Animals commonly seen in the region include elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and white-tailed deer. Ponderosa pine is the most common tree species in the area. Trees that are common in the area include ponderosa pine, aspen bur oak, and birch. The region is known for having one of the largest bison herds in the world. Peak tourist season is from May to September, and this is also when the region offers some of its most mild weather conditions. November and December constitute the winter months, but continue to be somewhat mild and sunny, ranging from 40 degrees to 10 degrees. During September and October, the weather drops slightly and stays around the 60s or 70s and a low around 30 degrees. July and August are warm and dry months in the region, ranging from 86 to 57 degrees. ![]() The high temperature is usually around 60 or 70 degrees, and the low can get down to about 30 or 40 degrees. May and June clear up and offer more sunshine. March and April are the months that typically bring the most snow throughout the year, ranging from 12 to 25 inches.Īverage temperatures during March and April range from 47 to 23 degrees. Snow sticks more in the Black Hills area than other areas of the region and makes for snow-related recreation activities. Snowfall during these months ranges from 5 inches to 15 inches. Temperatures vary throughout the month but tend to be around 34 degrees for a high and 11 degrees for a low. January and February start the year typically being the coldest months. Weather in the region varies every couple of months. Two notable geographic features in the area include the Black Hills National Forest and the Custer State Park. Rapid City, Custer, and Silver City are all located within the region. ![]() The Black Hills National Forest Region covers parts of southwest South Dakota. The area is very well known for being a place to photograph the wildlife and scenery. The Custer State Park was a big start to the heavy tourism that the area sees today. There are 13 state parks, 43 recreation areas, five nature areas, a historic prairie, 69 lakeside use areas, and ten marinas. This is the main reason for visiting the area. South Dakota has a lot of options when it comes to being outdoors. Over the years, tourism has increased in the region. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding are all everyday activities in the area. It is well known for the vast amount of fishing, resorts, and campgrounds. The area is known for the adventurous activities that can be done in the area, including exploring millions of acres of forests and some of the world's largest caves. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln are showcased through the memorial that was built in 1941. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located in the region and is a sculpture of four United States Presidents. Within the forest, 11 reservoirs are stocked with fish. There are around 30 campgrounds in the area for tourists coming through. Popular activities at the national forest include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. The Black Hills National Forest is another popular attraction in the area, and is the namesake of the region. The Custer State Park is one of the nation's largest state parks and covers 71,000 acres. The park contains one of the largest bison herds in the world. Custer State Park is known for the free-ranging bison herds that are found throughout the park. Custer State Park is open year-round and has a variety of wildlife to see, and an extensive selection of hiking trails, tunnels, and mountain waters. There is a lot to see and experience while visiting the park, but visitors have found that it is reasonable to see everything within a day. ![]() The state park tends to see the most tourists during the warmer months of the year, which are May through September. In 2018, Custer State Park saw around 1.8 million tourists. It is one of the largest draws of tourism within the region. Custer State Park is the largest and the oldest state park in South Dakota. The Black Hills National Forest Region covers two major national parks. What Black Hills National Forest is known for
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