South Dakota might not be the first place you think of as a vacation destination, but the Black Hills and surrounding areas are packed with incredible sights and activities. In this episode, we take you to the epicenter, Custer State Park, where you can see bison roam, hike some world-class trails, and take a scenic drive through granite spires and narrow tunnels. From there, we explore other fascinating public lands that are a short distance to a couple of hours away, including several national park service units. And as a bonus, there's not just one History Channel segment in this episode; we share multiple captivating stories about the adventurous people who previously explored these public lands.

Here are links about some of the places we mentioned in this episode:

·     Custer State Park

·     Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival (at Custer State Park)

·     Badlands National Park

·     Wind Cave National Park

·     Jewel Cave National Monument

·     Mount Rushmore National Memorial

·     Devils Tower National Monument

·     Crazy Horse Memorial

·     Minuteman Missile National Historic Park

·     Bear Butte State Park

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