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Picturesque destination in the Black Hills
Cruise 30 kilometers along Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway and stop at spots like Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish Falls and the Savoy Pond. The trees change to a fiery palette of reds, oranges and yellows in fall.
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Explore the world’s fifth longest cave
The shimmering rock formations give Jewel Cave National Monument its name, and visitors will enjoy the crystal-covered natural mazes. Join a ranger-guided tour to explore some of the 215 kilometers of known passageways.
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Travel the way the famous adventurers did
Traverse the South Dakota segment of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail. Follow the footsteps of history as you cross through wide-open meadows, animal-filled grasslands and wetlands with glistening waters. Stay at campgrounds along the way.
Travel South Dakota
Diverse landscapes and tribal history are calling
Drive the breathtaking Native American Scenic Byway as it follows the Missouri River through the lands of the Yankton, Crow Creek, Lower Brule, Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux Tribes. Experience culture at the Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center.
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This drive needs to be added to your itinerary
Take the 22.5-kilometer Needles Highway through tunnels, lush forests and past the rugged granite mountaintops of Custer State Park. Multiple trails and tours get you up close to the soaring rock formations.
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A variety of habitats support a variety of wildlife
Find free-roaming herds of iconic animals throughout the state; spot bison, pronghorns, deer and bighorn sheep surrounded by stunning scenery. Birdwatchers rejoice in regular bald eagle and hawk sightings.
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A wonderland awaits if you know where to look
Explore among the treetops to find the entrance of the Community Caves, commonly referred to as Wildcat Caverns, near Spearfish. Waterfalls freeze up in winter providing a frozen fairyland worthy of a visit.
