| Interior Badlands National Park (hiking, bird watching, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing, nature trails, picnicking, geologic formations, camping). From I-90, take exit 110 or 131 to Hwy. 240, the "Badlands Loop Rd." 605-433-5361. http://www.nps.gov/badl
Hot Springs Wind Cave National Park (spelunking, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, bird watching, scenic drives, picnicking, camping). From I-90, exit at Rapid City onto US Rte. 79 south, 50 miles, to US Rte. 18. Turn right/north onto US Rte. 385, through Hot Springs, to the park. 605-745-4600. http://www.nps.gov/wica
Keystone Mount Rushmore National Memorial (view the enormous carvings of presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln. Nature trails, wildlife viewing, museum). From I-90, exit at Rapid City onto Hwy. 16 southwest, then follow Hwy. 244 to Mt. Rushmore. 605-574-2523. http://www.nps.gov/moru/
Custer Black Hills National Forest (hiking, mountain biking, scenic views, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, snowmobiling, bird watching). Supervisor's Office: 25041 North Hwy. 16. From Rapid City, take Hwy. 16 south, into the forest. 605-673-9200 |
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