Whether you are a fan of HBO's Deadwood series or not,
you'll find the natural beauty and history of South Dakota's Black Hills region
fascinating. Our Rocky Mountain vacations are planned to take in the best of
the region. On the northern leg of the trip, you'll visit Sturgis (home of the
biggest motorcycle rally in the world) and just down the road, the infamous
Deadwood. Though recently made more famous by the TV series, the town really
has a history of infamy. Gambling and the wildness of the Old West found a home
here, and the place still holds a sense of that character, though now it's
really a safe, fun place to visit.
Mount Rushmore and
Black Hills National Forest
Traveling further south, you'll visit several other
locations that are famous for both natural beauty and historical importance.
Mount Rushmore is one of America's most famous landmarks, and seeing it
yourself is unlike seeing it in a photograph. You will be amazed at the scale
of the project and all that it represents. Biking through this region gives one
that unique experience of concurrent excitement and peace.
Mickelson Trail, a
Converted Railroad, Offers Plenty to See
The entire area is beautiful and there is never a lack of
interesting things to see as we pedal along the back roads and the Mickelson
Trail. The trail in its entirety is 109 miles long and includes more than 100
converted railroad bridges and four tunnels through solid rock.
By the early 1900's, the bison population of the US had
nearly been wiped out. Wind Cave National Park was one of the first places
selected by the American Bison Society to establish a protected herd. The
national park now offers the chance to see bison, pronghorn, elk, and prairie
dogs as well as Wind Cave, which is the fourth longest cave in the world.
Accommodations on the trip offer the best of both worlds.
You'll stay in luxuriously appointed facilities decorated in the rustic style
reminiscent of the Old West and the traditions of South Dakota.
Austin-Lehman leads fantastic adventure vacation tours all
over the world, but that doesn’t mean we've lost sight of the outstanding
opportunities for vacations in the Rocky Mountains. Nobody knows this part of
the country better than we do and our Rocky Mountain vacation packages have
something for everyone. Book your tour today at www.austinlehman.com.
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