BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION Walking Tour Along Fall River The Mammoth Site Hot Springs Continued from page 69 Swim, splash and soak in the warm mineral waters. Be sure to try the waterslides, fun tubes, Tarzan rings, water basketball, spa tub, steam room and saunas. of the Black Hills from an exciting perspective. Located in the Southern Black Hills of South Dakota, historic Hot Springs and the surrounding area offer spectacular views unlike any other. The annual Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival is set for Aug. 24 and 25, 2019. The celebration in the sky includes balloon launches, a night glow, arts and crafts, and more throughout town. THINGS TO DO Hot Springs is home to The Mammoth Site , world famous for the largest concentration of mammoth remains in the world. This American Alliance of Museums (AAM) accredited site is the final resting place for more than 60 large Columbian and woolly mammoths, as well as an additional 87 animal species, that became trapped in a spring-fed sinkhole during the last Ice Age. Tour this indoor active dig site and view Ice Age fossils. See the front lines of a critical battle to save the Spanish Mustang, the fi st horse of America, at Windcross Conservancy Spanish Mustang Preserve. Or, visit the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary where a herd of more than 500 horses run free on 11,000 acres. Stop into The Morris Grand Gallery , an international destination with contemporary and European works, Native American art and artifacts, jewelry, pottery, minerals and sculptures. The gallery is housed in a building that once was a theater that hosted opera, plays, vaudeville and movies. Indulge your senses as you search for one-of-a-kind treasures. Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons provides a unique adventure and an opportunity to experience the incredible natural beauty 72 // #DiscoverBlackHills OUTDOOR RECREATION A short drive south of Hot Springs will lead you to excellent camping and boating opportunities at Angostura Reservoir and Recreation Area . The reservoir has crystal clear waters, 36 miles of shoreline and some of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the state. Sheps Canyon Recreation Area is located along the western side and provides access to the boat ramp and prime shore fishing a eas. Just west of town, squeeze in a round at the Southern Hills Golf Course , an award-winning course in one of the most beautiful settings in the Hills. The golf course also provides an ideal location for weddings and reunions. The Union Depot Visitor’s Center on North River Street is the starting point and main artery of the Freedom Trail. Look up and see the four-story 1893 schoolhouse, now home to the Pioneer Museum in Hot Springs, as well as the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which houses the Battle Mountain Museum. For Hot Springs business listings, turn to page 149.
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