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HISTORIC DEADWOOD Established with the discovery of gold in 1876, Deadwood is still known today for gunpowder, gold and gambling. Walk back into the past and experience daily shoot-outs (summer) by Wild West reenactors. Stop by the new Welcome Center and also experience captivating museums, gaming halls and a historic cemetery. DON’T MISS The Days of ’76 Museum, a tribute to the town’s pioneer past and cowboy heritage. Check out its impressive collection of carriages and wagons. LAURA INGALLS WILDER Made famous in the Little House on the Prairie books and TV series, De Smet celebrates the life of the Ingalls family in South Dakota. At the homestead, visitors drift back to pioneer life of the 1880s with costumed reenactors, wagon rides, one-room schools and live performances in summer. DON’T MISS Held every year during the month of July, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant attracts visitors from around the world. RODEOS South Dakota’s link to its cowboy roots is visible at dozens of rodeos held across the state each year. From bronc busting and barrel racing to bull riding and steer wrestling, even newbies get caught up in the excitement! DON’T MISS The Days of ’76 Rodeo each July in Deadwood, complete with historic parades and real cowboy action. In January, hit the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo in Rapid City. TRAIL RIDING Hankering for a horse, a cowboy hat and a Wild West adventure? Hit the trails and take a ride into the past. Dude ranches off er day trips to or weeklong vacations. Many off er trail rides, ATVing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and campfires beneath a sea of stars. DON’T MISS Ghost Canyon Ranch, Keystone; Circle View Ranch, Badlands; Crow Creek Guest Ranch, Belle Fourche; and High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City.
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