• Black Hills National Forest - This day trip takes place entirely within the expansive Black Hills National Forest, which spans 125 miles in length and 65 miles in width, covering 1.25 million acres! The journey includes approximately 2 hours of driving, interspersed with visits to various sites as detailed below. Travelers will enjoy the stunning scenery of the Black Hills, featuring rugged rock formations, canyons, gulches, open grasslands, and mountain lakes, while also learning about the area’s rich history, including Custer’s 1874 expedition.
• Custer State Park Visitor Center - A brief stop here allows for a leg stretch and a film viewing on the history of Custer State Park, before heading out to explore the Wildlife Loop Road in search of buffalo and other wildlife.
• Custer State Park - The next destination is Custer State Park, a 72,000-acre state park and wildlife refuge. It is home to a herd of 1,500 bison and a variety of other wildlife that roam freely across its diverse landscape, which includes rolling prairie grasslands and rugged mountains.
• Legion Lake - Enjoy a one-hour stop at the Legion Lake Restaurant for lunch. Options include a sit-down restaurant, a snack bar, and a coffee shop. Diners can choose to eat indoors or take a short stroll around the lake.
• Iron Mountain Road - Experience the Iron Mountain Road, renowned for being one of the most scenic drives in the Black Hills! The road winds through the countryside, passing through three tunnels, and navigating switchbacks and pigtail bridges, offering views of Mount Rushmore along the way. The summit, known as the Peter Norbeck Scenic Overlook, provides a spectacular view of Mount Rushmore from about a mile away. The breathtaking vista also includes Black Elk Peak, the highest point in South Dakota at 7,200 feet above sea level, and the tallest peak east of the Rockies.
• Mount Rushmore National Memorial - The final stop is the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where the rich history of the United States is depicted through the lives of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, enshrined on Mount Rushmore. Their stories illustrate the birth, growth, development, and preservation of the nation. The memorial is set amidst the beautiful Black Hills.
• Keystone - The tour passes through this charming historic mining town before returning to the pickup locations at the Heartland RV & Campground and Rapid City.
• Rapid City - The tour concludes back in Rapid City at the designated pickup locations.

• Binoculars for viewing buffalo
• Rain Umbrella’s
• All Fees and Taxes
• Bottled water and light snacks.

• Lunch
• Gratuity

Explore Mount Rushmore, a cherished national landmark, and Custer State Park, one of the largest and most diverse state parks in the country. This tour is ideal for families eager to blend sightseeing with a rich historical narrative of the region. Gain insights into the history of the Black Hills within the broader context of western expansion across North America. Custer State Park boasts a rich variety of wildlife, including a free-roaming herd of 1,500 bison. Additionally, learn about the historical significance behind the carving of the four prominent founding fathers’ faces on Mount Rushmore.

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