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black hills, badlands & lakes region Custer City (Continued from Page 137) including Flintstones Bedrock City, home to Fred, Wilma, Barney and Betty, and of course, Pebbles, Bamm-Bamm and Dino. Stop by the 1881 Courthouse Museum, marking its 131st anniversary this year. Part of the large visitor complex at Crazy Horse, the Sculptor’s Studio Home, displays some of the antiques collected by Korczak and Ruth Ziolkowski over the years. “Legends in Light” adds a new dimension to the storytelling on the mountain. More than 1 million visitors also learn about Korczak and his family. The sculptor’s original log home-studio, filled with antiques and his art and handmade furniture, is part of the visitor complex. Crazy Horse Memorial is open year-round and is on Crazy Horse Memorial Highway (U.S. Highway 16/385 between Hill City and Custer), just minutes from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. For details, see www. crazyhorsememorial.org, e-mail memorial@crazyhorse.org or call 605-6734681. n The National Museum of Woodcarving, west of Custer, reflects the growing scope and the big-name carvers whose work fills both collections and galleries. The attraction is anchored by the carvings of the late Dr. H. Niblack of Denver, original animator of Disneyland. Take a step back into yesteryear at Four Mile Old West Town, and watch history come alive. On the same side of A re-enactor plays the role of Gen. George Armstrong Custer during a parade in his namesake town. town, try the slippery flumes at Beaver Lake Waterslide, where the fun is fast — and wet. Reserve with Black Hills Balloons for a breathtaking tour over the Hills. Main Street is a great place to explore with its unique shops. And along the way, view the Custer Stampede buffalo art. n 141 http://www.crazyhorsememorial.org http://www.crazyhorsememorial.org http://www.flintstonesbedrockcity.com http://www.flintstonesbedrockcity.com http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/ http://www.flintstonesbedrockcity.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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