MICKELSON TRAIL AFFILIATES 605-673-5154 mickelsontrailaffiliates. com • mickelsontrailaffiliates @ gmail. com A community of outdoor enthusiasts who support the local economy and use of the Mickelson Trail. MTA is a one-stop resource for Mickelson Trail info: where to eat, shop, have fun and stay. It is our mission to promote members to visitors and residents alike and to ensure a fulfilling trail experience for all.
MICKELSON TRAIL- BLACK HILLS TRAILS OFFICE 11361 Nevada Gulch Rd., Lead • 605-584-3896 • mickelsontrail @ state. sd. us gfp. sd. gov / parks / detail / george-s-mickelson-trail / 109-mile hiking, bicycling and horseback riding trail through the Black Hills.
MOCCASIN SPRINGS 1829 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs • 605-745-7625 moccasinsprings. com • soakinhotsprings @ gmail. com Our blend of historical and modern settings give Moccasin Springs a unique, past meets present feel. Many Native Americans have soaked in the Moccasin shaped pool in warm mineral waters, carved out of red rock, for over a century. Moccasin Springs was originally opened in 1890 as the Minnekahta Bathhouse, attracting sojourners seeking health and wellness from around the globe. In 2019, it was revived as a natural mineral spa to once again be a destination for the recuperative waters.
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL 13000 Hwy. 244, Bldg. 31, Suite 1, Keystone • 605-574-2523 • nps. gov / moru America’ s Shrine of Democracy gives a glimpse into the history of the U. S. Open year-round, closed Dec. 25. Evening interpretive program during summer months in the amphitheater is among the National Park Service’ s most popular programs.
PLEASANT VALLEY FARM & CABINS 11780 Pleasant Valley Rd., Custer • 605-673-2986 pleasantvalleyfarmandcabins. com reservations @ pleasantvalleyfarmandcabins. com Situated seven miles southwest of Custer, the farm has been in the family for many years and has gone through many changes. The latest is the building of three unique cabins. We are engaged in agritourism and welcome everyone to enjoy the Black Hills and their visit to a sustainable farm. We raise commercial meat goats, pigs, chickens and other farm animals.
PUTT-4-FUN 640 S. Sixth St., Hot Springs • 605-745-3130 The newest, fun-filled attraction in Hot Springs. Offers the“ Best in the West” miniature golf.
REPTILE GARDENS 8955 S. Hwy. 16, Rapid City • 605-342-5873 • 800-335-0275 • reptilegardens. com This is where you’ ll find the Guinness Book of World Records’; largest reptile zoo, stunning gardens, tropical birds, and beautiful minerals.
ROCKY KNOLLS GOLF COURSE 12181 Hwy. 16, Custer • 605-673-4481 rockyknollsgolfcourse. com • clubhouse @ rockyknollsgolfcourse. com The 9-hole, par 36 Rocky Knolls Golf Course offers 3,084 yards of precision golf from the longest tee and scenic views of the Southern Black Hills. The fairways are lined with mature ponderosa pines and demand accuracy off the tee. The course rating is 35.9 and has a slope rating of 136 from the tips. Proud member of Black Hills Golf Association and the South Dakota Golf Association. Tee time reservations can be made up to 14 days in advance online at our website or on Golf Now or by calling 605- 673-4481. Located 2 / 3 mile west of downtown Custer on Hwy. 16.
RUSH MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE PARK 13622 Hwy. 40, Keystone • 605-255-4384 • rushmtn. com • info @ rushmtn. com You will find fun on all levels at the Black Hills ' newest adventure park. Explore Rushmore Cave on a scenic cave tour, cruise down the mountain on the Rushmore Mountain Coaster, soar through the air on the Soaring Eagle Zipline Ride, shoot ' em up at the Gunslinger 7-D Interactive Ride, and find your inner daredevil at the new Wingwalker Challenge Course. It ' s a mountain of family fun! Open May-October and weekends April & May. 5 miles east of Keystone on Highway 40.
SOUTHERN HILLS TACTICAL, LLC 25341 Hwy. 385 / 89, Custer • 605-673-3222 southernhillstactical. com • southernhillstactical @ gwtc. net Two miles south of Custer on Hwy. 385 / 89. Specializes in tactical and personal defense weapons, full line of optics, ammo and gear. On-site outdoor ranges: 25 yd. handgun, 15-50 yd. steel plate range available by appointment.
SPROCKETS FUN FOUNDRY 221 Swanzey St., Keystone • 605-666-4242 • sprockets. fun • info @ sprockets. fun Innovative multi-level family entertainment center, featuring fully immersive Virtual Reality experiences with moving platforms, heat, wind, a state-of-the-art arcade, duckpin bowling, and more. Huge arcade with all new games; Duckpin bowling; taproom serving great beers from local breweries; indoor / outdoor seating featuring live music; tasty eats and treats. Open year-round.
SYLVAN ROCKS CLIMBING SCHOOL & GUIDE SERVICE 429 Mt. Rushmore Road, Custer • 605-484-7585 sylvanrocks. com • sylvan @ sylvanrocks. com Guided rock-climbing adventures for all skill levels! Sylvan Rocks has been guiding and teaching rock climbing in Custer State Park, Palisades State Park, Devils Tower National Monument and Mount Rushmore National Monument areas since 1989. Sylvan Rocks is the only AMGA( American Mountain Guides Association) accredited guide service in South Dakota and Eastern Wyoming. We offer adventures from mild to wild for experienced and beginning rock climbers. All climbing gear included. Ages five and up as long as there is an adult present. Try rock climbing at Custer State Park, Devils Tower, Mount Rushmore or Palisades State Park. Check us out online and give us a call for more information.
THE CRUISIN’ CANVAS 970-481-8183 • thecruisincanvas. com • tami @ thecruisincanvas. com Host a paint party at your place! The Cruisin’; Canvas brings the studio to your home and / or business. You provide the venue, music, drinks and snacks. We do the rest! Tami brings fun, interactive instruction along with easels, brushes, canvas, paints, aprons, tables, chairs, etc. There’ s no set-up or clean-up for you. The Cruisin’; Canvas makes your paint party easy for you to enjoy. Schedule a celebration or team building event today!
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK 26611 Hwy. 385, Hot Springs • 605-745-4600 • nps. gov / wica Wind Cave is the third longest cave in the United States and the sixth longest in the world. The park has a large surface area and is home to bison, prairie dogs, antelope, elk, coyote, mule and white tailed-deer. This is a fantastic park for morning hikes, wildlife photography, or camping at the Elk Mountain Campground. There are over 30 miles of hiking trails that meander through the open prairie and Ponderosa Pine forests. Bison are roaming, coyotes are on the prowl, and prairie dog towns are full of pups tussling. Wind Cave is a gem for wildlife viewing!
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