I can't tell you the day of the week, but I know my heart is happy— experiencing places we'd never thought we'd visit and love. South Dakota is stunning and the sights are blowing us away! —@arrowsandbow 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 herd of 1,300. Visit Sept. 25, 2020, to witness the spectacle, or explore anytime. The park’s 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 Visitor Center. More on page 65. truly wild #1 STATE PARKS THAT GIVE NATIONAL PARKS A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY Budget Travel Don't Miss Dine in any of Custer State Park ’s four restaurants and you’ll know: This isn’t your average picnic fare. Whether you try succulent sliders with a view of Legion Lake or a seared steak salad on Sylvan Lake Lodge ’s stone veranda, you’ll enjoy locally-sourced ingredients—especially buffalo—nicely prepared. Nearby, the town of Custer is making a name for itself as a haven for foodies. Go for the creative fl avor combinations at Black Hills Burger & Bun , small-batch brews with craveable pub fare at Mt. Rushmore Brewing Company/ Pounding Fathers Brew Pub and chef-driven, globally inspired plates at Skogen Kitchen . Just be sure to reserve a table for the latter. Nearby Towns: Custer (4 miles) Skogen Kitchen TravelSouthDakota.com // 5
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