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Black Hills Winter Wonderland Tour: A Fabulous Journey – There’s Nobody Around – Just the Scenery and Wildlife
Black Hills Winter Wonderland Overview
Are you ready to journey with us on the Black Hills Winter Wonderland Tour? Warm, cozy, and BIG GMC Yukon XL with 4-Wheel Drive. This tour will leave you spellbound. You’ll be amazed at the snow-capped mountains and evergreen trees transforming the landscape into a picturesque winter wonderland.
This PRIVATE TOUR (no sharing, no other guests) begins with a visit to the iconic Mount Rushmore, where the snow-covered faces of revered US presidents will inspire and cause you to reflect on its origins.
Next, we’ll journey to Custer State Park, where you’ll witness the stunning winter landscape and see diverse wildlife, including bison, elk, and deer grazing in the snow-covered fields. If we’re lucky, maybe even a bobcat!
Finally, we’ll visit the tranquil Sylvan Lake, a famous winter wonderland. The frozen lake surrounded by towering mountains creates a breathtaking sight that will fill your heart with awe. The Black Hills Winter Wonderland tour is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. It’s a must-do for anyone looking to explore the natural beauty of South Dakota in winter and create unforgettable memories.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Key Highlights
- Private Tour, No Strangers
- Private Luxury 4×4 Vehicle
- Heated Seats
- Personable, Expert Guide
- Leisurely Pace, No Rushing
- Fully Customizable
- Mount Rushmore
- Crazy Horse Monument
- Custer State Park
- Wildlife Loop Road
- Sylvan Lake
Tour Inclusions
- Expert Guide of the Black Hills
- Lunch Included
- High Quality Binoculars
- Nano-Spikes for your shoes. Let us know your size!
- Hot Beverages
- Snacks & Goodies
- Bottled Water
- Pick up & Drop off at your accommodations
- Photos Taken By The Guide
- All Admissions and Entry Fees
Get ready, beacuse here we go!
Eyes open, buckled in, seat warmers on, rear controls to your liking, and if you’d like any time of ambiance music, your got it. Is it strange that you’re thinking of visiting the Black Hills in Winter? Are you crazy? No way. Even though there are significantly less than someone like you in this world, we say its one of the best times to visit. No crowds, great vehicles, then there’s us of course. Photography taken for you with a nice camera, hot coffee and tea. Snacks, views, snowflakes, and pure white everywhere you look.
These tours are breathtaking, and we’re going to put you in the 99th percentile for getting this far.
At Mount Rushmore National Monument, you can marvel at the iconic monument covered in snow and take some amazing photos! We have extra gloves, hats, scarves and hand warmers. All laundered and ready to warm you up. We’re prepared. The monument looks amazing, and if the conditions are right, the presidents all look like their crying. The ice melting down there faces. Maybe it’s a sign, but we’ll let you determine that for yourself.
Wildlife, Rocky Peaks and Parks
If the animals can take it, so can we. They don;t have the luxuries we do. They don’t have warm drinks and heated seats. They don’t even have seats. At the right places and times, Custer State Park you can see bobcats, elk, Bison, and raptors. We’ll stop and observe with our HIGH quality binoculars. They’re actually Nikon Prof-staff 7 Series if you want to be specific. You can see the a flea on a prairie dogs rear at a 100 yards. To give time for wildlife viewing we may stop a lot. It’s important to observe. Sometimes you might have to look closely and take your time, but it’s worth the wait. Elk call out, Bison breathe out warm clouds, and birds soar overhead.
Heated seats, sharp eyes, and a great camera helps us capture the moments in comfort as we make our way through Wildlife Loop Road. There are plenty of Black Hills attractions open in winter!
Custer State Park
Higher up in Custer State Park in South Dakota is an absolute wintery wonderland! Cuddled up in the heart of the Black Hills, Custer State Park is as stunning in the snow as it is during summer. With its majestic mountains and meandering streams, Custer State Park looks like something out of a postcard with its sparkling white blanket of snow.
Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park is awe-inspiring. We’ll stop here to see how beautiful the still-frozen lake is, with the rocks jutting out of the water. Ice fishermen often set up directly in the middle of the lake. Then, a trail winds its way around to see the features from all angles. This is a favorite of all guests. The Black Hills Winter Wonderland Tour is awesome.
Crazy Horse Memorial
Crazy Horse Memorial, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is one of the world’s most ambitious and iconic projects. It stands as a tribute to the legendary Lakota leader, Crazy Horse, and is destined to become the most giant sculpture in the world once completed. But beyond the sheer scale of the monument lies a story of deep cultural significance, dedication, and the enduring legacy of the Ziolkowski family, who have devoted their lives to making this vision a reality..
Crazy Horse was a fearless and revered leader of the Oglala Lakota, known for his unwavering commitment to preserving the way of life of his people during a time of great turmoil and change. Born around 1840, Crazy Horse grew up during a period when the Lakota were struggling to protect their land, culture, and independence in the face of increasing encroachment by United States settlers and the U.S. government..
Despite his victories on the battlefield, Crazy Horse was known not for his love of war, but for his commitment to the preservation of his people’s way of life and their connection to the land. He was a man of few words, preferring action over speeches, and was known for his humility and selflessness. Crazy Horse refused to be photographed or sketched, believing that his image should not be captured. This sense of modesty and his steadfast dedication to his people’s rights and dignity made him a symbol of resistance and resilience for the Lakota and other Native American tribes.
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