Adventure Black Hills Caverns
For anybody who is visiting South Dakota, a trip to see and explore Black Hills Caverns is a must. This is a truly amazing and beautiful natural wonder that would make a great attraction to visit with your entire family. You can find the Black Hills Caverns on Highway 44, just 4 miles west of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Discovered back in 1882 by gold miners, the Black Hills Caverns are almost like a glittering and fascinating underground world that is filled with a huge amount of wondrous formations. For many years, the Lakota Indian Tribe has looked to the power of the calcite crystals that can be found deep inside the caverns.
Just a few of the many wonderful formations that can be found in the Black Hills Caverns are Flowstone, Popcorn Crystal, Stalagmites, Stalactites, Helictites, Dogtooth Spar Crystal, Soda Straw Crystal, Boxwork, Columns, Rare Frost Crystal, Logomites, Draperies and Nailhead Spar Crystal. When you stop by to visit this fascinating attraction, you should be sure and bring along some extra spending money so that you can visit the Gift Shop. Inside the Gift Shop, you can find all sorts of gifts and souvenirs such as rocks and fossils or even fine jewelry and t-shirts.
This is one attraction in the Black Hills area of Rapid City that you simply do not want to miss. You will want to make sure that you remember to bring your camera along as well. If you would like, there are tours available where you can learn more about this wonderful spot. There is even an opportunity for guests to do a little Gemstone Mining while at the Black Hills Caverns.
