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Natural wonders and more Nestled in Fall River Canyon, Hot Springs emerged as a pioneering health retreat, now blossoming into an arts beacon and therapeutic haven. The town is near Wind Cave National Park and State Recreation areas, Angostura, and Sheps Canyon. EDUCATION & HISTORY The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs invites you to step back in time, where over 60 mammoths met their fate in a prehistoric sinkhole. This site, unparalleled in its mammoth bone concentration, also showcases fossils of 87 additional species from the Ice Age. Interactive tours and educational activities await, along with a peek into the scientific lab where history is continuously unearthed. At mile zero of the George S. Mickelson Trail, the Trails, Trains & Pioneer Museum in Edgemont unravels the region’s rich heritage. REJUVENATE Evans Plunge Mineral Springs, beckoning visitors since 1890, holds the title of the Black Hills’ longestrunning attraction. Submerge in the therapeutic embrace of natural spring waters, amplified by modern comforts such as slides, pools for the little ones, and tranquil steam rooms. A stroll by the river downtown is something you will not want to miss—this walk unveils the architectural magnificence of sandstone structures that echo the grandeur of a different era. Find Hot Springs business listings on page 144.
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