Wind Cave National Park
National park · East Custer
South Dakota
Highlights
Rare cave formations, prairie hikes, bison, prairie dogs, ferrets
Rare cave formations, prairie hikes, bison, prairie dogs, ferrets
"A national park in South Dakota known for its complex cave system and mixed-grass prairie." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s
"A sacred cavern revered by the Lakota as Maka Oniye and celebrated in tribal origin stories, this cave was designated one of the nation’s first national parks in 1903 and holds the distinction of being the first cave to receive that status." - Matt Kirouac
"Wind Cave National Park is known for its complex cave systems and mixed-grass prairie ecosystems."
"A South Dakota park where the subterranean attractions are famed for rare boxwork and delicate frostwork formations, though the cave tours may be closed; aboveground, about 30,000 acres of prairie, rolling hills, and wildflower meadows offer peaceful hikes and excellent wildlife viewing for bison, prairie dogs, elk, and the rare black-footed ferret." - Matt Kirouac
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