Pull up to a picnic table on the patio of Wrangler Cafe so your pooch can join you for a solid breakfast or lunch. Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world, with over 150 miles of passageways mapped and countless more remaining undiscovered. Wind Cave National Park, long held as a sacred site to the Lakota Indians, is one of the worlds most complex caves; guided tours can help you discover the beautiful calcite boxwork and underground lakes. There are plenty of trees and hills, but some of the land in Black Hills National Forest is covered with grassland prairie. There's plenty to discover beneath the surface in the hundreds of miles of caves throughout the Black Hills, including two that are national parks. While caving can be fun and exciting, there are a few things to keep in mind while getting ready. Copyright 2023 South Dakota Department of Tourism. Hill Entrance. Make sure youve worked up an appetite before grabbing a seat on the pet-friendly patio at Grizzly Creek Restaurant & Bar. COMMUNITY WILDCAT CAVE. Caves of the Black Hills have captured the imagination of Native Americans, settlers, geologists from around the world, and tourists alike. Its facility occupies the former Homestake Mine, the largest and deepest gold mine in North America until it closed in 2002. THEY ARE ASTOUNDINGLY EXPANSIVE YET SURPRISINGLY COMPACT. Experience the thrill of Rush Mountain Adventure Park near Mount Rushmore in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Huge stands of shady Ponderosa pines, winding gulches, and rocky peaks make up this vast protected space. Parks, Monuments & Forests.