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10 Epic THINGS TO DO at  Wind CAVE NATIONAL PARK

South Dakota

Go Bird Watching

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Wind Cave is home to a vast array of more than 100 species of birds year-round with many more visiting seasonally during migrations.

Go Stargazing

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Wind Cave, while not a designated dark sky park, is still a fantastic place to see unobstructed views of the vast night sky.

LOOK & LISTEN FOR ELK

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A lot of people don't know that Wind Cave is home to an elk population numbering in the hundreds thanks to a successful reintroduction effort in the early 1900's.

SEE THE PRAIRIE DOGS

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A family favorite, prairie dogs are endlessly fun to watch as they go about digging, yipping, and frolicking amidst the waving prairie grass.

CAMP UNDER THE STARS

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We always recommend camping out. There are two options for camping in Wind Cave National Park, Elk Mountain Campground and backcountry camping.

HIKE BOLAND RIDGE TRAIL

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This strenuous 5 mile out-and-back trail offers panoramic views of the Black Hills and rolling plains in the distance.

DRIVE WIND CAVE GEOLOGY TOUR

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Far from the florescent-lit classroom sounding name, the Geology Tour is a 20 mile gravel road that winds through the heart of the park

HIKE RANKIN RIDGE

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Rankin Ridge is the perfect hike for visitors who want spectacular views without all the fuss of a long hike.

See THE BISON

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It's hard not to see bison on a trip to Wind Cave, but getting an opportunity to view these majestic mammals from  safe distance is one that should not be missed.

EXPLORE THE CAVE

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Despite having plenty of above-ground beauty, no trip to Wind Cave is complete without touring the cave itself.

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