Top Things to do in Wind Cave National Park
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6 Things to do in Wind Cave National Park That You Shouldn't Miss
A natural cavern beneath the Black Hills.
1. Rankin Ridge Nature Trail
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By OSU_Fan1967 - Dublin, United States
Nice, easy hike with great views. Definitely recommend this hike! Watch for the prairie dog town as you drive near the trail head - fun and entertaining diversion!
2. Wind Cave National Park
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4.5 based on 609 reviews
Reviewed By Hokie67 - Lexington, United States
Driving through the park to get to the cave is half the fun... as there are some spectacular vistas... and loads of wildlife like... a ton of prairie dogs, lots of mule deer, two big groups of wild turkeys and a few buffs in the distance. The other half of the fun is the cave itself. We arrived after lunch on a cool and rainy Friday... and got tickets for the 2:00 Natural Entrance tour. The guide makes all the difference in tours like this... and we had an excellent one... knowledgeable with plenty of personal insights into the cave's and park's history... plus a great sense of humor. The signature formation of the cave is its Box Work. The cave doesn't have any stalactites or stalagmites because of the way the ground water is absorbed by the limestone. Its popcorn formations are equally interesting There are some steep stairs going down, but you get to ride an elevator back up. There are also some low bridges to duck through. Unless you're a hard core chlosterphobe, you should be OK. Kind of interesting in that it was warmer in the cave than it was outside. The tour takes about an hour. I'd suggest having a time reservation during the season.
3. Elk Mountain Nature Trail
4. Wind Cave Canyon Trail
5. Beaver Creek Bridge
6. Candlelight Cave Tour
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
