Wind Cave National Park
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Many visitors come to Wind Cave solely to descend into the park's underground passages. While there are great ranger-led tours for casual visitors—and more daring explorations for experienced cavers—the prairie and forest above the cave shouldn't be neglected.

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  • Bicycling

    Bikes are prohibited on all of the park's trails and in the backcountry. Cyclists may ride on designated roads, and on the 111-mile Centennial...

  • Bird-Watching

    Rankin Ridge. See large birds of prey here, including turkey vultures, hawks, and golden eagles. Wind Cave National Park , South Dakota...

  • Hiking

    There are more than 30 miles of hiking trails within the boundaries of Wind Cave National Park, covering ponderosa forest and mixed-grass prairie...

  • Spelunking

    You may not explore the depths of Wind Cave on your own, but you can choose from five ranger-led cave tours, available from June through August...

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