Wind Cave of Jewel Cave South Dakota
Grandma, Great Grandma and two boys traveling cross country. Boys are 8 and 11. Has anyone been to both and have a favorite? Thanks in advance.
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Since you asked.....
Wind Cave is a NP. Jewel Cave is a National Monument, and has as good if not a better tour, but Wind Cave has some unique features. You have the opportunity to see much more wildlife in Wind Cave than the wildlife loop in Custer SP, but it also depends on the day. In my opinion, it nearly ranks with Yellowstone for wildlife viewing opportunities, but get off the paved road, and take some gravel in the park.
Wind Cave has turned in to my favorite NP, and I haven't done a cave tour for several years. While you are there, you owe it to yourself and the kids to see the Mammoth Site in nearby Hot Springs. Also the kids would love Evans Plunge, also in Hot Springs, a natural warm spring fed indoor pool.
Wind Cave is a NP. Jewel Cave is a National Monument, and has as good if not a better tour, but Wind Cave has some unique features. You have the opportunity to see much more wildlife in Wind Cave than the wildlife loop in Custer SP, but it also depends on the day. In my opinion, it nearly ranks with Yellowstone for wildlife viewing opportunities, but get off the paved road, and take some gravel in the park.
Wind Cave has turned in to my favorite NP, and I haven't done a cave tour for several years. While you are there, you owe it to yourself and the kids to see the Mammoth Site in nearby Hot Springs. Also the kids would love Evans Plunge, also in Hot Springs, a natural warm spring fed indoor pool.
