Teesha’s guidebook for South Dakota
Ski Resort
Terry Peak Ski Area is South Dakota’s premier destination for a winter vacation, featuring skiing and snowboarding. The family-friendly ski resort is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, near historic Deadwood.
The summit of Terry Peak stands at 7,100 ft tall, with the highest lift service between the Rockies and the Alps.
A variety of terrain will keep everyone from the novice to the expert interested. A sizable Terrain Park includes a variety of progressive jumps, boxes and rail features. Three high-speed detachable quad chairlifts, one fixed grip triple and the snow carpet offer a smooth ride up the slope. All major lifts meet on the top so finding your family or ski party is easy.
The Stewart Lodge is the main lodge that offers the ski lessons learning center, the ski rental shop, a retail store, cafeteria and lounge. The nostalgic Nevada Gulch Lodge features the famous Dark Horse Saloon. Daily Lift tickets may be purchased at either Stewart or Nevada Gulch Lodge.
Many different events are scheduled throughout the season – please see our Terry Peak events calendar for detailed information.
SKI SEASON & HOURS
All efforts are made to open selected terrain by the first weekend in December, temperatures permitting. Operations usually begin seven days a week just prior to Christmas break. The skiing and snowboarding season generally ends the final week of March or the first week of April.
Terry Peak Ski Area is open on Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Martin Luther King, and President’s Day, from 9am to 4pm.
More info:
https://terrypeak.com
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Terry Peak Ski Area
21120 Stewart Slope RdTerry Peak Ski Area is South Dakota’s premier destination for a winter vacation, featuring skiing and snowboarding. The family-friendly ski resort is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, near historic Deadwood.
The summit of Terry Peak stands at 7,100 ft tall, with the highest lift service between the Rockies and the Alps.
A variety of terrain will keep everyone from the novice to the expert interested. A sizable Terrain Park includes a variety of progressive jumps, boxes and rail features. Three high-speed detachable quad chairlifts, one fixed grip triple and the snow carpet offer a smooth ride up the slope. All major lifts meet on the top so finding your family or ski party is easy.
The Stewart Lodge is the main lodge that offers the ski lessons learning center, the ski rental shop, a retail store, cafeteria and lounge. The nostalgic Nevada Gulch Lodge features the famous Dark Horse Saloon. Daily Lift tickets may be purchased at either Stewart or Nevada Gulch Lodge.
Many different events are scheduled throughout the season – please see our Terry Peak events calendar for detailed information.
SKI SEASON & HOURS
All efforts are made to open selected terrain by the first weekend in December, temperatures permitting. Operations usually begin seven days a week just prior to Christmas break. The skiing and snowboarding season generally ends the final week of March or the first week of April.
Terry Peak Ski Area is open on Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Martin Luther King, and President’s Day, from 9am to 4pm.
More info:
https://terrypeak.com
Casinos
In Deadwood, you can be a player—24/7. Play the latest slots, live table games, roulette and craps at a variety of casinos and resort hotels located on Historic Main Street and just off the cobblestone strip. Find $1,000 bet limits, limitless fun and a laid back, friendly atmosphere that's perfect for high stakes gamers or first timer players. Not all casinos in Deadwood offer the same games so have fun playing them all.
https://www.deadwood.com/businesses/casinos/
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Deadwood
In Deadwood, you can be a player—24/7. Play the latest slots, live table games, roulette and craps at a variety of casinos and resort hotels located on Historic Main Street and just off the cobblestone strip. Find $1,000 bet limits, limitless fun and a laid back, friendly atmosphere that's perfect for high stakes gamers or first timer players. Not all casinos in Deadwood offer the same games so have fun playing them all.
https://www.deadwood.com/businesses/casinos/
Sightseeing
Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills
Mount Rushmore symbolizes the ideals of freedom, democracy and the American dream in the four 60-foot granite faces. This mountain carving of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln draws over three million visitors a year. It is both a spectacular site and a man-made wonder.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round, seven days a week with the exception of Christmas Day, December 25th. Hours of operation vary by season and are subject to change.The $10 parking pass is valid for one year starting with your first visit. Discounts for seniors and active military.
Visit:
https://www.nps.gov/moru/planyourvisit/index.htm
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Mount Rushmore þjóðar minnisvarður
13000 South Dakota 244Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills
Mount Rushmore symbolizes the ideals of freedom, democracy and the American dream in the four 60-foot granite faces. This mountain carving of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln draws over three million visitors a year. It is both a spectacular site and a man-made wonder.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round, seven days a week with the exception of Christmas Day, December 25th. Hours of operation vary by season and are subject to change.The $10 parking pass is valid for one year starting with your first visit. Discounts for seniors and active military.
Visit:
https://www.nps.gov/moru/planyourvisit/index.htm
The Badlands National Park, or "mako sica" as it is known to the Lakota people, is a place of mystery, spirituality and natural beauty. Located near Wall, South Dakota, the Badlands National Park consists of 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest, protected mixed grass prairie in the United States. The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here.
Ben Reifel Visitor Center
Hours of Operation
Winter
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mid April - Mid May
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Summer
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Early Sept to late October
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://www.nps.gov/badl/index.htm
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Badlands þjóðgarðurinn
The Badlands National Park, or "mako sica" as it is known to the Lakota people, is a place of mystery, spirituality and natural beauty. Located near Wall, South Dakota, the Badlands National Park consists of 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest, protected mixed grass prairie in the United States. The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here.
Ben Reifel Visitor Center
Hours of Operation
Winter
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mid April - Mid May
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Summer
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Early Sept to late October
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://www.nps.gov/badl/index.htm
Crazy Horse Memorial is the world's largest sculpture-in-progress, and frequent drilling and mountain blasts make each visit unique. When completed, Crazy Horse Memorial will stand 563 feet tall by 641 feet long.
The project was started in 1948 at the request of Chief Henry Standing Bear who invited sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski to carve a mountain to honor the heritage, tradition and culture of North American Indians. Its namesake, Crazy Horse, was a war leader of the Oglala Lakota Tribe and a prominent leader in the Sioux resistance to white encroachment on the Black Hills. He is revered by the Sioux as one of their greatest leaders.
The visitors' complex surrounding the mountain carving includes the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Cultural Center, the Sculptor's studio home and workshop, a 40,000 square foot Orientation Center and two theaters.
https://crazyhorsememorial.org
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Minnismerki yfir Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse Memorial is the world's largest sculpture-in-progress, and frequent drilling and mountain blasts make each visit unique. When completed, Crazy Horse Memorial will stand 563 feet tall by 641 feet long.
The project was started in 1948 at the request of Chief Henry Standing Bear who invited sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski to carve a mountain to honor the heritage, tradition and culture of North American Indians. Its namesake, Crazy Horse, was a war leader of the Oglala Lakota Tribe and a prominent leader in the Sioux resistance to white encroachment on the Black Hills. He is revered by the Sioux as one of their greatest leaders.
The visitors' complex surrounding the mountain carving includes the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Cultural Center, the Sculptor's studio home and workshop, a 40,000 square foot Orientation Center and two theaters.
https://crazyhorsememorial.org
Custer State Park is located in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota and is considered one of the top 10 Wildlife Destinations in the World. This sprawling 71,000 acre park is best known for its herd of 1300 roaming bison. It’s also home to elk, pronghorns, mule and white-tailed deer, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions and burros. Wildlife can easily be seen along the popular Wildlife Loop drive and Iron Mountain Road. Custer State Park boasts four mountain lakes and a variety of hiking, biking and walking trails. The park is also known for its scenic drives along the pig tail bridges and the needles highway. Custer State Park offers a variety of history and naturalist programs, as well as adventures like horseback riding, rock climbing, canoeing, mountain biking and fly-fishing.
The Custer State Park Visitors Center is open year-round is a great start to your adventure.
Memorial Day - Labor Day: Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Labor Day - September 30: Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
October 1 - Memorial Day: Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 7 days a week.
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custer-state-park/
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Custer ríkisparkur
13438 US Highway 16ACuster State Park is located in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota and is considered one of the top 10 Wildlife Destinations in the World. This sprawling 71,000 acre park is best known for its herd of 1300 roaming bison. It’s also home to elk, pronghorns, mule and white-tailed deer, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions and burros. Wildlife can easily be seen along the popular Wildlife Loop drive and Iron Mountain Road. Custer State Park boasts four mountain lakes and a variety of hiking, biking and walking trails. The park is also known for its scenic drives along the pig tail bridges and the needles highway. Custer State Park offers a variety of history and naturalist programs, as well as adventures like horseback riding, rock climbing, canoeing, mountain biking and fly-fishing.
The Custer State Park Visitors Center is open year-round is a great start to your adventure.
Memorial Day - Labor Day: Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Labor Day - September 30: Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
October 1 - Memorial Day: Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 7 days a week.
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custer-state-park/
Jewel Cave National Monument is not only the third-longest cave in the world (currently 141.37 miles!), it is also one of its most structurally complex. Located just over an hour southwest of Rapid City, Jewel Cave is a regional gem tucked in the Black Hills.
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Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US-16Jewel Cave National Monument is not only the third-longest cave in the world (currently 141.37 miles!), it is also one of its most structurally complex. Located just over an hour southwest of Rapid City, Jewel Cave is a regional gem tucked in the Black Hills.
Welcome to the Black Hills Central Railroad 1880 Train! We are located in Hill City and Keystone, South Dakota, the heart of the beautiful Black Hills.
See the Black Hills of South Dakota by rail! Experience a historic, scenic, relaxing, vintage steam train ride your family will never forget.
Enjoy a two hour round trip ride through the scenic Black Hills. Hear the bellow of the engine and the whine of the whistle as it winds its way through the hills between Hill City and Keystone... and back again.
The 1880 Train can accommodate 2 wheelchairs per ride. Only Service dogs are allowed on the train.
The Hill City to Keystone trip is 1 hour each way with a 15 minute layover in Keystone.
Old West Shootout on-board is Shoot-Out train – ONLY available from Hill City on select dates & times below:
5:00 PM RT from Hill City – Dates Available: June 24 | July 1,8,15,22,29 | Aug. 5,19 | Sept. 5th
TO RESERVE:
Make sure you are booking one of the dates and times above.
Make sure your are booking from Hill City to Keystone.
https://www.1880train.com
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1880 Lest - Hill City Depot
222 Railroad AveWelcome to the Black Hills Central Railroad 1880 Train! We are located in Hill City and Keystone, South Dakota, the heart of the beautiful Black Hills.
See the Black Hills of South Dakota by rail! Experience a historic, scenic, relaxing, vintage steam train ride your family will never forget.
Enjoy a two hour round trip ride through the scenic Black Hills. Hear the bellow of the engine and the whine of the whistle as it winds its way through the hills between Hill City and Keystone... and back again.
The 1880 Train can accommodate 2 wheelchairs per ride. Only Service dogs are allowed on the train.
The Hill City to Keystone trip is 1 hour each way with a 15 minute layover in Keystone.
Old West Shootout on-board is Shoot-Out train – ONLY available from Hill City on select dates & times below:
5:00 PM RT from Hill City – Dates Available: June 24 | July 1,8,15,22,29 | Aug. 5,19 | Sept. 5th
TO RESERVE:
Make sure you are booking one of the dates and times above.
Make sure your are booking from Hill City to Keystone.
https://www.1880train.com
Very few people have had a full-grown black bear look in the window of their family car, or if they have, it was not by choice. Even fewer have seen a reindeer or a elk up close. However, many people are getting experiences like these at Bear Country U.S.A. in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Nestled over 200 acres amidst towering pines and along rolling meadows just eight miles south of Rapid City, Bear Country U.S.A. offers visitors intimate views of most North American mammals. Visitors take a leisurely three-mile drive through several enclosures and encounter black bear, elk, reindeer, deer, cougars, bobcats, rocky mountain goats, bighorn sheep, dall sheep, pronghorn and buffalo.
At this “the home of the largest collection of privately owned black bear in the world”, Bear Country U.S.A. guests are guaranteed to see more than they bargained for. From the comfort of their own car, visitors watch as these clowns of nature frolic in a pool, climb trees and amble across the road in front of their vehicle.
Allow 2-3 hours for this activity.
Hours of operation are Weather permitting
Deal Valid April 15-November 29
April 22nd through May 3rd: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
May 4th through May 24th: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
May 25th through August 1st: 7:30 am – 7:00 pm
August 2nd through September 2nd: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
September 3rd through September 30th: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
October 1st through October 31st: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
November 1st through November 29th: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Closed on Thanksgiving Day
Closed for the season starting November 29
https://www.bearcountryusa.com
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Bear Country USA
13820 US-16Very few people have had a full-grown black bear look in the window of their family car, or if they have, it was not by choice. Even fewer have seen a reindeer or a elk up close. However, many people are getting experiences like these at Bear Country U.S.A. in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Nestled over 200 acres amidst towering pines and along rolling meadows just eight miles south of Rapid City, Bear Country U.S.A. offers visitors intimate views of most North American mammals. Visitors take a leisurely three-mile drive through several enclosures and encounter black bear, elk, reindeer, deer, cougars, bobcats, rocky mountain goats, bighorn sheep, dall sheep, pronghorn and buffalo.
At this “the home of the largest collection of privately owned black bear in the world”, Bear Country U.S.A. guests are guaranteed to see more than they bargained for. From the comfort of their own car, visitors watch as these clowns of nature frolic in a pool, climb trees and amble across the road in front of their vehicle.
Allow 2-3 hours for this activity.
Hours of operation are Weather permitting
Deal Valid April 15-November 29
April 22nd through May 3rd: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
May 4th through May 24th: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
May 25th through August 1st: 7:30 am – 7:00 pm
August 2nd through September 2nd: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
September 3rd through September 30th: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
October 1st through October 31st: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
November 1st through November 29th: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Closed on Thanksgiving Day
Closed for the season starting November 29
https://www.bearcountryusa.com
There are plenty of attractions for families to take in at Reptile Gardens. Stroll through our garden oasis of colorful flowers, lush vegetation, and well manicured lawns. Discover a myriad of ornamental trees, tropical plants, orchids, and bromeliads.
Meet our exotic residents! Enjoy a chance encounter with our notorious saltwater crocodile, visit our legendary collection of venomous snakes, or pet our gentle giants, the Galapagos and Aldabra Tortoises.We also have a few non-reptilian pets – a majestic Bald Eagle named Cheyenne and a coterie of fun loving Prairie Dogs.
Take in a show - watch the alligators and crocodiles do their thing, learn about snakes, or meet birds from around the world. Have fun and enjoy the day!
Exceptional hospitality and clean, neat, well-kept grounds are our top priorities. Earl (the park's patriarch) believed that you can never offer your Guests enough hospitality, nor can your facility be clean enough. We continue this fanaticism for making our Guests happy and offering them a spotless and safe park.
Winter Season:
Nov 1 – Nov 30
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Last admission at 3:00 pm, park closes by 5:00 pm
Closed December through February
https://www.reptilegardens.com
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Skriðdýragarðurinn
8955 US-16There are plenty of attractions for families to take in at Reptile Gardens. Stroll through our garden oasis of colorful flowers, lush vegetation, and well manicured lawns. Discover a myriad of ornamental trees, tropical plants, orchids, and bromeliads.
Meet our exotic residents! Enjoy a chance encounter with our notorious saltwater crocodile, visit our legendary collection of venomous snakes, or pet our gentle giants, the Galapagos and Aldabra Tortoises.We also have a few non-reptilian pets – a majestic Bald Eagle named Cheyenne and a coterie of fun loving Prairie Dogs.
Take in a show - watch the alligators and crocodiles do their thing, learn about snakes, or meet birds from around the world. Have fun and enjoy the day!
Exceptional hospitality and clean, neat, well-kept grounds are our top priorities. Earl (the park's patriarch) believed that you can never offer your Guests enough hospitality, nor can your facility be clean enough. We continue this fanaticism for making our Guests happy and offering them a spotless and safe park.
Winter Season:
Nov 1 – Nov 30
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Last admission at 3:00 pm, park closes by 5:00 pm
Closed December through February
https://www.reptilegardens.com