Wind Cave National Park, Black Hills
Wind Cave, named for the revolving air exchange between the cave system and atmosphere, is noted for its boxwork, popcorn and frostwork formations as well as its many miles of maze-like passageways. Not only is this 132-mile (213 km) cave the third longest cave in the U.S. and fourth longest in the world it boasts 95% of the world's thin calcite fins called boxwork. Yet what makes Wind Cave National Park a true gem is the geology of the maze-cave system and the environment above. Limestone, gypsum (calcium sulfate), acid-rich water and lots of time - 300 million years give or take a few - have... Read More all contributed to the formation of this complex and unusual cave. Up top the cave sits a whole 'nother world. Wind Cave National Park is one of the few remaining mixed-grass prairies in the United States. The natural entrance of the cave, once referred to as the hole that blew air, is a sacred site of the Lakota Indians. What's more, the park is home to native wildlife such as bison, elk, pronghorn, mule deer, coyotes and prairie dogs.
Wind Cave National Park tours, guides and outfitters
Go Native America (Adventure Travel Company)
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Go Native America, as its name implies, specializes in introducing people of all ages to Native American culture. Visit sacred sites, hear Native American stories, and learn a history missing from most school books. The day tours - Badlands, Black Hills, Wounded Knee, Little Bighorn and Devils Tower - are ideal for families with kids aged 8 and up. These individual adventures a ... Read More
Go Native America, as its name implies, specializes in introducing people of all ages to Native American culture. Visit sacred sites, hear Native American stories, and learn a history missing from most school books. The day tours - Badlands, Black Hills, Wounded Knee, Little Bighorn and Devils Tower - are ideal for families with kids aged 8 and up. These individual adventures are fully customized experiences enabling you to establish an itinerary that best suites your interests. All Native American Indian tours are guided by knowledgeable and experienced Native Americans. Of note, the multi-day tours for which the company is best known are tough going for kids under 15 years of age. They involve significant travel, do not offer activities especially designed for children, and rarely include kids.
Lakota Flute Player
Alfredo De Simone