"Riders board the world’s oldest continuously operating tourist train for a one-hour holiday trip through the Black Hills National Forest, passing historic mining sites and rock huts; offerings include spiked adult hot chocolate, sugar cookies for all, wildlife sightings (elk, turkeys, marmots) along the route, and a Santa visit aboard." - Talia Avakian Talia Avakian Talia Avakian is a lifestyle reporter based in Los Angeles with a love for outdoor excursions, off-the-beaten-path local finds, remote and historic hotels, and innovations in food. She was previously the digital news reporter for Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines