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Lanky pines, gentle creeks, and massive granite outcroppings sprawl throughout the park’s 71,000 acres TOP THINGS TO DO ✦ Get caught in a buffalo jam. Custer State Park is home to 1,400 bison — the second largest public free-roaming herd in the US. Learn the story of this herd through engaging and dynamic displays at the Bison Center on Wildlife Loop Road. ✦ Twist and turn around pigtail bridges and through one-lane, rock-walled tunnels on the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway. ✦ Pick the perfect adventure from trails that wind through forested mountains and expansive prairie or summit Black Elk Peak. After your hike, cool off on the banks of one of the park’s lakes. ✦ Watch for wildlife like prairie dogs, deer, pronghorn, mountain goats, elk, and bighorn sheep that roam free in the park. If you’re lucky, the infamous begging burros may give you a warm greeting. Come spring, look for the newest additions to the park — baby bisons, also known as ‘cinnamons’. ✦ Stay at a historic lodge or campground for an immersive experience. Pick from Blue Bell Lodge, State Game Lodge, Sylvan Lake Lodge, Legion Lake Lodge, Creekside Lodge, or from cabins or campsites across the park. Each offers amenities to suit your adventure. ✦ Experience live theatre at the Black Hills Playhouse, where top-notch performances are set in a truly unique environment.
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