South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011 - (Page 173)
black hills, badlands & lakes region
Along with its famed warm water springs, Hot Springs is home to the
Mammoth Site and the top-rated Hot Springs Golf Course.
Discover the natural
wonders of Hot Springs
efore the arrival of
the white man, the
Black Hills were known
by the surrounding Native
American population as a
winter sanctuary from the
brutal cold and blizzard
blasts of the Northern
Plains. And, then as now,
the area of Hot Springs
was particularly prized as
the most inviting refuge
in the sheltering mountains.
For under the surface
of this beautiful river
valley are numerous hot
springs (hence the town’s
name) that have served
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to relax and rejuvenate
visitors to the area for
hundreds of years.
This warm water
resource has much to do
with how the town developed
and the role it serves
today, both as a vacation
destination and as a growing
regional arts mecca
and cultural center.
From its earliest beginnings
in the mid-1880s,
Hot Springs established
itself as a destination for
those seeking renewal –
physically, mentally and
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http://www.mammothsite.org
http://www.mammothsite.org
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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