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black hills, badlands & lakes region Dinner bell ringing at area Chuckwagons he cattle drives of the Old West were often long, hot and dry. The one thing that kept the cowboys happy was the “chuck.” How long the chuckwagon cook lived depended on how well he cooked. While the hands were working the herd, the cook was preparing a supper of slow-roasted beef, scrubbed potatoes, chunky applesauce, a pan of sweet spice cake, biscuits the size T It’s a tin plate full of cowboy fare, along with Western entertainment, when you visit one of the area’s chuckwagon supper shows. of small boulders and the daily mainstay – beans. Tin plates in hand, the tired and hungry cowpokes filled their bellies and topped off with plenty of strong campfire coffee. Before they got too relaxed, “Cookie” would remind them to clean up, and they would slowly return their utensils to the chuckwagon. Soon, fiddles and guitars would find their way to the campfire where songs of cool water and loneliness would waft through the moonlight. You can capture the same Old West experience at any of the area’s chuckwagon supper and shows. The fare’s authentically the same, the music and humor are decidedly Western. Circle B, Flying T and Fort Hays – all near Rapid City – are the modern-day chuckwagon supper outfits. Custer State Park also offers a venue that includes a hayride and a steak fry, as well as Back Country Wagon Trips located in Custer. Reservations are recommended. n 218 http://www.thunderheadfalls.com http://www.thunderheadfalls.com http://www.lakeparkcampground.com http://www.lakeparkcampground.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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