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Black Hills, By State, South Dakota, Travel

5 Places to Stay in the Black Hills, South Dakota

We have stayed in many places in the Black Hills, South Dakota. From KOA cabins to RV parks to historic hotels to casino resorts. From Deadwood to Custer to Hill City. All within driving distance to Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, The Wind Caves, Mickelson Trail, Needles Highway, and more. Come along with us as we show you some of these campgrounds and hotels. So you can plan your year-round travel to the Black Hills in South Dakota. Continue reading 5 Places to Stay in the Black Hills, South Dakota

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Legends, Stories, & History

The Black Hills Ghost Town – Spokane, South Dakota

Not much is left in the mining ghost town of Spokane. But what is left is worth the short hiking from Playhouse Road in the southern Bill Hills of South Dakota. The public land site is just north of Custer State Park and south of Mt. Rushmore National Monument. And a short 12 miles scenic drive northeast from the town of Custer. Continue reading The Black Hills Ghost Town – Spokane, South Dakota

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Legends, Stories, & History, Travel

Finding the Real Deadwood Characters in Mt. Moriah Cemetery

The successful HBO series and movie, “Deadwood,” is about the true mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota in the Black Hills. During its post-Civil War years, Deadwood was not part of any U.S. state or territory. This lawless town attracted people looking to get rich after a huge gold strike, as well as those who wanted to capitalize on the lack of organized law in … Continue reading Finding the Real Deadwood Characters in Mt. Moriah Cemetery

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