South Dakota
There is more to South Dakota than Mount Rushmore. In addition to the faces of four U.S. presidents - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln - a monument to Crazy Horse is also carved in the mountain. Wind cave National Park, the world's second longest cave, is more than an underground maze. Up top sits one of America's last mixed grass prairies. Jewel Cave National Monument is all about calcite crystals. Black Hills National Forest was sacred ground for the Lakota and home to a plethora of Wild West characters. Grasslands meet eroded canyons at Badlands Na... Read Moretional Park. Custer State Park may not have national standing yet it has nothing to envy. It boasts scenic drives, hiking trails, clear blue lakes, charming lodges and wildlife. A family vacation in South Dakota is about prospectors, Native Americans, bison and homesteaders as well as wide-open spaces.
South Dakota hotels and accommodation
Cedar Pass Lodge (Hotel)
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The Cedar Pass Lodge, managed by Forever Resorts, is little more than a dump. The so-called historic cabins are neither rustic nor charming but rather basic and old. The food at the adjacent Cedar Pass Restaurant is just ok. So why have we included this accommodation? Two reasons. Cedar Pass Lodge and the equ ... Read More
The Cedar Pass Lodge, managed by Forever Resorts, is little more than a dump. The so-called historic cabins are neither rustic nor charming but rather basic and old. The food at the adjacent Cedar Pass Restaurant is just ok. So why have we included this accommodation? Two reasons. Cedar Pass Lodge and the equally bleak Badland's Inn are the only alternatives to camping at Badlands National Park. Sunset and sunrise are magical park moments. Don't book more than one night; the Badlands are a one-day trip.
Badlands from Cedar Pass Cabin
Alfredo De Simone
State Game Lodge (Lodge)
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The historic State Game Lodge is a pleasant surprise. Not only is this brick and wood hotel situated in the heart of Custer State Park, it combines past and present, offers comfort on the prairie, and the restaurant boasts more than hamburgers. But make no mistake State Game Lodge is not a resort. The only or ... Read More
The historic State Game Lodge is a pleasant surprise. Not only is this brick and wood hotel situated in the heart of Custer State Park, it combines past and present, offers comfort on the prairie, and the restaurant boasts more than hamburgers. But make no mistake State Game Lodge is not a resort. The only organized activities are those offered by the park. The cabins have fire pits but there is no swimming pool. Area attractions are a 30 minutes drive. NB: The lodge rooms are stately. The motel rooms are simple. The rustic cabins are spacious.
American Bison, State Game Lodge
Alfredo De Simone