Insiders' Guide® to South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands, 4th

by T. D. Griffith and Dustin D. Floyd

• ISBN13: 9780762741922
• ISBN10: 0762741929
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-10-01
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide

Summary

Casinos, steakhouses, gold mines, historic landscapes, and the infamous town of Deadwood make South Dakota's Black Hills the perfect blend of history and entertainment. This guide points to the best places in the area for lodging, dining, shopping, and recreation, making it indispensable for any traveller to the Black Hills.

Author Biography

T. D. Griffith has traveled to 40 countries and has contributed to more than two dozen travel guides. He is the author of five books and has written articles for numerous newspapers and magazines. He and his wife live in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Dustin D. Floyd is a sixth-generation South Dakotan. He works as a copywriter in Deadwood, and has helped write and revise a number of articles and books on the Dakotas, Montana, and Wyoming.

Bert and Jane Gildart are hikers, writers, and photographers specializing in outdoor recreation, including the FalconGuide® Hiking South Dakota's Black Hills Country.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	x
How to Use This Book	1	(2)
Area Overview	3	(9)
Getting Here, Getting Around	12	(14)
History	26	(16)
The Natural World	42	(13)
Accommodations	55	(19)
Campgrounds	74	(14)
Restaurants	88	(23)
Nightlife	111	(10)
Gaming and Casinos	121	(8)
Shopping	129	(15)
Attractions	144	(27)
Kidstuff	171	(9)
Annual Events and Festivals	180	(23)
The Arts	203	(15)
Parks and Mountains	218	(17)
The Badlands and Nearby	235	(19)
Recreation	254	(36)
Spectator Sports	290	(3)
Day Trips and Weekend Getaways	293	(15)
Relocation	308	(13)
Education	321	(14)
Child Care	335	(3)
Health Care	338	(9)
Retirement	347	(7)
Media	354	(6)
Worship and Spirituality	360	(5)
Index	365	(16)
About the Authors	381