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Embrace the traditions of the American West with authentic experiences and adventures across the region. CHUCKWAGONS Take in a chuckwagon supper and show at Blue Bell Chuckwagon Cookout in Custer State Park, Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show in Rapid City or High Plains Western Heritage Center in Spearfish. The fare is authentic cowboy grub and the music and humor are decidedly Western. Selections are hearty and simple. Think beef or chicken over the fire brushed with barbecue sauce, beans thick with bacon and rustic applesauce. When the dinner bell rings, fill your tin plate. After supper, be entertained with old-time Western music and ranch humor during a cowboy music show. Some chuckwagon shows also offer hayrides. LIVE REENACTMENTS Find legends, lore and plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment during suspenseful, family-friendly reenactments. Deadwood history roams the streets in the summer as reenactors perform free daily shows and shootouts on Main Street. In the evening, those reenactors perform the thrilling Trial of Jack McCall. Experience an Old West shootout on the 1880 Train. Cowboys stop the train and passengers are “held up” halfway through these specially-designated rides. Take a walk through living history at Four Mile Old West Town in Custer. Reenactors share their knowledge of life in the Old West and perform a weekly melodrama. Relive history on the Sip & Walk tour that begins and ends at the Crook County Museum in Sundance, WY. RODEOS Kick up dust at top rodeo events across the region where athletes compete in this high-adrenaline sport. If you visit around the Fourth of July, go to the Black Hills Roundup in Belle Fourche. It’s five exciting days of wild rodeo action, family-friendly festivities and a stunning fireworks display. HORSEBACK RIDING Stunning landscapes and trusted trails make the Black Hills and Badlands the perfect place for horseback adventures. GUIDED TRAIL RIDES Saddle up at a sprawling dude ranch or trot along winding trails on a peaceful guided horseback ride. Outfitters and guest ranches have a horse for you, or you can bring your own. Book a guided ride with Blue Bell Stables in Custer State Park, Hurley Butte Horseback in Badlands National Park or Trail Rides at High Country Guest Ranch in Hill City. Their experienced and friendly wranglers help you learn all of the basics. HORSE CAMPS Settle down in the evening at one of the many horse camps throughout the area. These specialized campsites offer room for trailer parking, horse pens, water and electricity so you can relax after a long day of riding. CATTLE RANCH Get a taste of life on a cattle ranch at Dennis Ranch near Sturgis, where you’ll ride horses, check cattle and participate in cattle drives.
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