Things to do in Western South Dakota

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Mount Rushmore with four large granite faces of U.S. presidents.
Mount Rushmore with four presidential faces carved into the rock.
A large stone face carved into a mountain.
Mount Rushmore with four presidential faces carved into the rock.
A river flowing over rocks with a forested area in the background.
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Mount Rushmore with flags and a stone monument in the foreground.
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Mount Rushmore

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Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.
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A grassy hillside with trees and a forest in the background.

Chadron

Two people riding horses across a grassy field with rolling hills in the background.

Valentine

A rocky landscape with prominent rock formations and sparse vegetation.

Baker

A vast landscape with rolling hills and a clear sky.

Interior

An aerial view of a town with a water tower labeled 'MOBRIDGE', a river in the background, and various buildings and roads.

Mobridge

A rural landscape with a wooden barn, fenced paddock, and a forest in the background.

Newcastle

A large metallic sculpture with geometric patterns and a figure holding a flag.

Faith

A rugged mountain range with sharp peaks and a dramatic sky.

Wasta

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