Activities in South Dakota
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Headquarters
At the small temporary headquarters, you can take tours (free) of the launch complex where two people stood ready around the clock to turn keys launching missiles from this part of South Dakota. Visits are limited to six people per tour and there are only one or two per day. Call far in advance to secure a place.
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George S Mickelson Trail
The 109-mile George S Mickelson Trail cuts through much of the forest, running from Deadwood through Hill City and Custer to Edgemont on an abandoned railway line. There are bike rentals at various trailside towns.
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Tours
Toursof the Jewel Cave,13 miles west of Custer on US 16 considered the second longest cave in the world, range in length and difficulty; reservations are recommended.
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Wilder Homes
The society leads hour-long tours inside two original Wilder homes the one where the Wilders spent the first winter and the home Michael Landon, er, 'Pa' built.
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Evans Plunge
The water at Evans Plunge, a giant indoor geothermal springs waterpark, is always 87°F (30.5°C).
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