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To read a story about the sanctuary by Best Friends Magazine: http://network.bestfriends.org/southdakota/news/11760.html Here is a neat link ato a site prepared by Chad Coppess,the Senior Photographer for the South Dakota Department of Tourism http://www.dakotagraph.com/2008/05/black-hills-wild-horse-sanctuary.html Wild Mustangs of the Badlands feature story! by Karen Karvonen It’s rugged country fit more for beast than man. In the remote South Dakota badlands, once sacred to American Indians who stalked buffalo on its plains, coyote howls echo off the walls of deep canyons—and 500 wild mustangs run free, thanks to former bronc rider, bullfighter, cattle rancher and rodeo photographer Dayton O. Hyde........ http://www.sorraiastudios.com/index.html Sorraia horses are one of the vanishing creatures in our world and there is a strong parallel with the arts, in that the arts are in some ways vanishing. Check out this artists Sorraia portraits! This is an information-rich website, for viewers who are considering a visit to the Black Hills and Badlands of western South Dakota. The Navigation Column to the left will acquaint you with the vacation delights and recreational possibilities of our region. The Navigation Bar at the top of your screen introduces you to more than 500 hosting businesses who stand ready to serve you. The full site search is a quick and easy way to find specific information, enter any keyword(s) and click submit. http://www.mammothsite.com/default.htm More than 26,000 years ago, large Columbian and woolly mammoths were trapped and died in a spring-fed pond near what is now the southwest edge of Hot Springs, South Dakota. Discovered by chance in 1974 while excavating for a housing development the Mammoth Site is the world's largest Columbian mammoth exhibit and research center for Pleistocene studies. Try our waterslides or relax in our gigantic pool filled with rejuvenating naturally warm mineral water (87 degrees F). This sparkling spring water flows from an enormous thermal spring at a rate of 5000 gallons a minute. The therapeutic "healing" water has soothed visitors for over one hundred years. Today it's no different, only with more excitement available with three Waterslides, Tarzan Rings, Fun Tubes, Kids Pools and a full service Health Club. Enjoy some quality time with your family at Evans Plunge, it will make everyone feel younger. Welcome to Historic Hot Springs, South Dakota, the town of warm waters and friendly smiles. Our beautiful town nestled in the Southern Black Hills of South Dakota is home to soothing natural springs, great year-round weather, fantastic outdoor activities, scenic beauty, world-class golfing, beautiful sandstone architecture, and always, the most inviting... Friendly People. Wind Cave: http://www.nps.gov/wica/ Wind Cave: One of the world's longest and most complex caves and 28,295 acres of mixed-grass prairie, ponderosa pine forest, and associated wildlife are the main features of the park. The cave is well known for its outstanding display of boxwork, an unusual cave formation composed of thin calcite fins resembling honeycombs. The park's mixed-grass prairie is one of the few remaining and is home to native wildlife such as bison, elk, pronghorn, mule deer, coyotes, and prairie dogs. Cave tours are offered daily throughout the year. For tour schedule information go to www.nps.gov/wica/Schedule.htm. Come and stay with us and relax in our friendly family owned and operated since 1995 motel.Our goal is to serve all of our customers with a friendly smile and clean quiet rooms. Amenities include fridge, microwave and coffee makers in all rooms, at door parking, a warm soothing outdoor pool and continental breakfast. Past customers include movie set personnel for Crazy Horse, Hidalgo and Wells Fargo commercials. Anise's B&B for People with Pets We pamper people who travel with pets at Anise's Bnb4pets, where animals share luxurious accommodations with their families. We also provide complimentary pet care when guests want the freedom to explore the Black Hills without worrying about the safety of their pets. Dogs run and play in safe and securely fenced yards. This 15-acre property populated with Ponderosa Pines is nestled in a canyon against the base of rugged Battle Mountain. The 3-story house has a large, level front yard with an unobstructed view of the town and the hills beyond. Every window in the house reveals beautiful views. Guests can also enjoy the panorama of the surrounding hills from the wraparound deck. Anise's Bnb4pets is a place where you can feel the peace and beauty of the Black Hills in a quiet, private country setting…just a few short blocks from historic downtown Hot Springs. Suitable for couples, families or small groups up to 12 people. Ideal for family entertaining. Wild and Free Moon Song Productions produces documentaries that educate, entertain and inspire. We specialize in telling those stories that, while important, are usually overlooked or minimally covered. Producing works on a variety of topics, we strive to create documentaries that inform, provide food for thought, and strive to improve our planet. Offering preproduction, production and post-production for documentary videos http://www.todayshorse.net Today's Horse Magazine combines all breeds of horses and disciplines together with articles to educate and entertain. Another favorite feature is the complete calendar of events and sales for the region. We are a key resource for the horse industry marketing in Midwest region including: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming, Northern Colorado, Western Iowa and Minnesota. Mary Williams Hyde, the webmaster for this site, follows in the footsteps of her uncle, Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctary founder, Dayton Hyde, who was at one time renowned for his rodeo photography: Buckaroocountry.com... 350,000 photos of authentic, working buckaroos from the Great Basin of Eastern Oregon, Northern Nevada, Northern California and more! |
