The Black Hills region

Dinosaur Excavation and Taphonomic Research Project

Travel Area Attractions


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The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers and cities; but to know someone here and there who thinks and feels with us, and though distant, is close to us in spirit—this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden.

Johann von Goethe

The Black Hills and Other Area Sites

The Black Hills region of South Dakota is a short drive from the Project Site. There are organized "field trips" to several of these sites that have geological or paleontological interest. However, the region is a very beautiful area for vacation or family time. Take advantage of participating in the Dinosaur Research Project to also visit this interesting area.

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General Area Information

Black Hills and Badlands	http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com
Rapid City Regional Airport	http://www.rcgov.org/Airport/

Museums

Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Hill City, SD	http://www.bhigr.com/
South Dakota Museum of Geology, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD	http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/museum
Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, SD, Hot Springs, SD	http://www.mammothsite.com/
Anna Miller Museum, Newcastle, WY	http://westoncountywyo-museum.org/?page_id=215

Natural Wonders

Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming	http://www.nps.gov/deto/
Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota	http://www.nps.gov/jeca/
Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota	http://www.nps.gov/wica/
Custer State Park, South Dakota	http://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/custer/default.aspx
Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota	http://www.spearfish.com/canyon/

Scenic Sights

Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota	http://www.nps.gov/moru/
Crazy Horse Memorial, South Dakota	http://www.crazyhorsememorial.org/

Interesting Towns

Deadwood, South Dakota	http://www.deadwood.com/
Lead, South Dakota	http://leadmethere.org/
Blackhills Mining Museum	http://blackhillsminingmuseum.com/
Sanford Lab Visitor Center	http://sanfordlabhomestake.com/
Spearfish, South Dakota	http://www.visitspearfish.com/
Hill City, South Dakota	http://www.hillcitysd.com/
Black Hills Central Railroad	http://www.1880train.com/
Newcastle, Wyoming	Newcastle

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