special exhibits and of course 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 Museum of Visual Materials, to name a few. Also for the history buff there are historical markers and walking tours available throughout the city.

Clown fish at the Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove.

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.

THE OUTDOOR CAMPUS: The Outdoor Campus is part of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. They teach premier outdoor skills like hunting and fishing, crosscountry 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 the 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,

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Worship Services every Sunday morning at 8:30am Sunday School & Bible class at 9:40 AM

Visitors are always welcome!

521 W 23rd Ave, Mitchell • (605) 996-9123

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH

6820 W. 26th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57106

222 N Kimball St Mitchell, SD 57301

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Saint Mary’s Catholic Church 2041 W. Vermont St. Salem, SD 605-425-2600

Are you traveling the great state of South Dakota?

Come visit our church on your journey!

SUMMER SCHEDULE: IN THE FALL: Wednesday Night Services Sunday Morning Worship: 6:30pm-8:00pm 10:30a.m.

Royal Rangers Ignites Kids Ministries Girls Ministries & Youth Group (immediately after worship) Fall Sunday School 9:30a.m.

Nursery available (Kindergarten-Adult)

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The Sacrament of Penance: Every Saturday ................... 3:45 - 4:45 pm Every Sunday ....................11:30 -11:45 am Anytime.............................. By appointment Rev. Martin G. Lawrence www.salemcatholic.org

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

The Lazy River at Wild Water West.

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 Euro Bungy, and so much more!

screen. Located downtown, the Pavilion also hosts topnotch entertainment. The perfect indoor solution for a freezing winter — or sweltering summer — day.

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 nonwater-related recreational options, including mini golf, batting cages and paintball.

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

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nterstate 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: About 25 miles north of Exit 379 • Montrose: Located at Exit 374 • Lake Vermillion: About seven miles south of Exit 374 • Salem: Located on US Hwy 81, a few minutes 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: About 10 minutes south of Exit 357 • Canova: About 10 minutes north of Exit 357 • Spencer: Located a few minutes north of Exit 353 • De Smet: Located about 50 miles northeast of Exit 350 • Alexandria: Located at Exit 344 • Dimock: Located 10 minutes south of Exit 332 • Parkston: About 20 minutes south of Exit 332

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Sculpture Park at Montrose, Exit 374.

Cheese Spreads

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BJ’s Country Store BLACK HAWK

Coffee Cup Fuel VIVIAN

Wall Food Center WALL Murdo Family Foods MURDO

BJ’s Food Center KENNEBEC

Husman’s Grocery PRESHO

Highland Travel Plaza MITCHELL

Al’s Oasis Grocery OACOMA

Coffee Cup Fuel PLANKINTON

Westown Texaco ALEXANDRIA

DIMOCK DAIRY

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Every Roadtrip Needs Dimock Cheese!

Dimock Dairy Inc., located in the heart of pheasant country, is the oldest cheese plant in South Dakota, opening its doors in 1931. Throughout the years, Dimock Dairy has changed little in its cheese production processing. We have 23 flavors of cheese and continue to try new, exciting flavors.

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

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

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 16

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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. Mitchell’s teams play at Cadwell Park, which will host the state’s Class A Junior Legion state tournament Aug. 1-5. In 2019, the stadium will host both the Class A Legion state tournament and the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Association tournament, a 12-day, 32-team event.

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he 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 15,255.

Wall art inside of the Carnegie Resource Center.

and genealogy researchers will find a treasure trove of information about, and photographs of, families, businesses and happenings in the area, 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 huge dome of the CRC is adorned on its interior by the mural “Sun and Rain Clouds Over Hills,” by Oscar Howe, Yanktonai Sioux artist, who painted the mural in

----------------------------------------------------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 alongside Dry Run Creek and many wooded areas.

CARNEGIE RESOURCE CENTER: Where history

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Proud home of the Mitchell Area Historical Society & the Mitchell Area Genealogical Society

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“Sun and Rain Clouds Over Hills” mural painted in the dome by Oscar Howe

Free Admission Mon.-Sat. • 1-5pm ~ Researchers & Visitors Welcome!

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1940 as a WPA project. From 1948 through 1971, Howe designed the mural panels for the Corn Palace.

Also inside, the Clyde and Mary Goin Corn Palace Collection 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.

There’s much more to Mitchell than just the Corn Palace.

The Corn Palace Festival on Mitchell’s Main Street in August.

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 — color-changing light-up domes, a balcony on the front, remodeled entryway and lobby, with much more! The exterior is a spectacular sight to see in the evening.

When creating the murals, much of the work is done by hand. In late May, the rye and sour dock are removed

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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

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from the building and replaced with new bundles through the end of July. That year’s chosen sketches are transferred to roofing paper which is nailed into the mural panels. The thirteen shades of colored corn used on the building are handpicked locally. The cobs are sawed in half, shaped and trimmed to fit the designated spaces, then nailed into place. Roughly 275,000 ears of corn are used to bring the murals to life.

During the summer months the Corn Palace offers free guided 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 entertainment from the past, and learn how the corn is grown.

During the rest of the year the building is used for several purposes, including a basketball arena, local high school prom, local graduations, trade shows, concerts, an indoor rodeo, comedians, the Shrine Circus, and much, much more. Come and experience it! Visiting is FREE! 2018 Corn Palace Festival is August 22-26!

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•Learn about Native American, settlement and Western history •Experience the Native art of Oscar Howe and Western art of Charles Hargens •Discover the restored 1886 Italianate home of Corn •Dis Palace co-founder Louis Beckwith •Unique gifts at The Garret museum store 1300 McGovern Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301 605-996-2122 www.dakotadiscovery.com

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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 can 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 authentic Indian garments and 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/ranch equipment, including an impressive sheep wagon, which sheepherders once lived in.

Learn, Experience, Discover!

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 in Mitchell, earning his bachelor’s degree from Dakota Wesleyan University in 1952 and serving as an artist-in-residence while 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, as he was commissioned to create paintings and drawings for more than 300 books and 3,000 magazines.

Beyond the inside of the museum, there’s an outdoor campus with real-life structures and equipment. 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 can walk through the buildings and be transported back in time.

Also outside is DiscoveryLand, a hands-on activity area

Golfing at one of the two golf courses available in Mitchell.

for children ages five to ten, and the Heritage Gardens Project, which brings indigenous plants to the gardens surrounding the museum and historic buildings.

At the completion of your visit to the museum, don’t forget to stop by the museum’s gift store for a souvenir.

GOLFING: The city has two top-notch 18-hole golf courses, Lakeview Municipal and Wild Oak. Lakeview, alongside Lake Mitchell, is considered one of the top

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municipal courses in the state. Wild Oak features nine holes alongside Firesteel Creek and nine holes on higher ground.

GUNS OF HISTORY GUN GALLERY: Firearms from the Native 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 will occupy an attached space east of Palace City Pawn. Open seasonally, it will have 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 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

Aerial view of Lake Mitchell.

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The McGovern Library & Legacy Museum on the Dakota Wesleyan University campus.

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.

MCGOVERN LIBRARY & LEGACY MUSEUM: George McGovern 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 Statue of Eleanor and life.

George McGovern that is in front of the main entrance.

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’-12’ meets the needs of swimmers ages

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Lake Mitchell Campground WELCOMES YOU A family camping center overlooking Lake Mitchell with bike rentals, fishing, swimming, canoes*, paddle boats*, paddle boards*, playground, hiking trail, a laundry facility and so much more.

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The Thomsen Center Archeodome on the campus of the Prehistoric Indian Village.

8 and 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’ will be an exciting experience for anyone 48” tall or taller. The zerodepth 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. Within the park you’ll find the Outdoor Aquatic 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

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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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ANIMALS OF THE PRAIRIE Ring-Necked Pheasant.

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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Badlands Loop in the Badlands National Park.

n 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 threading a Pigtail Bridge in Custer State Park, following the Missouri River through the lands of five Native American tribes, or taking the back roads to discover rural America. Go where the road takes you.

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SD HUNTING & FISHING

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outh Dakota has over 5 million acres of hunting opportunity on public land and private land that has been leased for public hunting. However, the vast majority of the state is land held in private ownership.

Permission is required to hunt private land in South Dakota. Your ability to develop a connection with private landowners will enhance your hunting opportunities. We encourage you to create a personal and working

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The 2018 summer-to-winter hunting season starts with archery antelope on Aug. 18, then regular antelope on Oct. 15. Deer season begins with archery on Sept. 22, followed by Black Hills Nov. 1, West River Nov. 10, and East River Nov. 17. Fall turkey season also begins Nov. 1. South Dakota’s most popular season of all, pheasant season, begins Oct. 20. Your daily limit is 3 roosters with a possession limit of 15. But don’t forget about other hunting opportunities, such as other small game and waterfowl like quail, rabbits, doves, grouse, duck and geese.

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esides the great hunting options across the state, fishing is also one of the leading outdoor activities.

The Missouri River crosses I-90 at Chamberlain, where anglers can regularly be seen searching for walleye or any of the nearly 30 species of fish in the state.

The Missouri River accounts for 40 percent of the fishing in the state, according to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department.

Annually, about 300,000 anglers spend more than 3.5 million days fishing South Dakota waters, which hold 700,000 acres of public fishing.

Fishing on one of many South Dakota lakes.

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mitchell is the latest addition to the growing Mitchell area! Ideally located just off Interstate 90 at Exit 332, we’re next to Cabela’s and some of the best upland game hunting in the country.

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outh 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 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 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.

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NATIVE AMERICAN TOURISM 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

Teaching Native American heritage.

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

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 to visit the Pine Ridge Reservation. Those interested in history will want to see the Wounded Knee Massacre Site.

YANKTON SIOUX RESERVATION: Take a detour south of Interstate 90 in southeastern South Dakota and visit the Yankton Sioux Reservation, 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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rom 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 • Pease Creek Recreation Area • Randall Creek Recreation Area • Singing Horse Trading Post

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STICKNEY: Located just eight miles south of Exit 310 on scenic US Hwy 281. The town was named for J.B. Stickney, an official with the Milwaukee Railroad. J.B. Stickney was also a descendant of the historic family that founded the town of Stickney in Great Britain at the time of the Norman conquest.

In 1905, the original plat for the town was filed on August 17, with the town consisting of nine blocks, two strips of three blocks north of Main Street and one strip of three blocks south of Main, running east and west.

The town features a beautiful park,

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campsites, a pool, great businesses and some of the best hunting in South Dakota. The Stickney community takes great pride in the friendly small town atmosphere and exceptional quality of life it offers.

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MT. VERNON: Located 12 miles west of Mitchell and one mile north at Exit 319, Mt. Vernon is a progressive community. The city is proud to be the home of Chad Greenway, who was a linebacker for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings from 2006 through 2017. The town was originally called Arlandton after the man who provided shelter for travelers on their way up the Fort Thompson trail. It then was named Mt. Vernon when the railroad pushed westward from Mitchell after 1881. The Post Office Department requested the change because Arlandton was too much like the already organized Arlington. The first official school was opened in January

1883. April 3, 1889, a great fire destroyed much of the town; in all, 53 buildings burned to the ground.

In 1902 telephone service found its way to the town of Mt. Vernon. Then in 1912, the town was “lit-up” when electric lights were used for the first time.

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PLANKINTON: Plankinton is the county seat of Aurora County and is located at the intersection of two national highways, Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 281, a factor that has proved beneficial to bringing business to Plankinton. Given its proximity to long-haul trucking corridors, Plankinton has become a natural choice for industry and distribution. Named a “2007 Community of the Year,” it’s only 20 miles west of Mitchell. Plankinton is surrounded by rich farmland, which bears some of the best pheasant hunting in the world every fall. A multitude of recreational activities, including sport fishing on the Missouri River to golfing at the scenic Fish Lake Country Club, awaits visitors at every turn. Come enjoy leisure time with the friendly residents of Plankinton!

WHITE LAKE: Right off Exit 296, this is a vibrant community located somewhere between 21st Century technoscape and the American Old

West! White Lake’s quality education system and eco-friendly industries generate opportunities in this small city of friendly people and family values.

There is a Memorial Plaza on Main Street that brings generations of White Lake history into focus. Etched markers honoring early pioneers, the landing of the Explorer II balloon and Armed Forces veterans make the plaza a place of reflection and education.

As national emphasis shifts to renewable and eco-friendly sources of energy, electric power generation from the wind has become an effective alternative to fossil fuel plants. Scientific studies have shown one of the windiest spots in South Dakota is found 12 miles north of White Lake, on the high rolling prairie of Patten Hills in far northwestern Aurora County. Easily visible from I-90, the wind turbines of Basin Electric Power Cooperative are interconnected by access roads for site maintenance. Skilled techs are responsible for

keeping the facility running at peak performance 365 days per year.

KIMBALL: Located at Exit 284, this small town was named for J.W. Kimball, a surveyor. In 1880, the first homestead claims were made in the vicinity. Kimball was then organized as a village in the spring of 1883.

Today in Kimball, the South Dakota Tractor Museum has become one of the town’s key attractions. While the museum specializes in the restored antique tractors that are owned by local community members, the museum has a little bit of everything. In its “Prairie Treasures” building, visitors are taken back in history, with items like the town’s old jail cell to numerous old cars and buggies and a laundry machine. A one-room schoolhouse was moved to the grounds, which also has a blacksmith’s shop, an outhouse and a separate building that hosts household goods from years ago.

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ur forefathers would be surprised by today’s Missouri River. When Lewis and Clark passed this way in 1804-1806, the river ran fast and brown, hence its former nickname, the “Big Muddy.” Settlers who came here in the 1870s and ‘80s 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.

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Beyond the river, westward travelers emerge into South Dakota’s West River region, which is 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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eriwether 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 captains’ 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 the with 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 a quick lesson about Lewis and Clark and stand where they stood is the Information 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 feeding in every direction as far as the eye of the observer could reach,” he wrote in his journal.

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AL’S OASIS: Nestled along the Missouri River in Oacoma, Al’s Oasis has historically been the premier resting stop for travelers along I-90. Here at Al’s Oasis we offer bus tour groups, vacationing families, tourists, and lone travelers more than just great food, lodging and shopping. We offer them an escape from their travels.

We still have our delicious 5¢ coffee, which always comes with a free smile. Al’s Oasis, still a family run business, prides itself on making a fun, convenient, and relaxing stop for you and your family.

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AKTA LAKOTA MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER: One of the more unique museums in the state, on the campus of St. Joseph’s Indian School, opened in 1991. The words “Akta Lakota,” meaning “to honor the people,” were chosen because the museum is truly intended to honor and preserve the rich culture of the Lakota people. Displayed there is a fascinating array of Indian artifacts, artwork and educational items. Much of the museum’s original collection came from gifts given to St. Joseph’s by alumni and friends since the school opened in 1927.

After the museum opened, it acquired many new pieces and continually strives to add relevant pieces to the collection. The museum also houses a Collector’s Gallery, which gives local artists a place to display and sell their work. The facility is more than a traditional museum; it is an experience that provides visitors with a living lesson on the Native American way of life, both past and present.

AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL BRIDGE (CHAMBERLAIN BRIDGE): This historic bridge connects the towns of Chamberlain and Oacoma across the Missouri River and Lake Francis Case. The bridge was originally completed in September 1925, composed of four, 336-foot riveted Pennsylvania through truss spans laid end to end. It was built by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Works of Leavenworth, Kansas at an estimated cost of $303,623 and carried

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US Highway 16 over the Missouri River. In 1953, Lake Francis Case was 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. Then the bridge was completely overhauled in 2011-2012. In June 2014 there was a bridge rededication.

CEDAR SHORE RESORT: A full-service resort accommodating your family getaway or a romantic setting for two.

DIGNITY: This is a sculpture on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River near Chamberlain, South Dakota.

Norm and Eunabel McKie of Rapid City, South Dakota announced their gift of Dignity to the State of South Dakota in 2014, in honor of the 125th anniversary of South Dakota statehood. It was erected September 17, 2016 above the Missouri River at Chamberlain near Interstate 90.

LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER: More than 200 years after Lewis and Clark marveled at that scenic beauty during their journey up the Missouri River, modern visitors are still marveling at what they see in Chamberlain. In fact, visitors to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (at the Chamberlain rest area, I-90 Exit 264) can stand on a bluff overlooking the river and feel Clark’s observations come to life. It features interpretive panels and murals reconstructing the expedition journey. Take the scenic walk or view the Missouri River and the community of Chamberlain and Oacoma from a replica keelboat.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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 now tour the site on their own. The launch facility consists of a silo 12 feet in diameter and 80 feet deep made of reinforced concrete with a steel-plate liner. The door to the silo has been welded and fitted with a glass roof, and an unarmed missile placed inside. For safety reasons, tours are not conducted underground. In addition to the missile and silo, visitors will see support structures, such as antennas and motion sensors. The missile silo is located off I-90 exit 116 on the south side of the highway.

Follow the signage once you exit I-90 to the only fenced structure visible from the road (about a 1/2 mile). Park outside of the gate for Delta-09.

THE MINUTEMAN MISSILE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: During the Cold War, a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles were placed in the Great Plains. Hidden in plain sight, for thirty 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

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he Black Hills take their name from the Sioux Indian word “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 (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.

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But the name “Hills” is misleading.

Eighteen of the Black Hills’ peaks surpass 7,000 feet, including Harney Peak, which at 7,242 feet is the 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 adventureseekers for centuries.

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apid 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 such as 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.

Baby bears at Bear Country USA outside of Rapid City.

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

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

CAVES: There are many caves in the Black Hills to dazzle spelunkers for days. Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, Rushmore Cave and Sitting Bull Caverns are just a few … find one and enjoy!

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Entrance to Crazy Horse in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

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.

continued the effort at the site between Custer and Hill City, 17 miles from Mount Rushmore.

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

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CUSTER STATE PARK: The park is South Dakota’s largest and first state park, named after the famed Civil War and Old West soldier, Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer. The area originally started out as sixteen sections, but was later changed into one block of land because of the challenges of the terrain. The park began to grow rapidly in the 1920s and gained new land. 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 were added to the park. The park covers an area of over 71,000 acres of hilly terrain and is home to many wild animals.The park is home to 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 also inhabit the park. The park is famous for its scenery.

Use Needles Highway and the wildlife loop to view the bison herd and prairie dog towns. The annual buffalo roundup and auction are in September, in which the bison are rounded up, with several hundred sold so that the remaining number of animals will be compatible with the rangeland forage. The annual roundup began in 1965.

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

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Historic Deadwood’s Main Street at night.

HISTORIC DEADWOOD: Deadwood was born in the wake of the discovery of gold in the Black Hills during the 1874 Custer Expedition. The roaring camp was born alongside a creek filled with gold.

It was packed with miners, opportunists, cutthroats, gamblers, prostitutes, pimps, bar owners and businessmen eager to share 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.

But 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 casinos 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 one of our 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

Inside of The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs.

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial today.

interpretation and exhibits. A must for families with handson 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.

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL: It’s a national icon, a massive sculpture and the enduring image of South Dakota. It’s also a dynamic and active place, where people work, others stop for tours and some visit for a chance to celebrate America and its promise of freedom and independence. The monument was carved into the granite face of a mountain in the Black Hills by

Few of the many shops in Keystone.

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Entrance to Reptile Gardens outside of Rapid City.

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 didn’t live to see it completed, nor did his vision of the four presidents depicted from head to waist come to fruition. But Borglum succeeded 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 middle. At the right edge is Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865). The memorial park covers about 1,278.45 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.

PARKS AND LAKES: There are national and state parks all throughout the Black Hills, all 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. This place is in the Guinness Book of World Records 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!

Mount Rushmore National Memorial before the carving started in 1927.

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Sturgis Main Street during the Motorcycle Rally in August.

STURGIS: Sturgis made its name for hosting an awesome motorcycle rally at the beginning of August.

Bikers come from across the country and around the globe for concerts, motorcycle events and long rides in the summer sun. 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 much 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. Check out the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. It opened its doors to the public 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. Today, 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.

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.

78th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is August 3-12!

SPEARFISH CANYON: Throngs with summertime pleasure drivers. Thousand-foothigh 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.

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