De Smet, SD: Ingalls Homestead

______________________ COST: 5 years of age & up: $10.00 Children 4 years & under: FREE HOURS: Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Activities end at 6:00 p.m.) Through-out September Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Activities 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) NOTES: *They offer … Continue reading

Rapid City, SD: Museum of the American Bison

FREE HOURS: May 30 – September 30 Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. October 1 – May 29 Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *There is a dig box where kids can dig to find bison bones. *Check out the table to learn about animal … Continue reading

Hot Springs, SD: Mammoth Site

COST:: 60 years of age & up: $9.00 13 – 59 years of age: $11.00 4 – 12 years of age: $8.00 3 years & under: FREE HOURS: May 15 – August 15 Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. August 16 – August 31 Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. … Continue reading

Spearfish, SD: D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery

______________________ FREE HOURS: mid-May – mid-September I have not been able to verify hours NOTES: *You can walk the grounds, view the fish from an underwater viewing area, and visit the museum. *There are ponds where you can feed the ducks & the fish. *The gift shop sells fish food … Continue reading

Crazy Horse, SD: Crazy Horse Memorial

______________________ COST: Admission Adults (believe this is anyone over 6 years): $10.00 Children under 6 years of age: FREE Motorcycles: $5.00 per rider Native Americans: FREE Military with active-duty ID: FREE Boy Scout & Girl Scout troops in uniform: FREE Custer County, SD residents: FREE OR if it is cheaper … Continue reading