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BLACK HILLS, WHITE MAGIC
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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 aresolitary, 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 Peakand 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.
Perhaps you can take a dream ski trip this year to the French Alps to experience European skiing and stay in one of the incredibly luxurious Courchevel chalets. This beautiful town nestled in the mountains is world famous for its shopping and restaurants, as well as top skiing. The amazing chalets of Courcheval attact the world's most glamourous guests for special holidays.
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