Family Vacations to the Black Hills

Nestled between Rapid City and the western bordera wonderful time. The food was good and so was
of South Dakota, the Black Hills are an island ofthe entertainment. Plus, there were pony rides, gold
beautiful mountains and trees that rise up amongpanning, and other fun for the entire family.Of
prairies and rolling hills. This area first came to lifecourse, the top attraction in the Black Hills is visiting
around the 1870's when early-day prospectorsMount Rushmore. This stunning monument is a "must
discovered gold while panning in nearby streams.Thesee" for every family. Carved out of 5725 foot
Black Hills offers something for literally everyone.Mount Rushmore are images of George Washington,
There are probably well over one hundred attractionsThomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore
in the vicinity of the Black Hills. Choose from hiking,Roosevelt. This magnificent work of art took many
fishing, horseback riding, mine tours, panning for gold,years to finish and was completed in 1941. Be sure
rock hunting, exploring caves, scenic drives, beautifuland visit Mount Rushmore, and while you are there
parks, national monuments, and much more.If the Oldstop by the sculptor's studio to see some of the
West interests you, be sure and visit Deadwood tomodels and tools that were used during the carving
experience some authentic Old West history. Laterprocess.All and all, the Black Hills is a great choice for
on, board the 1880 train in Hill City and take a twoany family vacation. The area has so much to see
hour round trip journey back in time.No trip to theand do, that everyone will have fun, and most of the
Black Hills is complete without experiencing aattractions are very reasonably priced. Have a safe
chuckwagon supper and show. There are severaltrip, and create some great memories that will last a
places to choose from. We've been to the Circle Blifetime!
Ranch Chuckwagon Supper and Music Show, and had