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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.
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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
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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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