Tourist offices Dakota

It's a ranger. Ranger HQ is located near the Visitor Center.

Opening. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open all year round, except on December 25 th. The schedules of the various services vary according to the months, with maximum opening, from 7:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. in August, and a minimum, from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. in winter. Lights take place from May 24 to August 14 at 9 p. m. and from August 15 to September 30 at 8 p. m. During the winter, the Audio Tour Building and Sculptor's Studio are closed.

Admission rates. No admission fee, but only a parking fee of US $ 10.

Post office and cash distributor. For mail and banks, you need to go to Rapid City (23 miles) or Hot Springs (50 miles).

Accessibility. Facing the main entrance, parking is reserved for disabled guests. Wheelchairs are made available to Information Center, but also «first come, first served». The amphitheater and Lincoln Borglum Museum, Sculptor's Studio, Presidents' Trails, Snack and Gift Shop are wheelchair accessible.

Toilets. Toilets are available at the Information Center, the Visitor Center and the Borglum Differentiation Terrace.

Ideal period. June, July and August are the months in which the park is most frequented. On July 3, Independence Day, there is a fireworks and the parking lot is complete in mid-morning.

Badlands National Park, located in the town of the same name in South Dakota, is a popular destination for visitors from all over the world. This park offers raw natural beauty with its spectacular geological formations and rich fossil record. On its 244,000 acres, visitors can explore a vast mixed-grass prairie home to bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs and black-footed ferrets. The park offers many activities such as camping, hiking and more. Nature lovers can also learn more about the ecology of the mixed-grass prairie and the wildlife that populates the park. For history buffs, it's possible to discover the human history and culture of the Badlands through various exhibits and museum collections.

Custer State Park, located in the town of Custer, is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. With 71,000 acres of land, the park is home to an abundance of wildlife and offers many activities such as camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing and more. Visitors can also enjoy the beauty of the landscape, with its granite peaks and rolling plains. However, it's important to respect the park's rules, especially when it comes to wild animals. It is forbidden to feed or disturb them, and it is recommended to stay in your vehicle or at least 100 meters away from bison, elk and other animals. The park also has several visitor centers, where visitors can obtain further information on the park's activities and attractions.