Natural wonders Founded as a pioneering health retreat, Hot Springs is now a space of rejuvenation and prehistoric wonder. The town is near Wind Cave National Park and two state recreation areas: Angostura and Sheps Canyon. Step back in time at The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs , where the bones of more than 60 mammoths are fossilized in a prehistoric sinkhole. The site also showcases fossils of 87 additional Ice Age species. Educational activities and interactive, self-guided tours make this a fun and exciting experience. railway adventures Edgemont, a small town on the southern edge of the Black Hills, is shaped by 1890 railroad history and is a true gem of the region. Explore the history of Edgemont at the Trails, Trains, & Pioneer Museum, which is found at mile zero of the George S. Mickelson Trail. The museum has an extensive collection on the Burlington Railroad. Visit Teddy Roosevelt City Park, where the former president once spoke at the gazebo in the park. The only covered bridge in the Northern Plains is also located at the city park. A city pool, golf course, and trap club add to your adventures. In the summer, watch live theatre performances in a converted sale barn and join in on rodeos and community festivals showcasing the local spirit. Edgemont is also rich in hunting, fishing, biking, and horseback riding. A variety of lodging is available to extend your stay, and you can relax at the local taphouse and enjoy dinner at a South Dakota steakhouse. See Edgemont business listings on page 141 Rejuvenate Make a splash at Evans Plunge Mineral Springs, South Dakota’s oldest attraction, where you can enjoy the natural spring waters and float, slide, or try to walk on water using the gymnast rings. Stroll by the river downtown and photograph the sandstone sculpted by the water. Cascade Falls is a popular natural swimming hole. Each August, the Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival livens up the sky. See Hot Springs business listings on page 144 Evans Plunge Mineral Springs Your Ice Age Adventure Awaits! museum Ice Age Daily summer programs www.mammothsite.org 605-745-6017 BlackHillsBadlands.com // 111 BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION HOT SPRINGS EDGEMONT
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