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BLACK HILLS, WHITE MAGIC

by Tom Adkinson

Winter Adventures Await You in Black Hills of South Dakota

The stony faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and

Theodore Roosevelt see a different world when Mother Nature throws a blanket

of snow over Mount Rushmore and South Dakota¹s Black Hills.

Winter¹s visitors come to enjoy the region¹s wildlife, scenic drives,

cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and some of the top-rated snowmobile

trails in the nation--as well as visits to the four famous faces.

In fact, two of the most prestigious snowmobile magazines, SnoWest and

Supertrax International, rank the Black Hills Trail System among the

nation¹s top ten snowmobiling destinations. With almost 350 miles of

super-groomed trails, the Black Hills earned more No. 1 rankings than any

other trail system (tops in grooming, signage and maps and second in

services).

Popular scenic drives that can be busy with vehicles in summer often are

solitary, contemplative routes past snowcapped peaks and ice-covered creeks.

Winter weather in the Black Hills varies, but it is not unusual to enjoy

60-degree days in January or February.

Wildlife usually found in the high country (the Black Hills have 18 peaks

over 7,000 feet) descends to lowland meadows and forested sanctuaries of the

1.3-million-acre Black Hills National Forest, where food abounds. You¹re

certain to see deer, elk, buffalo and big horn sheep and to get some great

wildlife photos.

Some of the snowmobile routes descend directly into historic Lead and

Deadwood. Deadwood, one of the Old West¹s wildest and woolliest towns,

still has its gold-rush flavor thanks to extensive historic restoration and

80 gaming halls. You even can play cards in the saloon where Wild Bill

Hickok met his demise.

Just four miles from Deadwood are two downhill skiing resorts, Terry Peak

and Deer Mountain. Both offer some of the most affordable, uncrowded skiing

between the Rockies and New England.

And if you really want that uncrowded feeling, there are literally thousands

of miles of trails for cross-country skiing.

Getting to the Black Hills, even for a short visit, is made easy by flying

into Rapid City. Black Hills Central Reservations, a regional travel

service, offers numerous fly/drive winter packages--some complete with

snowmobiles or lift tickets. Visit www.TravelBlackHills.com or phone

866-329-7566.

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	Real Travel Adventures International Magazine Send this Page to a Friend Flag of South Dakota BLACK HILLS, WHITE MAGIC by Tom Adkinson Winter Adventures Await You in Black Hills of South Dakota The stony faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt see a different world when Mother Nature throws a blanket of snow over Mount Rushmore and South Dakota¹s Black Hills. Winter¹s visitors come to enjoy the region¹s wildlife, scenic drives, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and some of the top-rated snowmobile trails in the nation--as well as visits to the four famous faces. In fact, two of the most prestigious snowmobile magazines, SnoWest and Supertrax International, rank the Black Hills Trail System among the nation¹s top ten snowmobiling destinations. With almost 350 miles of super-groomed trails, the Black Hills earned more No. 1 rankings than any other trail system (tops in grooming, signage and maps and second in services). Popular scenic drives that can be busy with vehicles in summer often are solitary, contemplative routes past snowcapped peaks and ice-covered creeks. Winter weather in the Black Hills varies, but it is not unusual to enjoy 60-degree days in January or February. Wildlife usually found in the high country (the Black Hills have 18 peaks over 7,000 feet) descends to lowland meadows and forested sanctuaries of the 1.3-million-acre Black Hills National Forest, where food abounds. You¹re certain to see deer, elk, buffalo and big horn sheep and to get some great wildlife photos. Some of the snowmobile routes descend directly into historic Lead and Deadwood. Deadwood, one of the Old West¹s wildest and woolliest towns, still has its gold-rush flavor thanks to extensive historic restoration and 80 gaming halls. You even can play cards in the saloon where Wild Bill Hickok met his demise. Just four miles from Deadwood are two downhill skiing resorts, Terry Peak and Deer Mountain. Both offer some of the most affordable, uncrowded skiing between the Rockies and New England. And if you really want that uncrowded feeling, there are literally thousands of miles of trails for cross-country skiing. Getting to the Black Hills, even for a short visit, is made easy by flying into Rapid City. Black Hills Central Reservations, a regional travel service, offers numerous fly/drive winter packages--some complete with snowmobiles or lift tickets. Visit www.TravelBlackHills.com or phone 866-329-7566. Home Previous Page Real Travel Adventures International Magazine Thanks for visiting us! <\|Add to Bookmarks If any links don't work PLEASE NOTIFY US.