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black hills, badlands & lakes region Devils Tower (Continued from Page 239) turesquely in the red rock valley of the Belle Fourche River. You ought to see the view from the Golf Club! The Vore Buffalo Jump near Beulah, Wyo. is a giant sinkhole used by Plains Indian tribes between 1500 and 1800 A.D. Archaeologists say the remains of 10,000 to 20,000 bison are likely to be excavated there. Sundance is the biggest town in the Bear Lodge. Visit the free Crook County Museum, and the lock-up where the Sundance Kid was jailed. The old storefront of the Aladdin Store makes up most of the town of Aladdin, Wyo., population 15. “It’s like walking back into 1890,” one visitor said. Aisles are full of things that have not been seen for a century but rest assured, the store carries modern refreshments. Farther south, Newcastle is a ranching, timber and oil town on the flanks of the southern Black Hills. It is also a tourist town close to major attractions. The Anna Miller Museum is open all year. And if you are traveling along Interstate 90, be sure to stop at the brand new, zero-net energy building off Exit 199 that houses the Northeastern Wyoming Visitor Information Center. Open year round, it includes interactive exhibits that are both adventurous and educational. And in a state renowned for its fishing and big game hunting, the Black Hills of Wyoming offers the best of the best. n 241 http://www.devilstowertradingpost.com http://www.devilstowertradingpost.com http://www.newcastlewyo.com http://www.uptonwyo.com http://www.uptonwyo.com http://www.newcastlewyo.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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