wonder We woke up at the crack of dawn for a ‘Buffalo Sunrise Safari.’ Minutes in, we were face-to-face with dozens of buffalo! This morning was defi nitely not a buffa-low, but a buffa-HIGH! 1. CUSTER STATE PARK Experience the rugged beauty of the Wild West, where buffalo still thunder across the earth and graze the open plains—especially during the park’s annual Buffalo Roundup . Each fall, the ground rumbles as crews saddle up to drive in the resident herd. Visit September 27, 2019, to witness the spectacle, or explore anytime—71,000 acres invite you to hike, mountain bike, rock climb, ride horseback, cruise scenic byways and fi sh in four mountain lakes. Stay nearby in any of the park lodges and be sure to check out the exhibits at the new visitor center. More on page 40. Don't Miss On March 1, 2019, celebrate the 100th anniversary of Custer State Park —and the birth of South Dakota’s state park system—with cake, ice cream and special programs, including guided hikes on park grounds. Before you go, download the Custer State Park app for tours including the “Centennial Journey,” which shares the park’s rich history. NEARBY CITIES Custer: 4 miles TravelSouthDakota.com // 5 —@traveling_newlyweds LOVE HORSES? GIDDY UP IN CUSTER STATE PARK: gfp.sd.gov/csp-trails
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