Striking Gold: A Fall Trip to South Dakota's Black Hills
A thunderous bison roundup, trails, scenic drives and small towns all reflect the drama of fall when autumn color arrives in South Dakota's Black Hills.
Where to stay
Backroads Inn and Cabins (pictured) Outside Rapid City, these six newer cabins and rooms nestled under pine trees offer pretty quilts, basic kitchens, fire pits and plenty of charm. From $75. cabinsoftheblackhills.com
Alex Johnson Hotel This 1928 Rapid City landmark was renovated in 2010 but kept its historic roots; its lobby teems with leather chairs and artifacts from the region's Old West heyday. From $109. alexjohnson.com
Red Rock River Resort Modern, warm decor infuses character into nine rooms in this Hot Springs boutique hotel. You'll love the 24-hour spa with the bubble tub and heated sand floor. From $95. redrockriverresort.com
(A version of this story appeared in Midwest Living® September/October 2011.)
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