Guidebook for Hot Springs

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Guidebook for Hot Springs

Sightseeing

Hundreds of wild horses running free.
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Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary
12165 Highland Rd
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Hundreds of wild horses running free.
Natural swimming area. No fee.
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Cascade Falls Park
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Natural swimming area. No fee.
John was one of the main explorers mapping the cave. Beautiful above ground park as well with abundant wildlife including Bison herd.
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溫德洞國家公園
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John was one of the main explorers mapping the cave. Beautiful above ground park as well with abundant wildlife including Bison herd.
World's largest find of Columbian Mammoth bones displayed in situ, exactly as they were found.
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猛犸象遺址
1800 US-18 BYP
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World's largest find of Columbian Mammoth bones displayed in situ, exactly as they were found.
World's largest natural, spring fed warm water indoor pool. Outdoor pool too. Come and go as you like from early morning through evening.
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伊凡斯普朗奇礦泉
1145 N River St
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World's largest natural, spring fed warm water indoor pool. Outdoor pool too. Come and go as you like from early morning through evening.
Largest Paleoindian-age bison kill site ever discovered.
Hudson-Meng Bison Kill Bed
Largest Paleoindian-age bison kill site ever discovered.
Similar to the Badlands in SD but closer. Lunar landscape we like to hike under a full moon. By day it's a nice 6 mile (roundtrip) hike through Toadstool Park to Hudon-Meng Bison Kill.
Toadstool Geologic Park
Similar to the Badlands in SD but closer. Lunar landscape we like to hike under a full moon. By day it's a nice 6 mile (roundtrip) hike through Toadstool Park to Hudon-Meng Bison Kill.
Another treasure in the nearby Nebraska Panhandle. 22,000 acres. Historic outpost served as cavalry remount station. Trail rides, jeep rides, kayaking, museums, restaurant, and LIVE THEATER.
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Fort Robinson State Park
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Another treasure in the nearby Nebraska Panhandle. 22,000 acres. Historic outpost served as cavalry remount station. Trail rides, jeep rides, kayaking, museums, restaurant, and LIVE THEATER.
Wildlife, wildlife, wildlife.
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卡斯特州立公園
13438 US Highway 16A
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Wildlife, wildlife, wildlife.
Hiking/horseback trails. Less crowded access to the lake if you're putting in a boat. With advance notice host can rent a canoe for you.
Sheps Canyon State Recreation Area
28150 S Boat Ramp Rd
Hiking/horseback trails. Less crowded access to the lake if you're putting in a boat. With advance notice host can rent a canoe for you.

Food Scene

So unexpected it's like a mirage. Delicious pie, steaks, burgers, Indian Tacos, and more Near Toadstool Park. Dare you to try the 2 lb buger. Call ahead for hours and reservations.
The Drifter Cookshack & Bunkhouse
263 Sandcreek Rd
So unexpected it's like a mirage. Delicious pie, steaks, burgers, Indian Tacos, and more Near Toadstool Park. Dare you to try the 2 lb buger. Call ahead for hours and reservations.
John's favorite Chinese restaurant in the Black Hills. Definitely try their cashew chicken or pork with scallions. Fast. Buffet or order from menu.
China Buffet
333 N River St
John's favorite Chinese restaurant in the Black Hills. Definitely try their cashew chicken or pork with scallions. Fast. Buffet or order from menu.

Essentials

Friendly, not a chain. Our favorite chicken to go.
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Sonny Superfoods
801 Jensen Hwy
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Friendly, not a chain. Our favorite chicken to go.
Also designed by your host. Spacious log building to relax and read in the fireplace room, play board games, check your e-mail, and take in the view of the Seven Sisters mountain range.
Hot Springs Library
2005 Library Dr
Also designed by your host. Spacious log building to relax and read in the fireplace room, play board games, check your e-mail, and take in the view of the Seven Sisters mountain range.

Arts & Culture

Because a cowboy has to have culture. Excellent productions throughout summer. Cast, set, costumes, and music can definitely beat Off Broadway any day.
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Black Hills Playhouse
24834 S Playhouse Rd
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Because a cowboy has to have culture. Excellent productions throughout summer. Cast, set, costumes, and music can definitely beat Off Broadway any day.

Everything Else

Hike, bike, or ride through the Black Hills on former railroad bed. 109 mile long trail from Edgemont near the ranch to Deadwood, SD with 15 trailheads.
Mickelson Trail
Mickelson Trail
Hike, bike, or ride through the Black Hills on former railroad bed. 109 mile long trail from Edgemont near the ranch to Deadwood, SD with 15 trailheads.
HIke, bike, or ride part or all of 111 mile trail. Nearest access at Wind Cave Nat Park. Crosses through Custer State Park, Black Elk Wilderness, BH Nat Forest, BLM and ending at Bear Butte, Sturgis.
Centennial Trail
HIke, bike, or ride part or all of 111 mile trail. Nearest access at Wind Cave Nat Park. Crosses through Custer State Park, Black Elk Wilderness, BH Nat Forest, BLM and ending at Bear Butte, Sturgis.
Brochures, maps, and guidebooks available at your bunkhouse room but stop by info centers at Mueller Center or Depot if you would like more information.
Chamber of Commerce
Brochures, maps, and guidebooks available at your bunkhouse room but stop by info centers at Mueller Center or Depot if you would like more information.
Designed by your host. 18-hole, par 70, 5,905 yard golf course facility. 4 1/2 stars from Golf Digest. Rated by Golf Week as the #1 Resort Course of South Dakota.
Southern Hills Golf Course
1130 Club House Rd
Designed by your host. 18-hole, par 70, 5,905 yard golf course facility. 4 1/2 stars from Golf Digest. Rated by Golf Week as the #1 Resort Course of South Dakota.