Black Hills, South Dakota
In the Black Hills, bison nibble at golden prairie grass that fades into dense, pungent pine forests. Mother Nature's rocky skyline becomes a canvas for man-made wonders; below the earth's surface, water creates such sculptures as stalagmites and calcite crystals. The Grand Entry, borrowed from western rodeos, reveals regal dancers at Lakota powwows, while Black Elk Wilderness is one of the many sites named after the land's original inhabitants. [ more ]
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Attractions
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Restaurants
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Events
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Hotels
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