such an amazing experience and inviting place. The staff are warm, welcoming, and super knowledgeable. You learn a lot in just 1 visit. 1 ticket is good for 2 days. Brutus is quite entertaining :) donations go a long away and directly to the care of the bears! The shop is quite nice as well. I bought 3 items. Recommend to anyone!

Awesome experience. Plan for the weather and to enjoy the bears at their pace. You may only have a chance to see one bear at a time but plenty of education and great stuff to watch. Great that all proceeds from shop go to the bears. Loved seeing Max, the biggest grizzly in Montana, 1,300 pounds!!!

Bella is so cute and playful. We spent almost an hour watching her playing while listening to the guide explaining grizzly bear’s habits, safety rules in the wild life, and Bella’s rescue history. Cubs require staying with their mothers until 2-3 years old but Bella was found born without a mom bear around. They waited and rescued her. She is almost 12 years old now. The ticket is good for two days so you can come back to see different bears. Please support their cause.

We loved it! We are so happy this place is here to rescue these beautiful creatures. We arrived about 2:20 pm and stayed till closing at 5pm. Each bear is brought out by themselves and stay out for 45 minutes to an hour. Max being the youngest was the most playful, but the others were great as well. Bella, Maggie and big boy Max were amazing. Hunter and Remmie were so knowledgeable and very funny talking about these 3 bears, while teaching us bear safety and bear history of Bella, Maggie and Max. You can tell they love their job. The young lady in the gift shop was very friendly, we purchased a very cute ornament. If you are in the Bozeman area we highly recommend The Grizzly Encounter, they are open all year with seasonal days and hours. We visited on Friday, October 3. Thanks Grizzly Encounter, I would give you 10 stars if possible.

A really neat unique experience, and very happy to see that the quality of life of the animals here is quite good. The staff here are really kind and informative, and I was so amazed to see up-close that the bears Max and Maggi seem to live spacious, relaxing lives here!

We were really excited for the Montana Grizzly Encounter but were a bit disappointed with what they had to offer. There are a few goats hanging out front that you can view, a small gift shop to enter through. The staff is really knowledgeable and you do get informed about grizzly bears and bear encounters. There are 3 grizzly’s at the encounter but Max was the only grizzly visible and while he was great to see up close, we just had expected more. All proceeds go towards the bears so please do support the business. Maybe just a nice quick stop for the kiddos on a long road trip?

The grizzly encounter was really cool!!! All of the staff were really knowledgeable and helpful. Andy in particular was a great person to talk to at the encounter. He also gave us some cool tips for Yellowstone which we wouldnt have known otherwise. We got to see Bella and Max- their two Alaskan Grizzlies. I have a photo of Max and a video of Bella attached. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who is traveling to Montana.

Quiet park at 3pm on a Tuesday. Playground is mostly shaded and enclosed. Also, separate areas with swings and huge sand play area. Public restrooms nearby, although in need of service (no toilet paper and men’s side was closed).

Lots of activities for the kids. Swings, slides, obstacle course, monkey bars, and lots more. If you are going for a walk there is a trail as well. Beautiful views. You can also ride your bike or just walk your dog. We visited here every day while visiting family. My son never gets tired of the playground.

So cute! They have tennis courts, bbq grills, farmers market every Wednesday in the summer at 7 pm. Cute little pond and a mini rock climbing boulder, and it’s all along the Yellowstone river which is a beautiful site no matter the time of year. I lived a block away for 2 years and absolutely cherished this little park also perfect for water sports, sup, kayaking etc

Very pretty city park! It is easy to make a loop by walking along the river and then doubling back. Great plantings.

Was staying in Livingston and this park is well taken care of with plenty of birds and wildlife around. The park is clean, plenty to do and awesome views. A gem of a place to have for the town and the residents.

Not a great family spot. The Playground is great. However across the street there is a trail along the river and every few feet along the trail is a tent. This made us feel unsafe, you can't see who's there or not there and sure enough someone popped out of a yellow tent and started to pee in the trees.

Quiet park at 3pm on a Tuesday. Playground is mostly shaded and enclosed. Also, separate areas with swings and huge sand play area.

Come for Old Faithful but stay to explore the whole Upper Geyser Basin. Incredible display of a great variety of geothermal features. Some beautiful, some silly but all unlike anything you've ever seen before. It's like a theme park for geology. There is just no place like this on Earth but Yellowstone. The trail is raised and made of planks to keep you safely at a distance from delicate earth, boiling springs and geysers and, while it's sloped in some places, it's a gentle walk. Also, it's hot here - shocker, right, with all the heat from the Earth's core boiling to the surface? So just expect a warmer walk around here in the summer especially! Give yourself at least a couple of hours to see it all - longer if you plan to hang out to catch some of the less regular geyser eruptions. There's also a great visitor's center up by Old Faithful and of course you should explore the historic Inn. Such a treat.

By far the most popular and crowded geyser basin due to very famous geysers such as Old Faithful and Beehive. There are guided tours starting at the visitor center with very kind rangers. The basin is located very close to the Old Faithful Lodge, Old Faithful Inn, and the Snow Lodge.

Welcome to the Upper Geyser Basin, home of the famous Old Faithful! Not only that, but the majority of the world's active geysers are located here, too. If you plan on watching Old Faithful erupt, make sure you get here early. The limited benches will fill up fast. There is an Observation Point to view Old Faithful. It's a bit of a hike, but there are fewer people. The Observation Point is roughly 0.8 miles from the Visitor Center. If you want to walk the entire loop, then it is roughly 2.1 miles. I recommend circling the entire Upper Geyser Basin. The entire loop, including the Observation Point, is roughly 4.0 miles (6.4 km). Feel free to go your own path, but I suggest walking up the mountain to the Observation Point, coming down via the Solotary Geyser trail. Then, circle the Geyser Hill before continuing down to the Morning Glory Pool. You then walk the road back to Old Faithful, passing by Daisy Geyser and Castle Geyser. Speaking of which, there are 4 other geyser eruptions you can view other than Old Faithful: Castle, Grand, Daisy, and Riverside! Eruption time and day(s) are posted in the visitor center and online. So, be sure to do your research before heading out for the day!

This review is for Upper Geyser Basin & Old Faithful Observation Point Loop which was a ~4.9 miles round trip that took ~2.5 hours to complete. This was one of those unique hikes with various geysers and pools. The trails are located within walkable distances from the Old Faithful hotels and visitor center. Ideally, it would be best to start the hike early in the morning to avoid the crowd. Most of the trail consisted of flat boardwalks and paved asphalt. The boardwalks were icy in some spots during the morning. Observation Point part of the trail was somewhat pointless because there was no "wow factor" in terms of any view. It was still a nice stroll in the wooded areas, eventually reaching Solitary Geyser. Furthermore, this part of the trail had some inclines and declines. The steam from the geysers have an unpleasant sulfur smell. Carry bear spray; the chances of encountering a bear is lower at popular trails but you never know. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/WJGWI2obiwA

Upper Geyser Basin is a small trail that’s worth taking because at the end you will find Morning Glory Pool which’s good for taking pics consisting of rainbow. But we can actually find a lot of geysers and hot springs in between the trail. During the trail you can find river flowing through which allow us to capture a few decent pics.

The UPPER GEYSER BASIN is vast a geyser basin with magnificent views. If you visit here in May when the weather is still cold and even snowing, the steams are so huge that you won't be even see far away. In the summertime, the steams will be significantly smaller. This basin is the best geyser basin in the park for visit although there are several other geyser basins along the way before you reach this one. This basin is also the closest to the Old Faithful Geyser.

Easily one of the best trails in the park. The boardwalk starts at Old Faithful and moves west toward Biscuit Basin. There are actually two path running mostly parallel. The boardwalk is one while the other is a paved accessible path. I. My opinion it's best to start by parking near Biscuit Basin, walking to Old Faithful on the boardwalk, getting lunch in town, and returning on the accessible path. That way you get the comfort of a break and see slightly different views on the return. See my photos for a trail map posted on site.

Old Faithful is a Yellowstone classic for a reason — the eruption is unforgettable. When it blasts off, you can feel the power of the geyser in your chest, with steam rising into a bright blue sky. It’s a “wow” moment for both kids and grown-ups. Prediction times around the viewing area are impressively accurate, which makes planning easy. There’s plenty of space to sit, take photos, and enjoy the anticipation before the eruption reaches those iconic heights. I deducted one star for the crowds — they are intense. This is the most popular spot in the park, so expect packed walkways and full seating well before eruption time. It’s still absolutely worth seeing, but it helps to be prepared. Traveler Tip: Arrive early for the best view. If you can, aim for a morning or late-afternoon eruption; the crowds thin just enough to breathe, and the lighting is better for photos. Even with the crowds, Old Faithful is a must-see. The eruption itself is worth every second. If you’re planning a Yellowstone trip and have questions, feel free to reach out — always happy to help out a fellow traveler.

Incredible. On our bucket list! Well worth the wait and worth a visit! Close the both the west and south entrance to Yellowstone NP. Not sure about a summer visit, but we planned our visit for the first week of October. Many of the trees were turning bright fire yellow. The national park is amazing. Love the drive and waterfalls and “smokers” as we called them. But Old Faithful was a highlight. The geyser didn’t just blow…. It BLEW… for almost 5 minutes. I never knew… I thought it would be just one big steam explosion. Nope. It was far beyond that. And the timing. Pretty close to what was predicted. About every 90 minutes. Lots of lots of bench seating. Great drop off place for those who struggle with walking would be pull in to the Yellowstone Old Faithful Lodge. Pass up the check in drop off area and go straight toward the end of the curb. It’s as close and you’re gonna get to the viewing area. You could almost watch from the car. But it’s a very easy short walk to the benches. Not to be missed!!!!

Amazing experience for my son and I, amazing experience. Highly recommend to at least stop in and check this thing erupt. Inside the visitor center there are times given when this will erupt and it's pretty accurate within plus or minus 10 minutes. Was not overly crowded and the whole area was awesome to check out.

The trip was filled with amazing views and experiences. The interior circle drive requires 4 hours to complete and will not disappoint. We saw bears, bison, moose, eagles along with the eruptions of old faithful geyser. The side road drives allowed us to see beautiful views of the river and rapids.

4.5/5 Stars: Old Faithful, Yellowstone I recently visited Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, and it was an unforgettable experience! This iconic geyser is a must-see attraction, and I was impressed by its majesty. *Highlights:* - *Impressive Water Show:* The eruption was truly breathtaking, with water shooting high into the air for around 2 minutes. The sound of the geyser erupting was exhilarating! - *Predictable Schedule:* I waited around 20 minutes for the eruption, which is relatively short compared to the maximum wait time of 90 minutes. The park's prediction system is quite accurate, making it easy to plan your visit. *Tips:* - *Check the Schedule:* Plan your visit according to the predicted eruption times to minimize wait times. - *Bring a Jacket:* It can get chilly while waiting for the eruption, especially in the mornings or evenings. - *Respect the Environment:* Stay on designated boardwalks and follow park rules to preserve the natural wonder. *Overall Experience:* Old Faithful is an awe-inspiring natural wonder that exceeded my expectations. The wait was worth it, and the eruption was a thrilling experience. If you're visiting Yellowstone, Old Faithful is a must-see attraction that will leave you in wonder.

Visiting Yellowstone’s Old Faithful area was an unforgettable experience. The boardwalk trail takes you past a stunning collection of colorful hot springs and geysers, each unique and mesmerizing. Of course, the highlight is Old Faithful itself—it erupts with impressive power and beauty about every 90 minutes, and it’s amazing to watch the steam and water shoot high into the sky. The entire area is well maintained, easy to explore, and filled with natural wonders at every turn. We used a stroller to carry a 4 years-old around the trail without any problem.

Old Faithful is one of those places that truly lives up to the hype. Watching it erupt is a powerful experience, but what really took it to the next level for me was seeing it at sunset. The sky turned orange and pink, and the steam from the geyser caught the light in the most beautiful way. It felt like the whole area was glowing. The eruption itself is impressive—predictable but never boring. It shoots up with such force, and it’s even more magical when you’re surrounded by the colors of the evening sky. The area around Old Faithful is also really peaceful in the evening. There are fewer crowds, the temperature starts to cool down, and the whole experience feels more personal. There’s a nice boardwalk and plenty of viewing space, so it’s easy to find a good spot. I definitely recommend staying to watch an eruption close to sunset. It adds a whole new layer to the moment, and the views are absolutely stunning. If you’re visiting Yellowstone, make sure to plan your time so you can catch Old Faithful during golden hour. It’s an experience I won’t forget, and it’s one of the best moments from our trip.

Pretty. Easy walk. Bathrooms and water refilling station. No pets.

💯 recommended place to visit breathtaking views 🥰 However it might get busy and might not get parking space but be patient🤞

Yellowstone is a trip of a lifetime. The falls were one of the many highlights. Seeing a rainbow was a reminder of the beauty and wonder.

Gorgeous! The Falls is so pretty. It was flowing pretty heavily when we visited. Not too far of a walk down, but if there is ice, it can be slippery going down to see it. There are some stairs, so caution should be taken.

Upper Falls in Yellowstone National Park is located on the Grand loop road close to Hayden Valley and Canyon Village depending from where you are coming. The parking lot size is pretty decent with restrooms. This is the Yellowstone river which drops to the upper falls and then drops again to lower falls and finally flowing through the canyon. The view of the gushing water is a great spectacle. You can also feel the mist on your face.

Huge fan of waterfalls and the Upper Falls certainly did not disappoint! Haven't made it to the Grand Canyon yet but the ravine coming away from the falls has to resemble it on a small scale. The falls themselves were really beautiful and the scenery in the back drop were out of this world. There were some neat hikes to it as well which is always a plus!

This was the highlight of our trip. It was an overcast and rainy day, but the view was amazing. We drove across the bridge to the first parking lot. From there we took the trail up to artist point. It was a long hike in a paved trail, with a lot of elevation change. The views along the way were superb though.

So so many places to stop along this lake. Mountainous backgrounds, excellent sunrises and sunsets, and plenty of geysers and trails.

During our trip to the park, we drove around searching for a nice spot to see Yellowstone Lake. We finally found it when we arrived at the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center. This spot offers the opportunity to walk around the beautiful shoreline and enjoy the vastness of Yellowstone Lake. We were stunned by the size of the lake and its undeniable beauty. At this spot, you can see the endless blue lake stretching out before you, providing breathtaking scenery. Yellowstone Lake is the largest high-elevation lake (above 7,000 feet) in North America, covering approximately 136 square miles (352 square kilometers) with over 110 miles (177 kilometers) of shoreline. It sits at an elevation of about 7,732 feet (2,357 meters) above sea level. After seeing it for ourselves, it easily became a must-see destination that we would recommend to anyone visiting Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone Lake was one of my favorite parts about Yellowstone National Park. It’s a huge lake, with very beautiful views. It reminded me of the California coast. There are lots of places to pull off along the coast with picnic tables. Some areas are thermal and you can see steam coming out on the shore.

Yellowstone lake is huge one and its around 20 miles around. We took several stops where there was spectacular views. Its a beautiful view and drive

Lake Yellowstone is huge as a sea, cold as a ice. It is amazing experience, with the beautiful clear water. I saw thousands of the lakes, but this lake was something special. Wild, cold and tempting in same way. I will be back for sure...

Yellowstone lake cover 136 surface miles and it is the largest high elevation lake in North America. Interesting fact is that there is no fishing allowed from the “fishing bridge” since 1973. Yellowstone Lake runs through numerous parts of the park but we found the best view to be on East entrance road. I would highly recommend Steamboat Point picnic ground for awesome views of the water during a stop for lunch or dinner. Steamboat is just a mile or so east of the fishing bridge. Enjoy.

There is nothing I could say that could better describe the beauty of this lake inside a beautiful park. Hard to miss if going through the park but make sure and stop.

Have to be honest — I love having Red Lodge Mountain so close. It holds a lot of sentimental value for me, especially since I taught my kids to ski there. But over time, it's unfortunately become my least favorite ski resort. The first thing that hits you when you arrive is the strong smell of what seems like a failing septic system — and it's hard to ignore. This season, not once did I make it through a day without spending a frustrating amount of time stuck on a lift, swinging in the air as it repeatedly stopped. The snow has been marginal at best, and the facilities are clearly old and outdated, with no real signs of improvement. It feels like a resort that's been left behind by years of deferred maintenance. At the end of the day, we're lucky to have it nearby — but if there were another decent option close by, I'd go there instead.

Terrible prices, horrible service, out dated everything. Cheap food for high prices, they don't even know how to cut potatoes into fries, so buy them bagged etc. $100+ for a full day of whatever they call it now. Outrageous, nothing has been updated. We call it Montana's Murder Mountain now, not Rock dodge anymore. Who ever the owners are, should feel ashamed for there rebranding, but nothing else. Literally go anywhere else and have a fantastic weekend of lodging and ski/snowboarding... my review is nor alone, leaving reviews has become a thing of the past nearly. We just don't go anymore. One good thing though.Is no one was there today the day before Easter it was dead.We had so much good parking.Which should be unheard of....

Couldn't pay me to return. Thanks for the %50 off vouchers I will never use. It's absurd when a resort puts so much money into IT systems, marketing and a rebrand when your infrastructure is crumbling. I will spend the extra time and money to head out to bridger and big sky in the future. Absolutely absurd that I was still charged the online price I paid 3 weeks ago, since you are charging $75 at the booth. I should've gone to bridger for the price. Paid more than a bridger pass, for two lifts. And less terrain than my home mountain. Truly the worst time I've ever had a ski resort. Biggest let down ever

ABSOLUTELY Loved It. People friendly BEAUTIFUL Views PEACEFUL smells great clean fresh

Everything was rad. Everything, other than it being a major task getting my nephew who is wheelchair bound into the cafeteria and the restaurant…. Yeah, yeah, I know it’s a ski resort. But, he is able to use a bi-ski… But, like I said all that was amazing being that it was his first time skiing. Just would have been nice had there been an easier way to get him into the eating facilities. We ended up waiting to eat until we got back to Billings….

Word to the wise. Check the weather the morning of your visit. Not sure that would've helped today (Feb 5, 2025). ALL lifts were closed today on WIND HOLD. I drove up from Billings with my 3 kids waited for 3 hours hoping our trip wasn't wasted. NO LUCK. We drove home massively disappointed!!!!! This was our first time up there together in 2 years. Red Lodge Mountain is a MASSIVE GAMBLE. Very Uncertain place to ski. We will be going to Bridger Bowl for now on. I know they can't control the weather, but Wow. Get a poma or something! Y'all piss me off!!!!

We did total archery at the ski hill. It was 8 and 1/2 mi and 5 and 1/2 hours to start and complete the course

I really liked the diversity of the animals at this place and the relatively small area. It made it very easy to walk around. The layout of the map made it easy to walk around the zoo in a circular fashion, so I could walk out from the entrance, go through all the exhibits and end up back at the entrance. There where more exhibits in the gift shop as well which added onto the experience. The only recommendations id make is to update the tiles and maps, as well as adding more places for people to see the already existing exhibits. I went to the zoo during a hot summer day and a lot of the animals where sleeping in order to cool off and there was nowhere to stand to see some of them, but most where still accessible. I enjoyed my time.

We love going to the Zoo! My girls love the Tiger and Otters the most, they have several environments developing for new animals to come in. You can buy tickets at the window at the time of arrival, it's usually not busy unless there's an event happening. It's a nice little walk that's paved the whole way, wheel chair accessable. The gift shop was a little more sparse than normal but that could be due to the end of summer, it's always nicely stocked! There are also membership available for purchase as well, and I believe they are $100.

This zoo is truly the right size! My wife and I saw everything in about 2 1/2 - 3 hours, taking our time! Variety of animals was very good considering we only paid something like $13 a piece! We had a fantastic good time and saw almost every animal they had on exhibit….PRETTY GOOD FOR A ZOO! The animals in this Zoo are extremely well cared for, and I’m pretty sure most of them know their names! Worth the visit!

Not a lot to do. Very few animals were there and some of them were recovered from the outside injuries. Quiet and peaceful environment. Visited on a Sunday morning and it was not busy. It is reasonable to visit just once. In around two hours, all the sights could be seen. Staff were polite/knowledgeable.

This is our favorite zoo. We got season passes that really make life easy. Worth every penny. When we moved here, our daughter was 5 months old. Now she is 10 months and my wife takes her at least once a week. She is growing up here with these animals. We believe the badger had a bond with her. Every time we roll up to his enclosure, he comes up to greet her and seriously interacts with her, it’s WILD! The season pass is worth it, for real! And the loop that you walk on is just right. The Goldilocks of paths, if you will!

Nice little zoo. It was very quiet and peaceful. The weather was hot so many of the bigger, outdoor animals were not active or visible, which was disappointing. We enjoyed our time there.

It's a mid zoo at best. No concessions, the exhibits are kind of run down, a lot of the exhibits appeared to be empty.. it's only $12 for adults though, so if your looking to kill some time it's not a bad price for something to do.

First off, if you're on a motorcycle, be aware that there are some blind curves on the road leading to the visitor center. The road itself isn't in the best condition, but I've seen worse, so just FYI. Overall, this is a pretty nice state park located in Billings. The visitor center has a small gift shop, nice toilets, and a few displays of artifacts on display. The caves themselves are nice, but I could only see three pictographs and the signage indicates many more. I can only assume that they've simply succumbed to the elements and aren't visible anymore. The park itself is nice with some nice rock features surrounding the area, so that's a nice bonus. This park is definitely worth a stop if you're in the area or passing through.

Cool spot to check out if you're in the Billings area. Drive out to the park is filled with beautiful opportunities for pictures as well. There's a small gift shop that also offers information about the park itself. There's a small fee to access the park but it's well worth the price.

1st time at this park. Very well played out and excellent visitor center. History at its finest but be patient to see all the drawing on the caves since time, people and mother nature are erasing them all too soon.

Quite a bit of walking and not much reward. You can barely make out some of the red marks and they can't be that old because they are rifles. So if you just already a different hike, really geek out on this type of thing, or are studying... Then by all means. And I do not mean to downplay its cultural significance, it's important to preserve and study, but compared to other sites in AZ or NM.

This is a small park and you can probably see what you need in 30 minutes to an hour. Convenient to the interstate. Cool history but not much left of the pictographs. I like visiting state parks so I was happy to add this one to my list, but don't have a huge desire to return.

$8 for non residents. Very pretty, trail to one of the caves is paved, very steep, but paved. The other trails are gravel.

Neat place. We were the only one there at opening. Cave paintings are cool. Saw a rabbit and smooth green snake too

Great history here about Lewis and Clark. Walkway with information signs boardwalk leading up the pillar. My only complaint is it’s closed M-W and it looked really cool. Right along the Yellowstone River. Cool place!

Always driven past the signs and decided to stop today on our way home to Idaho. So glad we did! My children loved it and really enjoyed the nature and hike. We got to see two cute little fox babies and happened to have a snake pass in front of us. The kids were excited. I just loved the history and everything this place had to offer and teach you. Definitely stop here and check it out!

Definitely worth the trip and if you are capable of stairs or a hike, you can go up to the signature of William Clark explorer from 1806 or to the top of the Rock. The interpretive center is well done and need your support as a National monument.

Nice stop off I-94. During the winter months (Oct-Apr) you have to walk to the interpretative center, which is closed, but you still can park at the gate an walk the 1 mile to Pompeys Pillar. Any other time of the year you can drive to the center. Lot's of history, give yourself about 2 hours or more to really soak it all in. The stairs to the top of the pillar are easy with rest stops if needed.

Great National historic site to visit! See the only physical evidence that there is of the Lewis and Clark expedition (other than journals). The park is huge and very well kept, parking for cars, trucks and rv's is available. The visitor center is fairly new/modern and houses a moderately sized museum and exhibits, as well as a small gift shop and restrooms. The actual pillar is approximately a quarter mile walk from the center has picnic tables and benches, trees and shade. There is a pretty good wooden staircase up to the carvings of visitors to the area in the past, including "W. Clark ", as well as others...and the date signed. Staircase goes to a viewing platform at the top. You can see for 10+ miles on a clear day on all directions. Not handicap/wheelchair accessible or for those that cannot handle a 5 or 6 flight, 200 foot climb. This is something you gotta see if you are in the area...take the time! And don't forget the bug spray! Was there on August....dropped a star for this. Mosquitoes ravage you and your pets. Gift shop has OFF wipes for $1.50.... and do very little to help, as well as costly.....should hand these out!

The Pillar is 25 miles east of Billings along I-94, and overlooks the Yellowstone River. In 1806, Captain William Clark visited here and carved his name into the rock. It stands 200 hundred feet high and is quite noticeable from a distance. There is a boardwalk and several sets of stairs that lead up to the engraving and then to the top of the pillar. The stairs are easy enough, but there is not an alternative way to get up there. The view is quite lovely and at certain times of day animals can be seen. There is a very nice Visitor's Center with helpful rangers, and nice restrooms. Parking is also easy. Be sure to visit some of the exhibits on the grounds.

This was a really neat place with amazing views of the yellowstone river. Moderate activity level due to having to climb steps but well worth it. Very well maintained and nice informative museum on site. Pretty cool piece of history to check out. Might even see little critters checking you out.

History, fry bread, and shopping? Yes, please. What a cool surprise! We stopped at Custer’s Battlefield Trading Post and Cafe thinking we’d grab a quick bite… and ended up wishing we had more time. The food? Very good—but the Indian Fry Bread? Next level. Fluffy, golden, and slightly addictive. If you know, you know. Service was excellent—friendly, fast, and genuinely welcoming. The place was also impressively clean, which isn’t always the case when you’re out on the road. Now the gift shop? It’s not a shop—it’s a treasure cave. You could easily spend an hour in there browsing everything from history books to locally made goodies. A fantastic stop for food, culture, and a bit of retail therapy.

Right outside the battlefield road. We sat on the porch and looked out towards the site. Indian Taco was fresh and nicely spiced. Brisket sandwich was good as well. Nice staff and comfortable seating. Inside was roomy and looked nice in case of weather. Good choices for food. Nice shop inside. Good amount of parking.

Really did enjoy eating here and buying stuff in the Trading Post. However, I feel like we're being treated like we were part of the same folks that had the mentality back in the days of Custer. There should be a friendly attitude between native and those that were born here from years ago. We are not the enemy we enjoy purchasing the souvenirs just not wanting to get attitude, verbal or visual.

Super unexpectedly good! We went for the food and got some really excellent stuff: the indian taco was massive and the fry bread was the best I've ever had, and the beef brisket was super flavorful and meaty. Price was fair for the amount and quality of food, but not the cheapest either. No complaints though. Service was super kind and pleasant. Goods for purchase are also seemingly supporting the local community & indigenous craftspeople which is cool to see. All around great stop.

In August 2025, we visited the Custer Battlefield Trading Post in Crow Agency, Montana. This Trading Post is located close to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Exit 512 on Interstate 90. There are colorful Teepees on display, and all types of Native American goods for sale. The parking lot lines are painted arrows and the handicapped parking spots are painted with the chief feathers. This is a fun Trading Post to visit.

The restaurant is worth the stop. Fry bread is a must have. The gift shop is full of beautiful one of a kind items and history, some things are a little pricey.

Cool store to visit. It was a bit pricey, so we didn’t purchase anything. It was nice to check it out though.

What an amazing experience. Take the tour with the tour guide. It's worth it and you won't regret it. There is lots to see and read. You can even use your cell phone and listen to the historical context that pertains to that specific historical point. Take your time and enjoy history. I would advise going early to mid June. I was there in mid July and it was packed.

One of the most moving and beautiful places I have been, the monuments to both the US Army, as well as the Native American Warriors. Are very well appointed and respectful of each other. The story told here reflects both side of history, the Cheyenne Defending their way of life and their land and the US defending against who they seen as aggressors. This is a must stop. The gift shop is small, However a new visitors center is under construction. I also highly recommend a wall through Custer National Cemetery, as it is a stark reminder of the cost of war.

Stopped by the Little Bighorn Battlefield Monument hoping to take in the history and scenery, but unfortunately it was closed when I arrived. Definitely a bit of a disappointment after making the trip, but I understand closures happen for maintenance or staffing reasons. From what I could see from outside the gates, the grounds looked well cared for and the area itself is impressive and full of history. We’ll have to plan another visit in the future when it’s open.

Old West historic landmark. Was an honor to visit this sacred site. A must visit if you're in the area. Love the fact that they "now" tell the story of both sides of the battle. First part of the tour is the main Little Bighorn Battlefield and Custer's last stand. You then drive your own vehicle the 4.5 mile loop to the Reno-Benteen Battlefield area and then back to where you started. Please drive slow and safely since it's a very narrow road. There are "point of interest" parking areas along the route.

As a former History teacher this was a bucket moment event for me. A very moving place. Loved the story being shared from both sides. You could follow the path and see how the battle unfolded.

This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to. The dedication and upkeep to this battlefield and the recognition given to those who fought and survived as well as lost makes it such a humbling experience. I believe anyone in the elates should check it out and anyone planning a trip this way should definitely add this into their itinerary.

Well done park. A ton of information over the historic events. Only a few notes: 1) between the numbers on the brochure, the audio numbers, and the numbers on the sign posts, it is VERY difficult to figure out which bit of information goes with which spot. This really needs some attention. 2) please know this road is NOT designed for big rigs. This is not posted but the road is SUPER narrow and the pull offs are only about 2.5 car links long. We saw a few class a vehicles and we have NO IDEA how they turned around or what happened when they met each other on this road. Just maybe don’t. We are in a 24’ small rv and would not do this any larger.

This place is really nice. The guy at the counter ( Christopher Kortlander) was very friendly and informative. Can't wait to read this book.

The Little Bighorn Visitor Center and Battlefield roadway is closed for construction!

Nice little private museum and gift shop by the park. Good video giving an overview of the battle and events leading up to it. They have a lot of pictures of Custer and Indian leaders. Old saddles, sabers, rifles, hand guns, tomahawks, peace pipes, and more. Gift shop has a fair amount of things to get including a good selection of books related to the time.

A nice quiet location with lots of history of the area. The gentleman at the desk greeted us with a smile and was very informative about the area. The memorial outside the museum was interesting with busts of Sitting Bull, Custer and the tomb of an unknown calvary soldier lost in the battle of the little big horn. It is down a paved dead end road about one mile to Garryowen.

Very solemn place and rightly so. Very well kept and honorable site.

They had a awesome collection of artifacts from the battle. The museum director that greeted us was very knowledgeable about the items in this small building.

This place was actually super cool. The trading post/store was amazing and full of so many things. I bought a bear claw necklace with turquoise and some other smaller things, but there is so much to look at. Books, jewelry, amazing staffs and spears, buffalo hides etc. The owner was super nice and interesting to talk to. Check it out if you're in the area.

Popular for a reason! Really enjoyed the working Western shop and the museum. You need to go to the back of the storefront store, exit the back door, cross the alley into the next building for the museum. Lots to see and learn! Also has a squished penny machine for my fellow collectors.

The folks here are great. They have everything you need. As promised, here's Norman the zebra striped mustang practicing picking up one of your hats! Thanks gals.

If you need western/cowboy supplies, you can't go wrong. But the museum... OMG. There as an overwhelming amount to see and read. You could spend hours and still not have read everything. Amazing. A very pleasant surprise since I was expecting a tourist/gotcha shop.

A treasure trove of Western gear, equipment and history. Make sure you go to the back building to see the walls of ropes and extensive array of saddles, and the museum.

Not your usual stop or what you expected, but worth the time. The King family has been in business for many years. This family run shop has primarily horse or co boy related items, but they did have clothing, housewares and gifts available for all family members. There is an adjacent building behind that houses a cowboy museum which is a bonus for anyone visiting. The Don King Museum is worth your time if you are interested in cowboy, western art, leather art, saddles or any horse related.

Interesting store and an amazing, must see museum. Expecting a small collection in the museum, we were awed by the number of saddles, including some very old ones, photos and other historic items. Be sure to look for the "The Gathering 1883" photograph which claims to include Wyatt Earp, Butch Cassidy, Doc Holiday, Teddy Roosevelt and others. Is it real or is it a hoax?? We spent about 45 minutes in the museum but plan to return as there was just so much to see. Highly recommend if you are in the area. They do request a $2/pp donation which is a steal.

Fantastic place!!! Don’t miss out on the saddle and rope shop through the alley and the Museum was incredible. If you’re a leather maker they have a lot of history there including Al and Ann Stohlmans tools and workbench and a lot of their original work. The saddle collection is incredible.

I called the Ranger District to get information about accessing and hiking public land. None of the "trail" people were in and the ranger was also out. Many of the trails in this area, funded and maintained by tax money, are inaccessible due to agreements with local land owners. So we're funding the ranger district who are unavailable to maintain hiking trails, which are also unavailable to the public. This ranger district and its employees (when they show up) operate as a subsidy to wealthy individuals.

I drove through Bighorn National Forest from Dayton to Shell on US 14. The drive is amazing and there are many locations for hiking and camping. I definitely recommend stopping at the Sibley Lake picnic area, as well as the Shell Creek Rest Stop.

This is one out the best treasures in the world it's under looked by ago many people because Wyoming has its national park to but it really is si beautiful and has so many trails for so many different sports and the views and wild life are amazing

Grew up near here and still live spending time in the Bighorns. Access is excellent even to more remote areas (this can lead to more people too though). Plenty of campgrounds and places to explore.

I wanted to stay in the cabin for the duration of my 3 week road trip. I loved it there. Beautiful drive.

Went through the Big Horn at different locations on our way to/from South Dakota. The roads are in good shape, the views are awesome! Ample look out pull offs. Places for snow mobiles, camping, hiking, cycling, rock climbing... Lots to do!

Awesome piece of land, pics are from the edge of the bighorn after miles of hiking. Sights like no other place... must see in the summer/spring as well as winter (below freezing 200 days a year). Enjoy!

There is not much of the fort left. There is a nice visitor center with a very informative movie. It is a good place to get out and stretch your legs and learn a little history. The setting is beautiful.

Very old fort with a lot of history. The ladies in the visitor center were knowledgeable and attentive. I enjoyed the 12 minute movie about the fort as I never heard anything about it in school. The story itself is sad but the history of how it came to be is interesting to war buffs.

This is a place that every American should visit. The history of this area is part of the history of the creation of the USA. Of course, the Fort and the Visitor Center (under construction. August 2024) provide a lot of information. The Visitor Center has many artifacts from the battlefield that took place here. Overall, a great place to learn part of the country's history.

There are no actual buildings to see. Just the front wall and markers below. If I were just rating that it would be a 2 star, but the museum is really nice and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable so I added a star. Also, the event itself was very interesting so I added another star.

The fort is an amazing piece of history. The museum manager was outstanding. He was friendly and very knowledgeable of the history surrounding the fort. Highly recommend watching the short 15 minute video he provides too. Aside from the fort itself a short car ride away are two other battle sites that Ft. Kearny soldiers fought at.

The Visitor's Center was extremely well-done. The maps, windows, explanatory displays were all very well done. (Take your kids) But, the very-best part was the wonderful and extremely intelligent host Starr Zabel. (NPS) I've studied quite a bit of Red Cloud's war, but Starr made it come alive with very cogent analyses about how the personal features of the combatants informed the outcomes - and history. Truly a vibrant resource that we should take advantage of and cherish. Thank you Starr!

We enjoyed our visit to this historic fort last week. My husband has studied western expansion and the conflicts in this area. Did not disappoint at all. Great folks working there also.

A very good and well maintained FREE museum featuring local and state history. Ranges from information about how and where coal is formed, past native American history and artifacts. Prehistoric life in the area. Good display of period firearms and tools. Excellent movie clips and information about.past and current coal mining practices. If you like history, I highly recommend this stop. Also has many hands- on stations for kids learning experiences

Super fun educational place with immersive exhibits like the green caboose, stagecoaches, teepee, printing tools, and more. Great receptionist. Lots of exhibits, rooms, themes. Information available. Great tourist destination! Highly recommend.

Wonderful museum on the history and geology of this area. Interactive displays brought many of the exhibits to life including short movies on mining.

Don't waste your time. Not really worth the trip. Nothing really stands out here. Decent gun collection if you're a collector, but it has a ton of repeats.

Worth the stop and very educational for old folks like us.

This was a fun place to spend some time with the family. Was there for a free carnival the staff and customers were awesome so it made for a great time

Good little museum. Lots of stuff to read and look at. There were hands-on displays for the kids scattered throughout the museum. The A/C was wonderful and the gift shop area was adequate. Thus museum relies on donations and has free admission.

Even after seeing 'Close Encounters' many times growing up, seeing Devil's Tower in person was quite amazing. It was fabulous to be there in person, read about how the Tower was formed, and learn about the connection with Native American peoples. We loved the experience of hiking around the base of the Tower on the Tower Loop Trail so we could see the Tower from every angle. The park service created a 1.3 mile paved trail around the base for guests to follow. Be sure to take your time, read the signs, and appreciate the views. Also, look up at the Tower closely as you may get to see climbers making their way up. We saw a number of climbers on the side of the Tower to the left of the "Window" during our early morning visit. Note 1 - RV and trailer parking: The visitor center parking lots are rather small and not made to accommodate longer or larger RVs or trailers. The park has a designated lot just past the prairie dog town where you can drop your RV or trailer. Ask the park staff what the best way is to get to the visitor center if you use this lot. Note 2- Visitor Center: The visitor center is located in a historic building and is relatively small. There are interpretive exhibits in the visitor center and a gift shop. Bring your patience as the spaces can get very crowded. Note 3- Trails: The Red Beds Trail is a second and longer loop trail (2.8 miles) further down the hill that also circles the Tower. We hiked the trail from the campground and made the entire circuit. It took us a little over 3 hours, including our time at the visitor center.

Info here. Close to base of devils tower trail heads. Family friendly. Visitors center is accessible. Restrooms on site. Highly recommend.

Worth the travel, the Devils Tower is truly majestic in person. The hike around it is not too tiring and manageable, offering numerous breathtaking views. It’s an enjoyable and fun experience. If you’re a fan of national parks, it’s a must-visit.

Awesome Geology, surrounded by a beautiful expansive landscape. Visited in March on a weekday, so fewer than 15 people at vistor center (which was closed, but Bathrooms were open). Will be returning for another visit.

Our family was up this way for a reunion and HAD to make a day trip to see Devil's Tower. While there, we stopped by the visitor's center and got many souvenirs. My daughter had brought a suitcase full of Webkins, which was stolen at a rest stop just after crossing into South Dakota, and that included many of her favorite stuffed animals. So when we stopped by this visitor's center, and she fell in love with a Pookie Stuffed animal there, I had to get it for her. We took a hike around the tower, where I took some pics I'm dropping below. I was struck by the indian prayer bags on trees there. But we had gotten all the way to Hwy 24 when my daughter exclaimed that she'd LOST her Pookie! I had to turn the car around, driving back to the visitor's center, sure that I'd have to buy another one. But the kind folks at the visitor's center had found Pookie, and had him waiting for us when we arrived back. I didn't have to show a receipt or anything, they remembered us. I'll never forget it.

Very small parking area but no problem finding parking midday. Bathrooms were surprisingly clean! The grounds still looked taken care of. Shame that someone stole the passport stamp the staff left outside the visitor center for us visitors to use. Lots of pull offs and a nice area to pullover and see the prairie dogs (close to the entrance).

This was a very petit but awesome visitors centre! We love the facility, staff were extremely helpful, and was super Fun. They had water stations out front for people as well.

Getting up to the parking lot took an hour because there's a stop light at the bottom of the hill that filters how much traffic gets to the top. Of course this is after you've already entered into the park, so if you turn around and leave you would pay to have seen nothing. This is an easy attraction to visit once you get to the top. There is a walkable trail, and lots of parking. Or benches looking at it if thats more your speed. The visitor center has many collectable items as well as a self guided tour of history. You can sign up to climb it, just remember what you are climbing and that it is sacred ground.

Devils Tower National Monument completely blew me away. Seeing this massive rock formation rise out of the rolling hills is absolutely awe-inspiring. Pictures don’t do it justice; you have to experience it in person to appreciate how majestic and otherworldly it feels. The trails around the base are fantastic, well-marked, scenic, and full of viewpoints that show off the tower from every angle. The park is clean, well-maintained, and easy to explore. Whether you’re hiking, taking photos, or just soaking in the view, Devils Tower is a must-see. Truly one of the most unique and powerful natural landmarks!!

Everyone will have their own experience as it will differ from person to person. I had a surreal and profound one, visiting this enormous monument also called as Mato Tipila. There are two trails, Tower and Red beds trail. I would recommend doing the tower loop trail as it circles close to the tower. There are some amazing Lookout points once you’ll finish about 3/4 of the loop going clockwise. Do check out the visitor center / gift shop and learn about all the different folklore regarding how the tower was formed. Since the shutdown is in place, there was no entry fees, but otherwise I believe it $25. -Do keep an eye out for the climbers as that will give you an idea of how big the tower is and also how stupid and audacious humans are to mess with everything that is out there irrespective of the fact that some places have spiritual importance and hold deep relations to some tribes. I did not stay for the night, but I’m sure the sky would be very amazing to watch during the night time. If you are into stargazing/Milky Way then then you should go for it. Do check the weather before your visit as it can change within minutes While I was there, twice it snowed a little bit, and then the sun came out as well. A couple of nearby spots that you can also visit are the Prairie dog town and wind circle sculpture. I visited those places on my way back to Rapid City. Hope this was helpful.

Beautiful small park with million dollar views and fantastic trails. Takes a couple of days to hike them all unless you are really energetic, but there is a nice campground right in the park so you don’t even have to leave. Personally I would avoid the overcrowded (and slippery) paved trail from the visitors center. The Red Bed trail, although longer, gives much better views and is much less crowded.

This is my favorite place in north eastern wyoming! Its only about an hour and a half from Rapid City. If youre visiting mount rushmore and skipping devils tower, what even are you doing? There is a very easy hike around the base of the tower, where you can see the full 360 degrees of it, and gasp at the crazy rock climbers! Theres also tons of prarie dogs and deer here! It is NOT pet friendly. And that isn't to be mean to dogs. There are porcupines here and the closest vet is over an hour away. It is NOT pet friendly for the safety of your animals, not for the annoyance of you. Please leave your dogs at home or in your camper, or skip the hiking trail. There is RV parking here! And camping near and around here! It is very family friendly. The hike around the base is easy and short, even the newly walking will enjoy it, and when they want mommy or daddy to carry them you dont have a terribly long way to do so *exclusive to the time im writing this, the visitor center is open amid the government shut down. The book store is owned by a non government entity and is sponsoring the center being open*

An absolutely stunning place — even more impressive in person than in photos. The tower rises out of the landscape in a way that doesn’t look real, and the surrounding trails give you incredible views from every angle. The main loop is easy to walk and well-maintained, with clear signage and plenty of spots to stop for photos. Rangers are knowledgeable and friendly, and the visitor center is small but informative. It’s peaceful, scenic, and carries a sense of awe that sticks with you long after you leave. A must-see stop if you’re anywhere near northeast Wyoming.

Devils Tower is one of those places that hits you with a “wow” the second it comes into view — photos don’t do the scale justice. The rock formation feels almost otherworldly, and the vertical column texture makes it so unique. I loved the Tower Trail hike; it’s not too long, but gives you amazing views from every angle. The area around it feels clean, peaceful, and perfect for a slow, scenic reset. Overall, it’s a bucket-list spot that leaves you feeling small in the best, most humbling way.

After years of fundraising the museum was able to move into the old highschool. Be aware there is now a $5 fee to visit, it is not free anymore.

A Must-See when traveling through Sundance, WY. The museum has an amazing collection and the downstairs gift shop has some beautiful items.

After our visit to Sundance, we love this small town. And the museum in the old school building is wonderfully equipped and furnished. The highlight is the courtroom where the Sundance Kid was sentenced. Don't forget to visit the art and museum shop in the basement. Once again, many thanks to the lovely staff and the museum director, who gave us a personal tour. We will definitely be back, and send our best regards from Germany to Sundance.

What an amazing museum! A lovingly assembled collection of artifacts from the area has been turned into a storyline that describes what was life like here. Even the building itself is a 100+ years old school building that was state of the art when it was built, and still looks quite impressive on the outside as well as on the inside. Even the courthouse furniture has been preserved and arranged to show the layout of the courtroom of the times long past. Highly recommended to stop and enjoy.

Awesome museum. The staff was helpful and informative, knew a lot about the history and local area. This place was filled to the brim, and much larger than you would think going in. You could spend about an hour here if you took your time. The majority of the pieces were donated by local pioneer families, which just adds to the authenticity. The museum will soon move to the schoolhouse on the side street by sometime around february. Great spot.

Little County museum well worth at least 3 hours. The Sundance kid was tried in this building and they have the original courtroom furniture.

$5 admit was worth it. Good displays and education on the Vore Buffalo jump. Well stocked gift shop on lower level.

We were driving by and decided to stop in for a quick tour. Josh, our guide, was a very smart young man and walked us through the site. We really enjoyed learning about the history of Vore buffalo jump and recommend to all ages!

🤍 Jackie was such an amazing tour guide! She was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and fun to listen to! We loved hearing all her knowledge, the history on this site, we discussed theories and thoughts 💭 📝 These pics don’t do the tour Justice. Hearing them give you the full history in person is where it’s at! It’s worth it! 🦬 Seeing the butcher site in person is a really cool experience. Definitely stop in and check it out. Their gift shop is full of things to choose from. This site is truly incredible to see and hear about the history dating back umteen thousand years ago!

We were happy to make this stop from Deadwood on our way to Devils tower. We were not aware of the history here it's a small location but awesome to see the gentleman that gave us a tour is the owner he has a lot of history here small museum and we were able to enter the area's of the actual diggs for bison fossils. Amazing stories here. To get to the fossil u have to be able to walk down to the location just an ( fyi ) in case of mobility difficulties .

Well worth the detour off the highway. Dedicated bunch of volunteers who offered so much information. Asked for a small donation when we said we could not stay for the whole tour down j to the site (45 minutes). But she took us out to the sink hole and explained how the. Native Americans had used the site to hunt bison.

We stopped in on our way through the area, Josh our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. This place is rich with Native American history. An absolute must see if you have an interest in Native American history. Don't just drive by, stop in a learn a few new things. Thank you Josh for being our tour guide today. You really would make an amazing Park Ranger.

Anatoly was a great tour guide. This was our second time to Vore Buffalo Jump, and it is a gem! Highly interactive, great for teens and adults. Requires some walking down and up hill, but the paths are paved, and almost all of it is wheelchair accessible. Highly recommended to anyone in the Black Hills/Devils Tower area.

They offer different tour options, from self-guided to guided. The guided is $9/person and well worth it. Our guide was a local, history majoring student from the university and did a great job with the tour. The tour includes three parts. First, you look at the hole from above and learn about the technique. Next, you go into the tipi museum to see maps and learn more about the tribes and the process. Finally, you head down to the dig site, which was my favorite part. Here you see lots of the bones and other artifacts, as well as learn more about how all the things the bison were used for. This place was definitely worth the nine dollars and was an interesting leg stretch during a long car trip. The whole guided tour takes 30-45 minutes depending on how many questions you ask. Beware: going to the bottom of the sink hole must be done by foot. There is a paved trail going down, but it is steep and I imagine it would be quite difficult to get a wheelchair up and down it safely.

Worth the stop, the museum on site it great. Gift shop inside & very nice restrooms. Beautiful outside seating & grounds. 18 hole disc golf course too. Make sure to visit the 2 story Spaulding house too.

This is a 10 minute stop to the center of the nation. Why not take a quick pick and think about how vast our country is? I am taking a star off for two reasons. One, all the state flags really, really, really need to be replaced and the speed limits to get there are way to low. You are going 25 on a four lane street with turning access. There is no reason for that, but do stop.

Of all the places I visited…. Of all the National Parks and destinations of historical significance, this was the most humbling! NOT the “center in town, the true center. The TRUE CENTER is 14 miles past the town with a quick 8 mile drive down a gravel road. There is no real fanfare, just a humble pillar of rocks outside a field where an American flag marks a location on BLM land. My belief is that the flag was placed using technology of the day in 1959 and that the Pillar of rocks marks the gps pin pointed location. It was a highlight in my journey.

This is a super fun pit stop right off the road. There is a museum here but it was closed when we visited. You could spend 5 minutes just stretching your legs, or longer if you chose to walking around. All the state flags are fun, and theres a big granite center piece that you can climb on for fun photos

Unique side trip that's not too far out of the way from Devils Tower or attractions in South Dakota.. Really...how many people can say they've been there or even know it exists. Granted the fact that there was not that many people made it more fantastic. If you have the time its cool.

Well made monument, didn’t get to check out the museum as I visited later in the evening but still a great spot to walk around and a cool brag to say you’ve been.

Wish we could have stayed longer, but our timing was only about 20 mins before the museum and visitor’s center closed for the day. Lots to see inside, including kid’s activities, rotating monthly displays (like the current EMS personnel highlights!), and gift shop! Definitely a staple of this community. They’re expanding the back patio deck that overlooks the flags and center marker, you can tell they put a lot of thought and effort into taking care of this space. Definitely a stop that could last 10-60 mins!

This is why we come to South Dakota. The views and scenery are breathtaking. It is such an amazing place, and we appreciate the locals putting up with us during the Rally. The whole state really makes us feel welcome. The rally goers should do their part to be respectful, and not leave behind trash in this beautiful place.

We had a great time exploring the waterfalls. Good trail system that allowed us to do that too. Even though there were other people there I never felt like it was overcrowded.

Drove the scenic byway and saw mountain goat. And a beautiful waterfall.

Lovely little lodge nestled in a gorgeous canyon at the end of a beautiful, winding 15 mile scenic drive. Lobby is beautiful with a large stone fireplace and the inevitable deer/elk/bison heads adorning the room. Staff bordered on apathetic and weren't very engaging. Rooms were a little dated, trying to get luggage trolley over the back door sill was nearly impossible and the two doors leading to the parking lot were so heavy it took both of us pushing to get them opened. The views are stunning and we saw lots of wildlife during our stay as well as several doable hikes to see the waterfalls near the lodge. Would recommend.

Beautiful drive w place to stop. Water runs mainly on the left side (if coming from Spearfish). If first time nice to go both directions so the driver can see it all easier. I like looking out through the sun/moon roof. Great for nature lovers. Dog friendly though not everything is grassy (dirt/mud when you get out) - bring a towel or wipes if you want to keep them clean.

Spearfish Canyon is a beautiful drive. Make sure you save enough time for stopping for pictures. It seems to me that the canyon walls on the north end of the trail are a bit more beautiful, though the entire trail is awesome.

This is a great stop in Spearfish canyon. Very nice viewing area for small falls in the creek from an old holding pond. A pit toilet is on site as well.

This was an amazing experience. Such a great blend of history, adult party/gambling atmosphere, while also being a clean friendly place id be happy to take my young kids. The shootouts and storytelling by the deadwood alive crews were amazing. I love how they get the kids involved. I cant wait to come back!

We visited downtown for the afternoon. We walked around and enjoyed all the stores they had to offer. Plenty of gifts and souvenirs to go around. We ate lunch and just enjoyed the scenery. Its a small town filled with great history. On our way out the next morning, we drove by 6 am when Noone was on the streets, it was pretty cool to see it filled with people one day and rhe next early morning empty. we parked in the public parking lot by visitor center and walked downtown.

We really enjoyed Historic Downtown Deadwood. The atmosphere is great with a really old west feel. People who operate the business are really friendly and there is a ton of things to see and do. We spent two days and really did not have time to see a lot of things.

Lots of cool wild West History involving Wild Bill and Calamity Jane. It's a little sad to see so many of the hotels full of slots, but there is rich history and cool little shops to enjoy. We were there during their Deadweird event, and while we aren't the partying kind it was fun to see everyone dressed up in costumes and enjoying themselves. We stayed at the historic Bullock Hotel which exceeded our wildest expectations.

I loved the history and the general vibe of the town. Lots of people and places to see. If you like casinos they are everywhere.

Good place especially at night during the days of autumn. It’s just fun to explore all the bars and stores walking around it wasn’t crowded and stayed in an historic hotel. Didn’t gamble just explored the town and surrounding areas.

We drove through a couple of times. Awesome place. We parked the Jeep and walked around then had supper. Great food and atmosphere. Just not enough time, so we will be back next year. ( we are not gamblers.....)

We started down in Deadwood went up the many steps to get to this cemetery. I will be honest with you next time I will drive to the top. Once we got to the cemetery, we still had to continue going upward to see all the graves. From Wild Bill to Calamity Jane worth seeing. One of the most disturbing things is noticing how many young children died either birth or a few days afterwards or even a month or two. Please don’t be one of those people to put the rocks on top of the grave because it damages the headstones.

We thought the Mount Moriah Cemetery is one of the most beautiful we have seen. The cemetery is loaded with notable people from the Deadwood area. Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock are just a few. Near the top there is a great overview of the town.

Today we visited Mount Moriah Cemetery in Deadwood, and it honestly exceeded every expectation. This isn’t just a cemetery—it’s a beautifully preserved piece of American history, perched high above the town with sweeping views of the Black Hills. The grounds are incredibly well kept, the pathways are peaceful, and every corner tells a story. Seeing the graves of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane was surreal. Their markers are thoughtfully presented with detailed plaques, and learning the history right where it happened gives the experience a whole different weight. You can feel the legends come to life here. If you love history, scenic views, or unique stops that feel deeply rooted in the past, Mount Moriah is absolutely worth the visit. It’s a place where time slows down for a moment and the Old West feels just a little closer. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Highly recommend for history lovers, families exploring the Black Hills, or anyone looking for a quiet, meaningful stop in Deadwood.

Loved it. The walk up to Seth Bullock and wife's grave is pretty intense, it's up hill and required some rest stops. Saw deer romping around.

During our recent visit to Deadwood, South Dakota, we visited the Mount Moriah Cemetery where Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane are buried. We parked our car in the parking lot, paid our $3, then walked (uphill) about 200 yards on a paved road. At one point, we had to move off the road into the grass because a tour bus was leaving the cemetery. The graves of Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane are marked with signs so they can be easily found. This cemetery is located on a fairly steep hill, so it doesn't lend itself to wandering around for very long.

Mount Moriah Cemetary is a worthy stop while visiting Deadwood. Western and history fans will find a number of intetesting graves, including Wild Bill and Calamity Jane. However, there are other interesting sites, including a children's section and a Chinese burner. There is a small $2 fee to get in, but it is worth the small fee as the cemetary is maintained in very good condition. You also get a map with suggestions for a self guided walking tour. Parking can be difficult to find, although you can usually find a spot in the small osrking area or on one of the residential streets. We don't suggest trying to bring you RV or trailer as the cemetary is at the top of a hill in a residential area.

Very well kept with interesting historical information about the famous “residents” and the communities with special sections in the cemetery (Jewish, Chinese). Nice hikes from the cemetery to the summit too.

Stunning in the simplest sense of the word. I could have stayed down there for hours. Our Ranger was knowledgeable and full of stories. The discovery tour (30 minutes for 14 dollars) was what we chose to do as we were somewhat limited on time. It was an amazing experience however next time I would do a longer tour. Note that the longer tour that descends 750 stairs does NOT require you to walk back up said stairs, there is an elevator to the lower level as well. The visitors center is small yet adequate in display the history of jewel cave.

Jewel Cave is now one of our favorite caves in the U. S. We took the Scenic Tour and were just blown away by the experience. The Ranger/ tour guide was fabulous and really took the time to make sure the visitors got to see and experience the cave features. The tour group was relatively small, with under 20 people, allowing everyone to see and hear the guide. The tour was about 1 hour and 20 minutes long, with a lot of stairs and walking. We suggest arriving at least an hour early so that you have time to watch the movie and see the exhibits before your tour starts. If not, you can do these things after the tour. There are also a couple of hikes you can take in the park. We bought our tickets almost two months in advance as the tours frequently sell out in advance. The parking lot is pretty large and will accommodate RVs and trailers.

I love caves. I’ve been to many caves. This one is a “dry cave”. Without water leaching through, there are very few formations. The “scenic” tour consists of many stairs to enter a few large cavities. The walls are covered in “jewels” but what you see are mostly bumpy side walls since the beauty is hidden under layers of dirt. Others said they already had been on the “lantern” tour first. It was so good they did this tour as a second chance to see the caves. Maybe take the “lantern” tour if you want to be amazed

We really liked this tour. The Rangers were really cool and made the tour really enjoyable. When comparing the caves, this one has more interesting things to look at than Wind Cave. The Scenic Tour was 740 steps, but we never felt winded or tires from the walk. They places stopping points throughout to rest. They refinished the steps recently and they are very sterdy with lots of hand rails. It was a great tour!

We chose to do the one hour, twenty minutes guided tour of this National Park Service site. Fascinating history and absolutely stunning formations, colors and textures inside the cave. Our guide was knowledgeable, interesting and kept us engaged throughout the tour. A must see!

Showed up late a day to gather info and a ranger gave us all the info we needed - including wonderful recommendations outside the cave locally as well. When online tickets are booked, you show up in person at 8a to get tickets at the booth by the parking lot - first come first serve. We arrived early the next day (745a) and got tickets for a 920a scenic route. A different ranger did an intro and he was a bit abrasive and annoying, but other than that all staff were friendly and helpful. Visitor center has shop, an exhibit, and rally point for cave tour. The ranger assigned for our tour was very funny, lighthearted and overall he was a great guide. The cave itself is really cool - I won't rehash the website but lots of formations and they go at a good pace. Ive had knee surgery and was able to do the scenic route well - stairways have double rails, and there are stops with benches.

We did the 1.5 hour scenic tour. It was fun, not too hard, and despite the fact that I have claustrophobia, I felt fine for the entire trip. Our guide was very good, and the paths were well-lit.