Wind Cave National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks Below the remnant island of intact prairie sits Wind Cave, one of the longest and most complex caves in the world
Plan Your Visit - Wind Cave National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Plan ahead to get the most out of your visit! All cave access is by ranger guided tours only and tickets can sell out fast, especially in the busy summer months Tickets can be reserved ahead of time at Recreation gov Exploring the timeless depths of the cave… watching the wind carve through the prairie grass seeing a newborn bison take its first wobbly steps; Wind Cave National Park
Basic Information - Wind Cave National Park (U. S. National Park Service) The weather at Wind Cave National Park is variable and can be unpredictable, especially in the summer, with temperatures regularly exceeding 80° F (27° C) Severe thunderstorms are common in June and July and can produce large hail and severe lightning
Guided Tours - Wind Cave National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Wind Cave National Park does not have an entry fee The cave tours are considered to be an extra fee, similar to paying a campground fee The cave tours have discounts for age only Visitors 62+ get half priced tickets, children under 16 get half priced tickets and children under 6 are free to enter the cave
Things To Do - Wind Cave National Park (U. S. National Park Service) There's a lot to see and do at Wind Cave National Park, even without setting foot in the cave Whether it's going for a hike, watching wildlife, or pitching a tent in the backcountry, Wind Cave offers something for everyone The activities listed below are just a few of the ways you can explore and enjoy the park
Learn About the Park - Wind Cave National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Wind Cave National Park is one of the oldest parks, established in 1903 The park has a rich history spanning countless ages From research and wildlife reintroduction to ancient geology, Wind Cave has something for everyone Follow the links below to learn more about the park's geology or natural and cultural history, find family friendly
Animals - Wind Cave National Park (U. S. National Park Service) The establishment of Wind Cave National Game Preserve in 1912 brought the reintroduction of bison, elk, and pronghorns to the park That legacy of wildlife protection continues to this day with the recent reintroduction of the black-footed ferret To find more information on the animals found in the park, explore the pages listed below
Park Geology - Wind Cave National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Wind Cave National Park straddles the older interior Hills rocks younger rocks, covering about 2 billion years of earth history Due to this, Wind Cave National Park offers prime opportunity to witness a slice of Black Hills geological history Scroll down to see a geological map of the park
Nature - Wind Cave National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Wind Cave National Park preserves two worlds within one park boundary Established in 1903 as the first national park dedicated to preserving a cave system, it was later expanded to preserve the unique and shrinking mixed-grass prairie habitat Today, it is home to countless prairie plant and animal species, and cave features seldom seen