Over the Hills & Beyond the Imagination A two hour and fifteen minute round trip
through the scenic Black Hills

Imagine yourself immersed in the staggering beauty of the Black Hills of Western South Dakota! Imagine you're gliding over the rugged landscape aboard a vintage steam train, like those that helped settle the Great American West!

Very few people have looked eye-to-eye with a full-grown black bear through the window of their family car. If they have, it was not by choice. Even fewer have seen a reindeer or a elk up close. However, many people have experiences like these at Bear Country U.S.A. in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Black Hills most complete mining experience. Tour an original 1890's underground mine with a free gold ore sample. Pan for gold by Battle Creek with guaranteed gold. Gem panning also available. Two giftshops and eatery on site.

Big Thunder Gold Mine has recaptured the excitement and romance of this bygone era. Find yourself traveling back in time as you tour the authentic 1890's gold mine and learn about the mining experience from knowledgable guides.

* Big Thunder Gold Mine is completely handicapped accessible and fun for all ages!

We have two forms of panning now. Panning in a creek on a Black Hills National Forest Claim learning to sluice, dig the material from the earth, classify and then pan the material. 1/2 day and whole day fieldtrips. Just like they did in the 1880's. The other panning is the commercial panning on site in the sluices. Reservations are needed for the creek claim. They all leave with guaranteed gold. Come explore the 1880s!

Helicoptor tours of Southern Hills including Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Needles, Cathedral Spires, Harney Peak, Custer State Park, Sylvan Lake, Wildlife, and everything in between.

Living Map Theater

The Living Map Theater is a multimedia presentation covering the Black Hills Gold rush, with a 24 ft X 28 ft 3D map. The movie, with historical photos, actual film, and reenactments tells the gold rush story while lights on the map show where the events happened. The entire program is approximately 35 minutes long and is shown every hour on the hour. Our gift shop offers souvenirs, gifts for children and adults, home décor, South Dakota made products, antiques and much more.

Come Visit the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, one of America’s greatest private wilderness areas! Founded in 1988 by Dayton O. Hyde.
See hundreds of wild mustangs and their foals roaming free across wind swept prairies. Travel back in time and view the rugged natural beauty of America as it was 100 years ago. Explore wild horse history and learn how important horses were to early man.

The Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon is located just 4 miles west of Hill City on Deerfield Road, 12138 Ray Smith Road, Hill City, SD 57745.

A visit to the Circle B Ranch is like stepping back in time. Guest can stroll along the wooden sidewalks of the Old West town, browse in the Wild Horse Gift Shop, sip a cold sarsaparilla in the Circle B Stage Stop, or watch the world-class woodcarver, Doug Ladd, shape one of his creations. Lots of folks come to experience a taste of the old west on our trail rides through the pine forest or a jaunt on a friendly pony.

Crazy Horse is truly a work in progress and we have a number of exciting initiatives underway. All aspects of the project continue to grow due to the wonderful support received from friends throughout the country. We invite you to come and see first hand the progress being made on the mountain carving,

The Granite Peaks Are Calling ...

The clear mountain waters are inviting, and the open ranges are waiting to be discovered. Bring your family to Custer State Park, and let yourself run wild.

Custer State Park in the Black Hills encompasses 71,000 acres of spectacular terrain and an abundance of wildlife. Within the park, you'll discover a world of adventure!

This kind of fun can't be bottled, but our water sure could be.

Our sparkling naturally warm mineral water creates the World's Largest Natural Warm Water Indoor Swimming Pool.