Day 2  

Saturday  July 26

Sunrise hike!  It's a short drive to Rankin Ridge Trail for a morning hike and sunrise picnic at the Rankin Ridge Lookout Tower. 

Mid-morning enjoy another hike in the park followed by lunch back at the campground.

Afternoon:  “Fairgrounds Tour” of Wind Cave

“Explore both the upper and middle levels of Wind Cave. This tour offers plenty for those wanting to see a variety of features on their tour with abundant boxwork in the middle level of the cave and larger rooms, popcorn, and frostwork in the upper level. This 1.5-hour strenuous tour enters and exits the cave by elevator. Navigating 450 stairs, including one flight of 89 steps going up along the 0.6-mile route, it’s not just the features that will leave you breathless.”

Early dinner in the town of Hot Springs.

5:00-7:00pm soak at Moccasin Hot Springs!

Moccasin Springs is a natural mineral spa in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The spa is located on the historical ruins of the Hot Springs Hotel. In 2014, the name of the site was changed back to the original name, Moccasin Springs.  All of the historical ruins on site have been taken into consideration; maintaining the ruins and building around the original site, keeping as much history as possible for your mineral springs experience. 

https://www.moccasinsprings.com/

Return to camp to enjoy the fresh air, a beautiful sunset, and the amazing night sky.  Evening fellowship, stargazing, and shenanigans around the campfire.

Sleep in your tent or try “cowboy camping” out under the stars while viewing the Milky Way! 

What’s Included and provided:

• Round-trip transportation in a large rental van.

• Planning and guiding throughout the entire trip.  3 days, 2 nights

• Campsite and park entrance fees

• Moccasin Hot Springs entrance fee

• Cave Tour admission

• Camping Gear if needed:

  • Tents (2-person tents unless otherwise noted)

  • Sleeping Bags

  • Sleeping pads

  • Cooking gear (stove and fuel)

  • Group first-aid kit