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Homestake Opera House MILES ABOVE ORDINARY Tucked into the steepest folds of the Black Hills, Lead is a place where you can escape from the world—an off-the-beaten path playground where one can enjoy some of the best outdoor fun. Tucked into the steepest folds of the Black Hills, Lead is a place where you can escape from the world—an off-the-beaten path playground where one can enjoy some of the best outdoor fun. High in the Black Hills, surrounded by Ponderosa pine forests, meandering trout streams and magnificent mountain meadows, Lead (pronounced “Leed”) is one of South Dakota’s most memorable communities. Looking for adventure-filled, year-round outdoor recreation? Lead might just be the perfect alternative you’ve been looking for. This historic gold town is an off-thebeaten path playground where people are more about relaxed authenticity than glamorous trends. Here, the only rush hour happens because you are thrilled to go play outside. Lead offers some of the Black Hills’ most inviting outdoor opportunities. Three trailheads located in town will get you started on the 109-mile George S. Mickelson Trail. A short drive down Hwy 14A takes you to the southern entrance of breathtaking Spearfish Canyon and all of its recreational opportunities—hiking, biking, rock climbing and more. Other nearby outdoors activities include golfing, fly-fishing and deer or wild turkey hunting. Lead is an all-seasons destination. Snowmobile, ATV and UTV rentals can be found at Rec Springs Resort or Trailshead Lodge as well as accommodations and food for hungry travelers. Lead’s history shows its compelling face as a mining town with the architecture and landmarks to prove it. Its glory days are reflected in the historic institutions such as the Historic Homestake Opera House and the Black Hills Mining Museum. The town’s intriguing history is also on display at the new Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center overlooking the majestic Open Cut. To the backcountry aficionados with a taste for muddy trails, the history buffs desiring a firsthand look into yesteryear, and the weekend warriors looking to make the most of that well deserved break: Lead has what you are looking for. Come and play to your heart’s content!
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