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Recreation of a Mammoth

Recreation of a Mammoth, Hot Springs

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Visit the Mammoth Site

Visit the Mammoth Site, Hot Springs

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The Mammoth Site

The Mammoth Site, Hot Springs

 apbeaches Says:  The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota is the world’s largest mammoth research facility where you can tour an active paleontological dig site and view Ice Age fossils exhibited as they are found. We traveled back to the time when Ice Age mammoth, camel, and giant... 

Wind Cave National Park

Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs

 apbeaches Says:  The Natural Entrance Cave Tour includes a visit to the natural entrance of Wind Cave where saw where the cave was discovered and learn how it got its name. We entered the cave through a man-made entrance, down an elevator where we journeyed through the middle level of the... 

Discover Mammoths!!

Discover Mammoths!!, Hot Springs

 Sagespot Says:  I can't talk enough about this place - I had a WONDERFUL time! Hot Springs is home to a primordial sink hole that throughout the ages trapped multitudes of mammoths in it's depths. These fossils are being dug up and left in their orig. positions inside this exhibit. Its The... 

Visit Wall Drug, which is in...

Visit Wall Drug, which is in..., Hot Springs

 kim83_50158 Says:  Visit Wall Drug, which is in Wall, SD, not too far east of Hot Springs in the Badlands. It's very interesting. It also has international connections. 

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Scotty's Roundup: You can Pass it By...

Scotty's Roundup: You can Pass it By..., Hot Springs

 Sagespot Says:  This restaurant/lounge/casino has a wonderful view of southern edges of Hot Springs. The ambience is tastefully done with excellent woodwork throughout.I spent a bit of time in the lounge area and was not impressed. The drinks were weak and the food of poor quality. If you... 

China Buffet: China Buffet hit the spot

China Buffet: China Buffet hit the spot, Hot Springs

 807Wheaton Says:  When we finished up at the Mammoth Site we drove back through the tiny town of Hot Springs. We parked downtown and walked to the China Buffet. They had a lunch buffet for $6.99 so we ate there. They had most of the usual beef, chicken and pork stir-fry type dishes with rice... 

Mi Cocdina Family Restaurant: Adequate Mexican

Mi Cocdina Family Restaurant: Adequate Mexican, Hot Springs

 apbeaches Says:  The chips were warm & the salsa was fresh. The soft tacos & enchiladas were adequate. Serevice was friendly & attentive. They tried to create a Mexican ambiance & even had chatkas for sale. Portions were large, prices were reasonable & we were in Hot Springs, South Dakota. 

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You have to spend time at...

You have to spend time at..., Hot Springs

 kim83_50158 Says:  You have to spend time at Evans Plunge. It's an indoor/outdoor pool, but it's not a typical pool. It's heated by the hot springs-hence the name. There are slides and other stuff-and it's so nice and warm. The outdoor slide is fun, too. There are rocks on the bottom, too, but... 

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 Visit Wall Drug, which is in Wall, SD, not too far east of Hot Springs in the Badlands. It's very interesting. It also has international connections. 

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kim83_50158's Hot Springs Page

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 I used to live about 3 or 4 hours away from Hot Springs, so my family visited regularly. I will try to find some of my pictures. I have so many of them. It's been awhile, though! I will get this going... 

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Mammoths and Vistas!

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 Hot Springs has some of the most beautiful scenery in the entire Southern Black Hills. 

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The Mammoth Site

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 We really enjoyed this stop. We had to drive through Custer State Park to get to Hot Springs. It costs $12 for a 7 day pass in CSP. We were given a guided tour through the indoor excabation site that... 

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Hot Springs all year

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 While working in Wind Cave National Park I would head into Hot Springs on a daily basis. A must do while there is to hit Evans Plunge, the largest indoor hot springs pool in the US. They have indoor... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Hot Springs. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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