EST. 1936 ON THE NATIONAL REGISTOR OF HISTORIC PLACES Free Family Attraction Photo by City of Box Elder BOX ELDER, • Towering Life-size Dinosaurs • Dino Gift Shop, Eatery, & Ice Cream • Trailhead to Skyline Wilderness Area EXPERIENCE NEW RENOVATIONS Box elder At the Eastern corridor to the Black Hills lies Box Elder, a city currently developing from its 1907 railroad roots. It’s home to Ellsworth Air Force Base, a hub for missile training and the future B-21 Raider. The base’s World War II heritage and economic contributions significantly shape the region. Box Elder thrives as a mixed military and civilian town, expanding with housing and population growth. The community invites guests to celebrate Patriot Day every summer as part of Hills-wide Independence Day festivals. Find Box Elder business listings on page 133. New ADA Park Access Enhanced Visitor Experience and Park Interpretation Stoller Access to all Areas of the Park New Areas Opened for Amazing Views of Rapid City, the Black Hills, and the Prarie Visitor Center Open Daily May-Sept 605-343-8687 • BlackHillsBadlands.com/DinosaurPark 940 SKYLINE DRIVE • RAPID CITY, SD 3 1 Great Family Attractions Location Mini Golf • Maze • Panning 23694 Strato Rim Drive Rapid City, SD On the Road to Rushmore The Black Hills’ Greatest Crystal Show Cave offering two different tours of the huge underground wind caverns. ADVENTURE TOUR 60 min covering 3 levels • CRYSTAL TOUR an easy 30 min • Very Rare Logomites • Helectites, Stalactites & Stalagmites • Frost-work & Box-work • 80% Covered in Calcite Crystals • Tours Every 20 Minutes • Exceptional Gift & Rock Shop • Free Caverns Museum • Free Crystal Mine— kids under 6 PUTZNGLO.COM • 605-716-1230 Hwy 44 • 4 Miles W of Rapid City 1.605.343.0542 • blackhillscaverns.com BlackHillsBadlands.com // 89 BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION DINOSAUR PARK
South Dakota Vacation Guide 2024 South Dakota Vacation Guide: Page 89
