South Dakota Vacation Guide - 2026 South Dakota Vacation Guide
Black Hills of Wyoming
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Weston County
Skirting the Western edge of the Black Hills, Weston County showcases ranching communities and lifestyles that still boast outdoor adventure. Close to Jewel Cave National Monument and other regional attractions, Newcastle is a great spot to explore.
The area is rich in pioneer and Native American history, which is featured at community museums.
Trails are scattered throughout the county that you can bike and hike in the summer, or snowshoe and cross-country ski in the winter. Throw in a line to fish at Black Elk Pond and LAK Reservoir.
Stay in Newcastle, where visitors can dine, go antiquing, and golf.
See Weston County business listings on page 161
Devils Tower Country
Crook County, dubbed Devils Tower Country, is home to Devils Tower National Monument, the nation’s first monument, and a history all its own.
Explore regional communities Sundance, Hulett, and Moorcroft, which all offer full amenities and accommodations from hotels to camping.
Just outside of Sundance, the Bear Lodge Mountains offer an expansive trail system for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. Check for local trail races and mountain biking classics.
Relax at Keyhole State Park near Moorcroft, WY, where you can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, and camping.
As you trek throughout the Black Hills of Wyoming, stop by the Devils Tower Trading Post just outside Devils Tower National Monument to grab a souvenir and ice cream.
Living History
The Vore Buffalo Jump, near Beulah, WY, is an archeological site and natural sinkhole once used by regional Native American tribes as a bison trap for nearly 300 years.
The legend of the Sundance Kid lives in Sundance, WY, the community that gave the notorious outlaw his name. Learn his history and the community’s Western roots at the Crook County Museum & Art Gallery.
The Hulett Museum & Art Gallery also exhibits prehistoric, cultural, and historical artifacts. Relive the rugged journeys of the trail drivers who forged their path through the rugged frontier at the West Texas Trail Museum in Moorcroft.
See Wyoming business listings on pages 131, 141, 145, 149, 151, 160, 161
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