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South Dakota- Evans Plunge (Hot Springs)

I have the bumper sticker to prove that we loved Evans Plunge, a natural warm water swimming pool in Hot Springs, SD. Hedda rode me down the slide at least fifteen times. They had great little pools for us to hang out in, as well as fast and tall slides for those who dare. Do [...]

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Hot Springs, SD

For families wanting to see Mount Rushmore, I’d STRONGLY suggest Hot Springs, SD, over Rapid City because of the beauty and quiet of the place. Xavier loved climbing on the train at the visitor’s center. Then after walking along River Street downtown and looking at some shops, we waded through the spring fed waters.

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South Dakota–Blue Bison (Hot Springs)

Blue Bison, in the heart of downtown Hot Springs, serves the best chili. For more information, see the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce website.

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South Dakota–Flatiron Coffee (Hot Springs)

Flatiron Coffee and Bar in Hot Springs has great coffee (brewed on site) and beautiful guest suites.

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South Dakota– Would the Real Crazy Horse Please Stand Up (Crazy Horse, SD)

There he is…right under the arm of this statue which represents what the finished mountain sculpture will look like. Talk about dedication. The project began June 3, 1948, and continues to grind forward. One cool way to donate, since the foundation depends on donations, is to buy a rock from the excavation to be a [...]

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South Dakota– Become a Junior Archaeologist at The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, SD

The Mammoth Site tour winds through an actual archaeological dig site where mammoth tusks and skulls emerge from the red clay. A huge wooden dome shelters the dig site for workers and visitors, so come rain or shine.
Sign your kids up to become junior archaelogists; the kiddies learn how to use tools and [...]

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South Dakota– Experience the Crazy and Fun Cosmos Mystery Area

Cosmos is Greek for “world order,” but the world’s turned upside down at Cosmos Mystery Area on the outskirts of Rapid City, SD. The wacky cabin in this picture makes walking across the floor so difficult that my pregnant self had to crawl across the floor. (Note: take care of yourselves pregos, especially since your [...]

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South Dakota– Welcome to Wall Drug

Home of the 5 cent cup of coffee and “Free Ice Water” ad campaign. You will see signs for Wall Drug for miles and miles as you near Wall, SD. It’s about the only thing in town, but the store (which is now a multi-block complex) became a famous pit stop in the 1930s by [...]

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South Dakota– Deadwood and Wild Bill’s End

The sign proclaims what locals say is not a true fact. Actually, the owner of this bar just wants to drive business his way. I don’t care. It’s still a cool sign that makes for a cool picture.

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