South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011 - (Page 142)

black hills, badlands & lakes region Beautiful drives, wildlife viewing, outdoor recreation and more await you in Custer State Park. Custer State Park A magnifi cent home where the buffalo roam here’s nothing ordinary about Custer State Park. As you enter this magnifi cent reserve, it takes only minutes for the enchantment to begin to beguile your senses. The towering pines sheltering the roadway, the swift fl owing creeks with their clear, sun-sparkled waters, the massive cliffs and rock ridges – it’s nature at its most bewitching. And taking center T stage in this transcendent landscape is one of the most powerful icons of the American West – the magnifi cent bison – shouldering his way into view, unchallenged master of this wild world. The bison is the offi cial logo of Custer State Park and its main claim to fame as a world-class wildlife refuge. Nearly 1,300 buffalo, one of the largest herds anywhere, roam free in this 71,000-acre park. The Wildlife Loop Road winds through the prime buffalo range in the southeastern part of the Park. The huge bulls know they have the right of way, and you’ll be thrilled with the upclose views of these shaggy beasts as they boldly amble across the road, bringing traffi c to a halt. The cows are a little (Continues on Page 144) Featuring Work of Original Animator of Disneyland Carving Area • Wooden Nickel Theatre Museum Gallery of over 70 Carvers • Gift & Snack Shop All under one roof • Ample Bus Parking Open May to late October • AAA ★ Rated Hwy 16W • Custer, South Dakota • 1-605-673-4404 www.blackhillsbadlands.com/woodcarving 142 Where wood comes alive. Step into the intricate & entertaining world of woodcarving. At the museum complex you will see the life-work of original Disneyland animator, displays of some of today’s top US woodcarvers, gift & snack shops. So real, you’ll think it’s magic. http://www.bavarianinnsd.com http://www.bavarianinnsd.com http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/woodcarving http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/woodcarving

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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