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Camping 99 Destination Series: The Black Hills of South Dakota
The Black Hills of South Dakota is a wonderful area in which to take a summer camping vacation. There is something here to satisfy everyone's appetite for outdoors enjoyment. Mount Rushmore is a wonder to experience, but there is much, much more to do and see in these beautiful Black Hills. There are campgrounds and resorts available to fit every camper's preferences.
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Black Hills South Dakota Vacation
Keystone, South Dakota is nestled in the magnificent Black Hills. World famous attractions, include Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and Custer Park.
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Seth Bullock Tamed Deadwood's Wild Mining Side
When Seth Bullock and Sol Star arrived in Deadwood, South Dakota, it was a wild mining town.
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Take a Black Hills of South Dakota Vacation
The Black Hills of South Dakota. The Lakota Sioux named the area Paha Sapa or Black Hills. A place where history began, legends were born and gold was discovered.
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Visit Mount Rushmore and the Scenic Black Hills
The Black Hills not only offers Mount Rushmore, but many other scenic cities with attractions and activities fun for the whole family. Plan ahead for a unique vacation.
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Wild Horses
The books reviewed in this article are all about horses. If you like horses, you will love exploring between the covers of these books.
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The Fight Where the Girl Saved Her Brother, part 1
When gold was discovered in the Black Hills the Sioux refused to give up the Hills. To force them to comply, the government declared all Indians not on the reservation to be hostile and subject to attack. This led to the Battle of the Rosebud.
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Vacation in Rapid City South Dakota
The Black Hills Mountain range is a spectacular vacation destination, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, Custer Park and Gold Rush history are all near Rapid City, SD.
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Climbing Harney Peak, West of Rapid City, SD
Key information is provided for hiking the Sylvan Lake trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota up to 7,242 foot Harney Peak, the highest point in South Dakota.
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A Vacation Trip to Hill City, South Dakota
Hill City, South Dakota, is the oldest existing city in Pennington county. It's a town steeped history, from the buildings, to the steam powered 1880 train locomotive.
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The Visionary Chief Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull, a Sioux chief, experienced premonitions during his lifetime, spelling disaster for some and guidance to his people.
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Camping Trips 2000 : Our 6,000 mile Camping Trip
This article is a log or chronicle of a 37 day, 6,000 mile camping vacation across the U.S. The wife and I traveled from Southern California to Northeastern Kentucky and back. Along the way, we camped at Grand Canyon National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort, the Black Hills, Grand Teton National Park and other interesting places.
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Deadly Daring Deadwood Dick
Deadwood Dick of Deadwood, South Dakota did not really exist except in the printed imagination of Edward L. Wheeler. Not until 1927 was Dick Clarke, stable hand, asked to impersonate the fictitious character, and then came to believe that he was the real Deadwood Dick.
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Deadwood's Back, and More Accessible
Deadwood exploded onto premium priced TV in 2004, forcing people aching for near-extinct fine film-making to write bad checks to their satellite providers to get HBO.
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Geology of Mt. Rushmore
A combination of geologic processes taking place over billions of years formed the Harney Peak Granite, where the faces of four American presidents are carved.
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Geology of Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
The advance and retreat of shallow seas led to the unique features found in Wind Cave. Outcrops in the park point to the region's geologic history.
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History at SuiteU
Go internet and journey into History at SuiteU!
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How Real Men Catch Fish
In June of 1876 General George Crook led his troop in their defeat of the Battle of the Rosebud. After burying their dead Crook’s men had a grand time of trout fishing.
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Nate Love
Nate Love was born a slave in Tennessee. When freedom came he left home and became a noted black cowboy in the west.
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Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull was the last of the great War Chiefs to defy the U.S. Government and try to preserve his people's ancestral home and heritage.
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South Dakota Travel
From the Corn Palace in Mitchell, to the Badlands National Park, or the Crazy Horse Memorial, South Dakota travelers have a variety of sights to choose from.
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Still Kicking
Talk about a nice place to see history come alive. While once-boom towns of the West are ghost towns now, Deadwood, South Dakota is thriving.
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The Fight Where the Girl Saved Her Brother, part 2
When gold was discovered in the Black Hills the Sioux refused to give up the Hills. To force them to comply, the government declared all Indians not on the reservation to be hostile and subject to attack. This led to the Battle of the Rosebud.
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Visiting Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
Surrounded by many Black Hills attractions, Wind Cave offers visitors cavern exploration, science education, and outdoor activities.
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George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
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GOOD-BYE BILL
James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok was murdered by Jack McCall while playing cards in a saloon on August 2, 1876. His death was mourned by many including Martha “Calamity Jane” Canary.
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How Women Came to be on the Prairie
The Great Creator of All Things rolls out the Prairie. Upon it and above it Creator places a variety of creatures. When this is completed, Creator places Red Men and Women upon the prairie, then White Men and Women. At the last, Creator places upon the Prairie Black Men and Women. Because Creator has no mate to urge him on the more success, Creator rests.
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Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, part 8
The Whitmans and the Spaldings, along with the fur company, reach Fort Laramie. Here the women are able to wash clothing for the first time since leaving Missouri and all are delighted to enjoy a brief respite from travel and a semblance of civilization.
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Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull was one of the most respected chiefs of the Sioux tribe. His band was the last to submit to life on a reservation. This article tells the story of how he got his name and his rise to leadership of his people.
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The Alluring Character of Devils Tower
Devils Tower National Monument entices visitors by its dramatic and alluring appearance. From its earliest days, the Tower has evoked a sense of wonder and curiosity.
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Top 12 Evergreen Trees
There are 5 species of evergreen trees that do well in high deserts up to 7,500 feet and 7 species that do well up to 10,500 feet.
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Towns on the Plains: An Introduction, part 2
On April 22, 1889, at noon, present-day Oklahoma was opened to white settlers. Long before that date folks started arriving ready to stake their claims. For what was called the Oklahoma Land Rush homesteaders and a lot of other kinds of folks, including Indians, gathered by the thousands.
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Western Outlaws at the Suite 3
The Outlaws continue with Jack McCall, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Joe Scott and Joaquin Murrietta.
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A New Wild West
In time, the west became dotted with cattle towns, homesteads, and ranches. A new kind of wild critter was inhabiting the west.
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Peppermint is not a Cure-all
Peppermint is a stimulant which is helpful for breathing problems but will exacerbate problems of an overactive digestive system. Learn when you should use peppermint and when you would be better off using a relaxant herb.
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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Goes Full Throttle
Famed Event Keeps On Rollin',Rollin', Rollin'....
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The Cow or the Buffalo
Traffic along the westward trails increase. Buffalo killed to subdue the Indians. Towns established in the west.
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Wyoming's State Park Adventures
Wyoming is home to more than a dozen state parks. By spending some time at these magnificent parks one can learn a great deal about the culture and history of Wyoming.
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Being Ms. Wheelchair America
Ms. Wheelchair America 2009 discusses her duties and responsibilities as a role model and disability advocate.
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Mark Slaughter Interview
Interview with Mark Slaugher, lead singer of Slaughter, who are currently on the Rock Never Stops tour with Kip Winger, Warrant and Whitesnake. Slaughter's first two CDs have also just been re-released.
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Martha "Calamity Jane" Cannary
Calamity Jane was a professional Indian Scout, marksman, showman, and personal friend of Wild Bill Hickok who broke through the gender barriers of her time.
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Travel Zines
Get out your walking shoes - we've got travel zines galore!
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Custer's Not-So-Fighting Seventh Cavalry
Few troopers in Custer's famed unit had any combat experience when they rode against the Sioux at the Little Bighorn River in Montana.
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Haunted Maryland
Read about the town of Burkittsville, the alleged home of the Blair Witch and find out about other places in Maryland to visit.
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Martha Jane Canary - Calamity Jane
Despite the many rumors surrounding her life, Calamity Jane's fame will always be connected with Wild Bill Hickok.
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Tasmanian Place Names 3
Yet more place names of Tasmania.
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The Painters of Indians
A brief look at some of the more famous painters of Native Americans as well as a few links to more information on their accomplishments.
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Visit Mount Rushmore South Dakota
In the hills of South Dakota, Gutzon Borglum carved massive sculptures of American Presidents into the mountain side. Mount Rushmore is an enduring symbol of democracy.
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Augrabies Falls National Park in South Africa
Known by the Khoi people as Aukoerebis or place of great noise, the Augrabies Waterfall offers a spectacular sight to tourists during a falls vacation.
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Devils Tower Wyoming Offers Great Rock Climbing
Native Americans consider it a holy place and call it the Bear's Lodge. Scientists call it an igneous rock and for both reasons, it is protected by National Park Service.
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