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black hills, badlands & lakes region cal sites and exhibits and unbeatable opportunities for outdoor recreation. Eleven scenic hiking trails wind through the Park, including adventurous treks through the nearly 35,000-acre Peter Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. Within lies the Black Elk Wilderness Area, the Black Hills only wilderness. And towering over the entire expanse is Harney Peak, at 7,242 feet the highest point east of the Rockies. Each year, hikers, horseback riders and rock climbers come by the thousands to experience nature’s splendor in this unique environment. If fishing is your favorite activity, there are four mountain lakes well stocked with trout, crappies and perch – Center Lake, Legion Lake, Sylvan Lake and Stockade Lake. Nearby Bismarck Lake, a part of Black Hills National Forest, is another favorite fishing spot. And it’s hard to find better outdoor camping sites than the nearly 340 spots available to tenters and RV vacationers every night in the Park’s 8 campgrounds. Several campgrounds also offer camping cabins with heating, air conditioning, electricity and a porch. Plus, tucked away in various corners of the Park are four full-service resorts. The Park’s Visitor Service Division operates two visitor centers. The Peter Norbeck Visitor Center, along U.S. Highway 16A, and the Wildlife Station Visitor Center along the Wildlife Loop Road. Stop by to view the park-related exhibits, get trail maps, or gather information on programs and family-related activities. n 145 http://www.econolodge.com/hotel/sd076 http://www.econolodge.com/hotel/sd076 http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel/sd057 http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel/sd057 http://www.bestwestern.com/buffaloridgeinn http://www.bestwestern.com/buffaloridgeinn http://www.the.super8.com/custer035590 http://www.the.super8.com/custer035590 http://www.hiexpress.com/custersd http://www.hiexpress.com/custersd

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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