Morning: MUSEUM OF GEOLOGY

Before exploring the depths of the Black Hills' many mines and caves, learn about their prehistoric past at the Museum of Geology. In addition to information on the origin of the Black Hills, the museum is home to more than 250,000 vertebrate fossils and 6,000 minerals.

MUSEUM OF GEOLOGY	FOSSILS	MAMMOTH

Mid-Morning: MOUNT RUSHMORE BLACK HILLS GOLD FACTORY

After learning about the geology of the area, head to the Mount Rushmore Black Hills Gold Factory for a free tour. You'll learn more about the gold rush history of the area and get an up-close look at how Black Hills Gold jewelry is created.

MOUNT RUSHMORE  BLACK HILLS GOLD FACTORY	BLACK HILLS GOLD RING	CREATING BLACK HILLS GOLD

Late Morning: BLACK HILLS CAVERNS

In addition to limestone caverns with a variety of formations, Black Hills Caverns also offers an interactive mining experience where you can learn to identify Black Hills, minerals and fossils.

TOUR	GOLD PANNING	CAVE

Early Afternoon: BIG THUNDER GOLD MINE

Big Thunder Gold Mine is located near the mining town of Keystone, visitors can tour this authentic 1890s gold mine to learn about the Gold Rush from expert guides. You can also explore the attraction's minin museum and learn about the gold panning process.

BIG THUNDER GOLD MINE	GOLD PANNING	GIFT SHOP

Late Afternoon: JEWEL CAVE NATIONAL MEMORIAL

Complete with a hard hat and headlamp, you can conclude your Black Hills caving experience with a spelunking tour of Jewel Cave National Memorial, the second longest cave in the world. Experienced guides will take you into the cave to climb, belly-crawl and explore its many depths and passages.

JEWEL CAVE	STALACTITES	TOUR