| Nestled between Rapid City and the western border | | | | are several places to choose from. We´ve been |
| of South Dakota, the Black Hills are an island of | | | | to the Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Supper and Music |
| beautiful mountains and trees that rise up among | | | | Show, and had a wonderful time. The food was good |
| prairies and rolling hills. This area first came to life | | | | and so was the entertainment. Plus, there were pony |
| around the 1870´s when early-day prospectors | | | | rides, gold panning, and other fun for the entire family. |
| discovered gold while panning in nearby streams. | | | | Of course, the top attraction in the Black Hills is visiting |
| The Black Hills offers something for literally everyone. | | | | Mount Rushmore. This stunning monument is a "must |
| There are probably well over one hundred attractions | | | | see" for every family. Carved out of 5725 foot Mount |
| in the vicinity of the Black Hills. Choose from hiking, | | | | Rushmore are images of George Washington, |
| fishing, horseback riding, mine tours, panning for gold, | | | | Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore |
| rock hunting, exploring caves, scenic drives, beautiful | | | | Roosevelt. This magnificent work of art took many |
| parks, national monuments, and much more. | | | | years to finish and was completed in 1941. Be sure and |
| If the Old West interests you, be sure and visit | | | | visit Mount Rushmore, and while you are there stop by |
| Deadwood to experience some authentic Old West | | | | the sculptor´s studio to see some of the models |
| history. Its here that both Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity | | | | and tools that were used during the carving process. |
| Jane lived and died. Today, the whole town is a | | | | All and all, the Black Hills is a great choice for any |
| National Historic District. Later on, travel a little bit south | | | | family vacation. The area has so much to see and do, |
| and board the 1880 train in Hill City and take a two | | | | that everyone will have fun, and most of the |
| hour round trip journey back in time. | | | | attractions are very reasonably priced. Have a safe |
| No trip to the Black Hills is complete without | | | | trip, and create some great memories that will last a |
| experiencing a chuckwagon supper and show. There | | | | lifetime! |