Family Vacations to the Black Hills

Nestled between Rapid City and the western borderSupper and Music Show, and had a wonderful time.
of South Dakota, the Black Hills are an island ofThe food was good and so was the entertainment.
beautiful mountains and trees that rise up amongPlus, there were pony rides, gold panning, and other fun
prairies and rolling hills. This area first came to lifefor the entire family.Of course, the top attraction in the
around the 1870's when early-day prospectorsBlack Hills is visiting Mount Rushmore. This stunning
discovered gold while panning in nearby streams.Themonument is a "must see" for every family. Carved
Black Hills offers something for literally everyone.out of 5725 foot Mount Rushmore are images of
There are probably well over one hundred attractionsGeorge Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham
in the vicinity of the Black Hills. Choose from hiking,Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. This magnificent
fishing, horseback riding, mine tours, panning for gold,work of art took many years to finish and was
rock hunting, exploring caves, scenic drives, beautifulcompleted in 1941. Be sure and visit Mount Rushmore,
parks, national monuments, and much more.If the Oldand while you are there stop by the sculptor's studio to
West interests you, be sure and visit Deadwood tosee some of the models and tools that were used
experience some authentic Old West history. Later on,during the carving process.All and all, the Black Hills is a
board the 1880 train in Hill City and take a two hourgreat choice for any family vacation. The area has so
round trip journey back in time.No trip to the Black Hillsmuch to see and do, that everyone will have fun, and
is complete without experiencing a chuckwagonmost of the attractions are very reasonably priced.
supper and show. There are several places to chooseHave a safe trip, and create some great memories
from. We've been to the Circle B Ranch Chuckwagonthat will last a lifetime!