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Water cisterns on the trail will not be available until spring.
Imagine a path where the ghosts of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane still roam. A path where bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders can explore spruce and ponderosa pine forests. And, a path accessible to the very young, the very old and people of all abilities.


The George S. Mickelson Trail, in the heart of the beautiful Black Hills, was completed in September of 1998. Its gentle slopes and easy access allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills. There are more than 100 converted railroad bridges and four hard rock tunnels along the trail. Much of the trail passes through National Forest Land, but there are parts of the trail that pass through privately owned land, where trail use is restricted to the trail only. It is vital to the future of the trail that users respect the land and others on the trail.

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A small, get-away park, Llewellyn Johns’ ten first-come, first-served campsites offer spur-of-the-moment camping. Nearby Shadehill Recreation Area offers recreational opportunities as well as points of historical interest to keep you busy all day. Or, if you prefer peace and quiet, this is a great campground to just sit back and relax


Historic Interest
Many historic figures have crossed through the Shadehill/Llewellyn Johns area, including Hugh Glass and Custer’s 1874 Expedition. In 1823, Glass was attacked by a grizzly bear in this area, which is documented in the novel Lord Grizzly.

Llewellyn Johns
Recreation Area
C/O Shadehill
Recreation Area
19150 Summerville Road,
Box 63
Shadehill, SD 57653
(605) 374-7114

Staycation Directory is a personal courtesy, I compile the venues on my own time for your convenience. Sorry if you area is not yet covered. If you have a staycation idea or know a cool place that you would like to share with us? We are looking for some great local ideas especially for your hometown!
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A Sacred Mountain
Many American Indians see Bear Butte as a place where the creator has chosen to communicate with them through visions and prayer.
During your staycation, you will see colorful pieces of cloth and small bundles or pouches hanging from the trees. These prayer cloths and tobacco ties represent the prayers offered by individuals during their worship. Please respect these offerings and leave them undisturbed.


Historical and Cultural Interest
Artifacts dating back 10,000 years have been found near Bear Butte. In more recent times, however, the Cheyenne and Lakota people have maintained a spiritual tie to this mountain.

Notable leaders including Red Cloud, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull have all visited Bear Butte. These visits culminated with an 1857 gathering of many Indian nations to discuss the advancement of white settlers into the Black Hills.

George A. Custer, who led an expedition of 1,000 men into the region, camped near the mountain. Custer verified the rumors of gold in the Black Hills. Bear Butte then served as a landmark that helped guide the rush of invading prospectors and settlers into the region.

Bear Butte State Park
PO Box 688; E Hwy 79
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5240
Email: BearButte@state.sd.us

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Location: 805 W. Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Telephone: (605) 224-8295.
The South Dakota Discovery Center and Aquarium is housed in the old Pierre Municipal Power & Light building. Sixty hands-on exhibits include sound, vision, light, electricity and motion.

They have tons of activities for the whole family. From Kids Preschool Science Fridays, Blunt Science Wednesdays to Kids Classes (Kids in the Kitchen, Woodworking, Science Saturdays (same as Badge Days)
Badge Days, Lego Mindstorms, Club Invention (Summer). For the Adults they have Open Wide and Trek Inside Growing Up Wild: PreK-Grade 3 Educators Discover A Watershed. The discovery center and aquarium in South Dakota is a must see when considering a staycation.

South Dakota Discovery Center & Aquarium
805 West Sioux Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-1858
United States

Phone 1 (605) 224-8295
http://www.sd-discovery.com
Cost
Adult $5.00
Child 3-12 $3.00
Child 2 & under FREE

Staycation Directory is a personal courtesy, I compile the venues on my own time for your convenience. Sorry if you area is not yet covered. If you have a staycation idea or know a cool place that you would like to share with us? We are looking for some great local ideas especially for your hometown!
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When Considering a staycation for the family parks and outdoor activities are always a good place to start.
South Dakota is rick with State Park Area in the Northern Hills Region.
Bear Butte State Park
BearButte@state.sd.us
(605) 347-5240

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area
Shadehill@state.sd.us
(605) 374-7114

George S. Mickelson Trail
MickelsonTrail@state.sd.us
(605) 584-3896

Rocky Point Recreation Area
RockyPoint@state.sd.us
(605) 584-3896


Roughlock Falls Nature Area
ParkInfo@state.sd.us
(605) 584-3896

Shadehill Recreation Area
Shadehill@state.sd.us
(605) 374-5114

Staycation Directory is a personal courtesy, I compile the venues on my own time for your convenience. Sorry if you area is not yet covered. If you have a staycation idea or know a cool place that you would like to share with us? We are looking for some great local ideas especially for your hometown!
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Have FUN!