Where to Retire: The Black Hills of South Dakota

The Black Hills of South Dakota, a lonely hill range in the Great Plains of western South Dakota majestically undulating to Wyoming, is a magnificent million-acre natural recreation space drawing a huge number of retired persons looking for softer adventure as an alternative to a non-active retirement life.

This hilly haven houses a great number of world class recreational parks, great historic monuments and memorials which creates abundant possibilities for outdoor recreation in the midst of the wonderfully creek-carved canyons, beautiful lakes and mountain meadows. No doubt this famous hills have become a rare comfort for those who desire the path less traveled.

The Mount Rushmore Memorial One of the nation’s most iconic symbols is etched in one of the highest point of these Hills. The mountain closely hugs the western borders of the state of Wyoming. There are numerous parks and national monuments including Badlands National Park among others. The vast State Park features one of the nation’s largest buffalo herds as well as some of the most scenic and breathtaking drives the country has to offer.

These fascinating hills attract over 3 million visitors every year the majority of which come to experience the region’s numerous attractions. This region also features a great number of serene golf courses, lakes and reservoirs in addition to great hiking trails and scenic nature walks.

The energetic and lively downhill skiing spot as well as the deadwood’s vibrant nightlife has obviously made this location a major winter destinations across the country.

Cutting across the pine forest of ponderosa and the stunning wildflowers and carpeted fields which beautifies the vast backcountry trails the Black Hills are definitely a beautiful sight to behold. The hills are also great for hiking, biking and viewing wildlife. The George S. Mickelson Trail covers a great deal of the Black hills which also gives access to the last region mapped in America.