We were looking for something different for dinner when visiting the Black Hills and found this…read moreplace last minute... It was so fun! The dinner was very tasty, hubby had the beef and I had the chicken, along with all the fixings.. this was like a blast of the past and is completely family friendly....after dinner came the entertainment, first the band is great! Wonderfully talented, and very entertaining.. I found myself singing along....

Toby our driver and guide was amusing. Whole day. Started at a quaint old western town awaiting the…read morebus worth exploring. Only got to be at Mt Rushmore for an hour--wished was there longer. We sped walked the trail to see it closer that took 30-40min. He took us to find a single buffalo that was cool. The lake sylvan was very pleasant as it took about 30min along the side to the left to the dam and back. Crazy horse monument unfinished wasn't as special to me though the center had a movie and artifacts relating to the Indians Glad we did the tour rather than me driving. Rental car at airport is right next to baggage claim. Only a few active Ubers in town when I checked once so best w a car in the area

Bill was very kind and accommodating through every step of arranging our tour, even when we got…read moremixed up about our pick-up point and went to the wrong place. He found us, and we were on our way. It was such a pleasure not to have to worry about driving. He had lots of interesting information about the area, and gave us plenty of opportunities to take pictures, and go at our own pace. The tour was worth every penny!

We traveled to Hot Springs and met up with two other family members so we were driving in 3 cars…read more We wanted to spend as much time together as possible yet still see and experience this beautiful area. I called Bison Tours and spoke to Bill. He was fantastic! He took us on our own personal guided tour in his very comfortable tour shuttle bus. He took us to Wind Caves National Park, Mount Rushmore, and Crazy Horse monument, providing background information as we went along. He was extremely flexible with our schedule that day and was just a super guide! His sense of humor matched ours and it was clear that he enjoyed showing us this area. After a brief hailstorm and rain, he backtracked a bit to Wind Caves Park to see if more wildlife had come out. The trip wasn't wasted as we saw more bison, elk and deer after the rain had cooled things down at the end of the day. He knew his way around and we didn't have to worry about plotting out our trip, we just let him do the driving. It was a great day and money well spent!

Liz was our tour guide on our Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour and it was so informative. Liz was funny and…read morewe saw so many animals. She was so knowledgeable about Custer State Park and all the animals that we saw along the way. This was our first time visiting Custer State Park and highly recommend it to anyone visiting. We saw bison, birds, prairie dogs, pronghorn, burros, and more. She knew of all the best spots to view these animals and I learned so much while on this tour.

Our tour guide, Berry, was excellent! I wouldn't want to do this with anyone other than him! He is…read morevery funny and filled with a lot of great knowledge. He talks to you in a casual way and is very engaging. The jeep was pretty comfy and the blankets they provide for cold days were very clean. Berry zoomed us all over the park and saw 3 out 6 of the buffalo herds and saw a lot of other cool animals too! It was a fun time and was a great experience.

There's a whole hidden world under the prairie. The Garden of Eden Tour took us deep underground…read morethrough narrow passageways and into rooms full of rare boxwork formations and delicate honeycomb patterns that make this cave so special. Down there, everything feels slower. It's quiet, cool, and feels almost untouched. Then you step back outside and it's a complete contrast. Open skies, rolling hills, and bison grazing in the distance like something straight out of a movie. Two totally different worlds in one park.

It's getting really depressing to be on a National Parks road trip through the US during a…read moregovernment shutdown. Wind Cave National park was really nice and convenient and had a few interesting things to see. Unfortunately the visitors center and all the restrooms were closed even though there was a park ranger sitting in his running truck in the parking lot trying to avoid the visitors that walked up to him. I can't blame the park for the shutdown and I did really like the ease of navigating the simple beauty here. We caught a glimpsenof a buffalo and saw some prairie dogs (I love prairie dogs!) but I doubt I will ever be back to see it when it is fully operational.

Great tour of Casper State Park, Crazy Horse Monument and Mt Rushmore with Chris. Chris was very…read moreknowledgeable and responsive to what we wanted to see. Highly recommended!

Our guide John was fabulous and made the day one of the best tours I've ever been on. We only had…read more1 day to see all the sites in and around Rushmore. He was very knowledgeable and really had a passion for his tours. And the tour was just our family so we could personalize it to whatever we wanted to do. We went to Custer state park, crazy horse, Needle highway, iron mountain highway and Mount Rushmore. I can't imagine doing the day without this tour. He shared all the inside info with us too which left us with s slew of knowledge and great photos too! Definitely look into Geofuntours before you book on one of the big bus tours. I am certain you'll be happier with this one! (And it's like the same price too-what a deal)

I love that there is no entrance fee for Mount Rushmore, but you do have to pay for parking. It was…read moreregularly $10 or if you're over 62 it's five dollars you take a ticket when you go into the parking lot and you will pay at a pay station before you leave. It will ask you if you're over 62 There is a lot of room to view the monument as well as a restaurant, gift shop, clean restrooms, and plenty of areas to sit on benches and such to enjoy the environment Definitely something you need to check off your bucket list

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is one of those places that feels instantly recognizable in a way…read morephotos never fully prepare you for. The scale and setting change the experience the moment you arrive. The approach itself is scenic, with winding roads and forested surroundings that built anticipation before the monument even came into view. I kept glancing through the trees, waiting for the first glimpse. Once I reached the main viewing area, the carved faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln appeared set into the granite cliff. The effect felt both precise and surprisingly integrated into the natural rock face, as if the mountain had always intended to hold them. The visitor area is designed around walking paths and viewing platforms. I took my time moving along them, gradually changing my perspective. From a distant panoramic view to closer vantage points, the details in the stone became more apparent with each step. The space felt open and well maintained, with a structured layout that encouraged moving around rather than staying in one spot. I found myself pausing at different angles, noticing how the light shifted across the faces as the afternoon wore on.

Longest and Last homestead gold mine in Lead, South Dakota (near Deadwood)…read more Everyone should check this gigantic hole out for themselves. The history is interesting, except for the fact that wealthy entrepreneurs exploited the common folks during the 1929 depression and bought their gold claims/homestead for less than market value. The museum was informative and had incredible exhibits but lacked a feature movie to chronically narrate its evolution.

This was not in my itinerary to go here. It was recommended by our friends who are residence of…read moreDeadwood. For sure make a quick stop here in Lead if you're on your way to Deadwood. Pretty cool to learn and see the mine from above ground. It was active until 1998. There are tours available.

Worth it, ya'know! Sooo much top attractions here. The…read moremonumental Mt Rushmore, the friendly wilderness of the Custer State Park's wildlife loop, the awesome tranquility of Sylvan Lake, last but not least Crazy Horse's construction. And who could forget, the ominous night of Needles Hwy. I needed more than 1 day to soak it all in. Glad there are restrooms throughout this NF, along with some water bottle refill stations, cuz all this roadtrip sightseeing sure works up a thirst. Almost collided with a deer on my way out of Black Hills NF. We both swerved away each other simultaneously O_O My 5th animal crossing this trip! On your way to Black Hills, don't forget to pack fresh apples and carrots beforehand ;) Believe it!

Black Hills National Forest is so beautiful! We hiked the 7.1 mile hike to Black Elk Peak starting…read morefrom Sylvan Lake. The views are spectacular and we even got lucky and saw a mountain goat at the top. If you do this hike, I would recommend hiking shoes, a hat, and a water pack to stay hydrated.

We really enjoyed this place. It was our first time for a lot of the attractions there, including…read moremy very first zipline. We did the smaller zipline which was perfect for my first time. My only complaint is that it needs more shade and maybe some fans. We didn't get to do everything we wanted because it was so darn hot. I also wish they had more ride photos. But I'm a big picture nerd. I would recommend getting the wrist band. It's $62 for adults but it includes everything except food and water. Fyi- if you have a hard time getting around your best option is the chair lift the the top. It truly is beautiful up there. But again not handicap friendly.

Highly recommended. Love the ski lift going up and the alpine slide coming down. Staff was very…read morehelpful. The view was amazing. If we didn't get there too late I would have repeated the lift and slide till I get tired of it. So affordable

What a great flight with our pilot "Loval". We did the Monument Tour and was thrilled with the…read moresites. Everyone there was totally professional and nice. My husband and I highly recommend this company.

Very smooth ride. Our Pilots name was Lovel. She was very knowledgeable about the whole region and…read moreknew a lot of history. We thoroughly enjoyed the 30 min tour of Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Would recommend Lovel and Black Hill Helicopters to our friends and family!