While there is a charge for cave tours at Wind Cave National Park, there’s no entry fee to enter the park so hiking is free and really quite accessible: several of the trailheads are right off US Highway 385 or South Dakota Highway 87, so it’s easy to hop in the car and drive from […]
National Parks and Monuments
Cave Tours at Wind Cave National Park
While Wind Cave National Park is a great place to hike and see bison near Hot Springs, South Dakota, its biggest attraction is obviously the cave! Unlike some caves where you can walk a few steps inside or see into a big opening, you can’t see any of the cave from above ground – it’s […]
Jr. Ranger Day at Jewel Cave National Monument
Jewel Cave National Monument in Custer is hosting a Jr. Ranger Day on Saturday, May 14th. Families can learn about bats and build a bat house at the visitor center from 11 AM-noon (must pre-register here), in addition to the normal cave tours and other activities. Families may also want to check out the National […]
Build a Bluebird House at Wind Cave National Park
Wind Cave National Park will offer a free bluebird box-building workshop on Saturday, April 16th. Two sessions are available: 9 AM and 11 AM, and pre-registration is required as spots are limited. Park staff will share information about bluebirds in the Visitor Center’s auditorium, then everyone will head outside to build their box. They’re asking […]