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black hills, badlands & lakes region Adventures... Animal Bear Country U.S.A. Enjoy a leisurely 3-mile drive through this unique North American wildlife park nestled on 250 acres of Black Hills beauty. View black & grizzly bears, mountain lions, wolves, elk, cougars, bobcats, buffalo, and more! After your drive-through tour, walk around Babyland where young and smaller animals frolic in the outdoors. Dine at the Cub Grub Snack Bar or the Grizzly Grill and shop in the huge Bear’s Den Gift Shop. Rapid City. Ph 605-3432290. www.bearcountryusa.com Black Hills Parrot Welfare & Education Center A premier nonprofi t facility that cares for abused, neglected and displaced exotic birds. See many critically endangered and rare birds from around the world. Learn about habitat, nutrition, rehabilitation and behavior. Shop our onsite Bird Store for many unique bird-related items and gifts. Fun & educational for the entire family. Bring your lunch and enjoy the birds in our picnic area. Only 1 hour from Rapid City at the Center Of The Nation, Belle Fourche, 1-1/2 miles E of Belle Fourche on Hwy 212 at the stop sign. Ph 605-892-2336. 122 www.blackhillsbadlands.com Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary Hundreds of unadoptable wild American Mustangs roam free in 11,000 acres of spectacular canyons, forests and grasslands along the Cheyenne River. Walk the Nature Trail by the river. Take our two-hour guided bus tour to view the mustangs, petroglyphs, Crazy Horse movie set and scenic overlook. May & Oct.: tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; June, July, Aug., Sept.: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 1-May 1; call for reservation. Ph 1-800-252-6652. SW of Hot Springs, SD. www. wildmustangs.com See display ad on Page 175. D.C. Booth D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery Celebrating over 100 years of fi sh management. D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery offers free admission to museum, historic home, fi sh ponds & underwater viewing windows. Visit the gift shop for o-‘‘fi sh”-al souvenirs! Open daily early May to late Sept. Grounds open all year. Ph 605-642-7730. Old MacDonald’s Farm Visit this family fun spot to enjoy your favorite farm animals! This beautiful farm offers pony & train rides for the kids. World-class pig races. Hand feed, pet & even bottle feed some of the animals. Snack barn, gift shop, playground, picnic area. 10 miles S of Rapid City on Mt. Rushmore Road. Ph 605-737-4815. www.oldmacsfarm.blackhills.com or see display ad on Page 208. Reptile Gardens Reptile Gardens Maniac! America’s Giant Crocodile. Three fun shows. Orchids & 50,000 other fl owers. Komodo Dragon. The Jungle Outpost: a jungle setting packed with rainforest items, exotic gifts and authentic tribal art. Our main gift store is 6,000 square feet of souvenirs, locally made items and a large and beautiful rock and mineral department. One of USA Today’s Top 10 Roadside Attractions. Winner of State Hospitality and Travel Writers’ Excellence Awards. AAA GEM designation. Open Apr.-Dec. 31. Ph 605-342-5873/1-800-335-0275. www. reptilegardens.com See display ads on Pages 207, 209 and 211. Great ★ Service http://www.oldmacsfarm.blackhills.com http://www.bearcountryusa.com http://www.wildmustangs.com http://www.wildmustangs.com http://www.reptilegardens.com http://www.reptilegardens.com http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011
Contents
Overview
Getting Here, Getting Around
Information Centers
State Facts
Tourism Regions
Places of Interest
Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas
Vacation Ideas
Southeast Region: A slice of South Dakota charm
Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region: Stories from the frontier
Great Lakes Region: Land of the mighty Missouri
Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Region: Enchanting mountain getaway
Black Hills map
Index

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011

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