Insiders' Guide to South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands (Insiders' Guide to South Dakota's Black Hills & Badlands) - Softcover

For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide® series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
From sweeping mixed-grass prairies, to thick evergreen forests on some of the oldest mountains in North America, to rock faces delicately carved by erosion and man, South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands is a region distinctive for its breathtaking landscapes and its ties to western frontier history. This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the state's Northern, Central, and Southern Hills, from the small prairie town of Belle Fourche to bustling Rapid City.
Inside you'll find:

· countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate and schools
· the inside scoop on popular attractions such as Deadwood, the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, and Mount Rushmore
· comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodging, special events, and recreation opportunities
· sections dedicated to children, retirement, and much more

Whether you're planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders' Guide to South Dakota’s Black Hills and Badlands will show you everything you need to know.

T. D. Griffith has traveled to 40 countries and has contributed to more than two dozen travel guides. He is the author of five books and has written articles for numerous newspapers and magazines. He and his wife live in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Dustin D. Floyd is a sixth-generation South Dakotan. He works as a copywriter in Deadwood, and has helped write and revise a number of articles and books on the Dakotas, Montana, and Wyoming.Bert and Jane Gildart are hikers, writers, and photographers specializing in outdoor recreation, including the FalconGuide(R) "Hiking South Dakota's Black Hills Country."