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South Dakota is full of tourist attractions to please all. Nature lovers will love the beautiful views and many nature parks. History buffs will find a variety of Wild West experiences. Below is a sampling of activities available in South Dakota.

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CUSTER- BEDROCK CITY THEME PARK- US HIGHWAYS 16 & 385, Custer.    Your kids will love the walk around Bedrock. Tour the houses and town building, ride a flintstonemobile and the Iron Horse Train. There's even a show to see your favorite Flintstone's characters! Don't forget to take the kids to Mt. Rockmore to get a photo. Restaurant on site. There is also a campground on site. Open May 20 - Sept 4; call for current hours. $8 for ages 6 and over, 5 and under Free. 605.673.4079

KADOKA- BADLANDS PETRIFIED GARDENS- Exit 152 from I-90, Kadoka. Outdoor park with the largest petrified trees and logs found in the Badlands area. There is also an indoor museum with prehistoric fossils and a fluorescent mineral exhibit.    Open mid- April - November 1.   Call for cost and hours.   605.837.2448

KEYSTONE- MOUNT RUSHMORE- Highway 244, Keystone. Just amazing! See Mount Rushmore from the overlook then walk through the museum.   Open May 1- May 13- 8 am - 7 pm, May 14 - Aug 31- 8 am - 10 pm, Sept 1 - Sept 30- 8 am - 9 pm, Oct 1 - Apr 30- 8 am - 5 pm.   $8 annual parking fee per personal vehicle.   605.574.3198

KEYSTONE- RUSHMORE CAVE- 13622 Hwy 40, Keystone. The area's largest stalactite cave. One hour tour. Open daily June - August 8a - 8p, and May, September, October 9a -5p.     $8.50 for ages 13 and over, $5 for ages 5 - 12yrs, and 4 & under Free. 605.255.4384

RAPID CITY- BEAR COUNTRY USA- Located at 13820 S. Hwy 16; about 8 miles south of Rapid City. Drive-through nature center.   See animals as they roam freely.   Hours: June - Aug 8a - 6p, Late April - May and Sept - Mid Nov 9a - 5p. For information call: 605.343.2290

RAPID CITY- BLACK HILLS CAVERN- Located at 2600 Cavern Rd, Rapid City. Features 28 cave formations. Two types of tours available. Open May 1 - September 30. Call for hours and costs. 605.343.0542