Wind Cave National Park<\/strong>
\nBelow the rolling prairie grasslands and forests of this national park lies Wind Cave “one of the longest and most complex caves in the world. Named for barometric winds at its entrance, this maze of passages is home to boxwork, a unique geologic structure.”\u00a0 The cave was a sacred place for many American Indian tribes.\u00a0 The park’s 33,851 acres includes pristine remnant prairie habitat, home to bison, elk, pronghorn, mule deer, coyotes, prairie dogs and the re-introduced black-footed ferret.
\nAccessibility<\/a>\u00a0 Written scripts are available for the hearing impaired<\/a> and sign-language rangers may be available.\u00a0 Here is the Park Website<\/a>.
\n<\/a>Accessible Cave Tours<\/a>\u00a0 Call ahead 605-745-4600 for information and to make arrangements. There are fees charged for these services.
\n“<\/a>The visitor center and the cave are accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. However, cave trails are dimly lighted, often narrow, and may be wet and slippery in certain areas. There are numerous stairs along all of the tour routes. Persons with vision impairments should be cautious when entering the cave. Bringing an extra flashlight could assist visitors with vision impairments see steps and ceiling areas better”\u00a0\u00a0Call ahead 605-745-4600 for information and to make arrangements for a Special Cave Tour.\u00a0 There are fees charged for these services.
\n<\/span>Trails<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 605-745-4600\u00a0 Map<\/a>
\nThese trails are described as easy but have some elevation gain and loss.\u00a0 Check with the Visitor Center to be sure they are suitable for your needs.
\n<\/a>?<\/strong>\u00a0Wind Cave Canyon\u00a0 \u00a01.8 mile former road through limestone cliffs and forested hillsides.\u00a0 Most of this trail is flat, but you do go over one small hill.\u00a0\u00a0Map<\/a>
\n<\/a>?\u00a0<\/strong>Elk Mountain\u00a01.2 miles around the Elk Mountain Campground.\u00a0Guide<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Map<\/a>
\n<\/a>? <\/strong>Rankin Ridge 1 mile nature loop with great views from the top.\u00a0 Judging from the map, there may be a steep stretch.\u00a0 Check first.\u00a0 \u00a0Map\u00a0<\/a>
\n<\/a> ?<\/strong>\u00a0Prairie Vista 1 mile interpretive loop from visitor center.\u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a><\/p>\n