The Custer State Park Wildlife Loop should never be bypassed. No two visits to the Wildlife Loop are alike, as you never know where and when South Dakota’s most spellbinding animals will surface.
In May, we mapped out 10 unique reasons to visit the Black Hills during summer’s peak. This month, we’re going to branch out a bit by covering five quintessential South Dakota attractions, all of which are a short drive from Rushmore Express, a classic, family-friendly Keystone inn.
Not surprisingly, many families often utilize their natural exploratory abilities on some of the prettiest Black Hills hiking trails. The various pathways that meander through South Dakota’s most beloved national forest are just a short drive from Rushmore Express.
Memories of Mount Rushmore, Dinosaur Park, or Wind Cave will last a lifetime. Perhaps the only thing more important than your itinerary filled with classic Black Hills attractions is the overnight accommodations.
One of the finest pleasures known to humankind is visiting Mount Rushmore at night, just as the sun dips behind the sculpture, and the stars subtly twinkle from above, creating a soft glow that instinctively melts one’s heart.
