Getting Here
Visiting the Black Hills and surrounding areas can be the highlight of
a cross country road trip. Located along the I-90 corridor near
Rapid City, South Dakota, the term 'Black Hills' primarily refers to a
ponderosa pine forest that rises above the surrounding flatlands.
From a distance, the hills appear black in color and reach an elevation
of 7,242 feet! Native American tribes originally inhabited the
region. The Sioux believed that the hills were sacred and
magical. Paha Sapa (meaning Black Hills in the Lakota language)
was a place where rival tribes would meet to peacefully settle
disputes. Today, the Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park
allow visitors to explore the rich Native American History of the Black
Hills.
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A short drive to every major attraction in western South Dakota. Spacious indoor pool & hot tub.
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Access thousands of hiking, biking and fishing trails - unlimited topos/maps and free trial!
Mount Rushmore is probably the most famous attraction in the Black
Hills region. Every night at 9 PM, the wall is lit in a ceremony
that pays tribute to the founding fathers of our country. Other
nearby attractions in Southwestern South Dakota include the Badlands,
Devils Tower, and the towns of Rapid City, Deadwood and Sturgis.
Over 450 miles of trails criss-cross the Black Hills National
Forest. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are great ways for
visitors to access the sacred nature of the Black Hills.
Beautiful lakes and streams are filled to the brim with brook, brown,
and rainbow trout. In addition to fishing, the Pactola Reservoir,
Sheridan Lake, and Roubaix are great places to go swimming, boating,
waterskiing or wakeboarding. For the best views, there are two
scenic byways: Spearfish Canyon National Forest Scenic Byway to
the North and the Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway to the South.
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