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black hills, badlands & lakes region the setting for the popular Buffalo Roundup, Chili Cook-off and Arts Festival Sept. 24-26. Don’t miss your chance to take home your very own buffalo from the 7th Annual Custer Stampede Buffalo Art Auction Sept. 24-25. The Mickelson Trail Trek, Black Hills Powwow and Wine Express into the West are three events fall visitors can enjoy. Autumn Expedition celebrates fall festivals venue of unique festivals and events, collectively known as Black Hills Autumn Expedition. Join the community of Belle Fourche during September to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the town’s designation as the Geographic Center of the Nation. E Be inspired by the majesty of Mount Rushmore in September! All are invited to the magnifi cent evening lighting ceremony through mid-September, and events very Fall, the Hills are alive with a throughout the month including their solemn Patriot Day ceremony Sept. 11. Keystone celebrates the town’s rich history during Holy Terror Days Sept. 9-11. Join Humpty Dumpty and Pinocchio at Storybook Island for the Fall Festival Sept. 10-11. The Mickelson Trail Trek marks its 14th year Sept. 16-18 with a 109mile ride along the former Burlington Northern Rail Line. Experience German music bands and more in Hot Springs during the Sept. 16-18 Fall Heritage Festival. Ride the 1880 Train and sip wine from the Prairie Berry Winery when you board the Wine Express into the West Sept. 17-18. Hear America’s best cowboy poets share their romantic tales of life on the range while enjoying western music artists at the Badger Clark Hometown Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering in Hot Springs Sept. 23-24. Custer State Park is Experience a presidential re-enactor and a gourmet dinner at “An Evening with the President” Mount Rushmore Society fundraiser at Mount Rushmore. The third Pumpkin Festival also takes place Sept 24. Enjoy everything pumpkin, including a pumpkin chuckin’ contest. There’s beer, bratwurst, wiener dog races and more at Deadwood’s Oktoberfest celebration Sept 30–Oct 1. The proud heritage and majestic pageantry of Native American dancers will take your breath away at the Black Hills Powwow Oct. 7-9. Native American Day caps off the 2011 Expedition at Crazy Horse Memorial October 10. View the complete schedule at www.autumnexpedition.com ■ You bring the family, we’ll bring the fun. Free Wi-Fi • Deluxe 50 amp, Pull-Thru Sites • Large Pool & Hot Tub • • Black Hills Tours • Pancake Breakfasts • Watermelon Feeds Rapid City KOA *Some Activities Seasonal Easy Access, I-90 Exit 61, South 2 1/2 Miles P.O. Box 2592, Rapid City, SD 57709 • 605-348-2111 www.rapidcitykoa.com • rckoa@aol.com • 1-800-562-8504 201 http://www.autumnexpedition.com http://www.autumnexpedition.com http://www.rapidcitykoa.com http://www.rapidcitykoa.com http://www.rapidcitykoa.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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