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In this month’s issue of Traveler magazine we unveil a red-white-and-blue version of our October 1999 50 Places of a Lifetime concept with an issue devoted to America’s 50 must-see places. South Dakotas Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse made our National Wonders list. Here, we present the best links on planning every leg of your trip there—online.

Basics

Getting There
South Dakota Tourism
Tips and practical information on traveling to and around South Dakota—plus, details on city-to-city driving directions, maps, and road conditions

Area Parks
Directions to Mount Rushmore from Rapid City or Sioux Falls—plus, information on car rentals, bus systems, and private charters

Making Telephone Calls
UCSD Computer and Engineering
Scroll to find telephone area codes throughout South Dakota

Determining Time Difference
U.S. Time
The current time and date in several South Dakota areas

Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
The current weather conditions—plus, a ten-day outlook in Keystone and Custer County

Essentials

Where to Eat
Keystone Chamber of Commerce
Information on eateries in Keystone, with a locator map to help you find each place

Area Parks
Information on area restaurants, organized by town—plus, maps and driving directions

Where to Stay
South Dakota Tourism
Information on hotels, lodges, bed-and-breakfasts, and campgrounds, searchable by city and type of accommodation

Keystone Chamber of Commerce
Information on Keystone accommodations, with a locator map to help you find each one

Area Parks
Information on area campgrounds—plus, locator maps and driving directions

On Tour Destinations
Information on Rapid City hotels and bed-and-breakfasts

How to Get Around
Area Parks
How to get information on local car rental agencies

Things to Do

Attractions
Mount Rushmore—National Park Service
The National Park Services’ take on traveling to Mount Rushmore

Crazy Horse Memorial
A detailed description of the monument—plus, contact information for visitors

Keystone Chamber of Commerce
Information on attractions in the Black Hills area

Recreational Activities
Area Parks
Information on outdoor activities, such as entertainment at amusement parks, sports, and more

Keystone Chamber of Commerce
A calendar of monthly events that occur near Mount Rushmore

Black Hills Entertainment
A calendar of events that occur in Crazy Horse

Cultural Activities
Black Hills Symphony Orchestra
A performance schedule on shows by the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra—plus, information on how to get tickets

Where to Shop
Keystone Chamber of Commerce
Where to find the best shops in the area

Travel Resources

Packing Guides
Area Parks
A list of suggested items to pack

Driving Guides
South Dakota Tourism
A fuel chart to help estimate the cost of traveling to South Dakota

Media

Books
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet’s take on travel to Crazy Horse

Rough Guides
Rough Guides’ take on travel to Mount Rushmore

Rough Guides
Rough Guides’ take on travel to Crazy Horse

Newspapers
Argus Leader
The online edition of Sioux City’s daily newspaper, Angus Leader

Magazines
South Dakota Magazine
The online editiom of South Dakota magazine

Deadwood Magazine
The online edition of Deadwood magazine

Travel Guides

For More Information
Black Hills Tourist Information
Information on Black Hills-area dining, accommodations, attractions, and more

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