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Wind Cave National Park

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Wind Cave National Park presents one of the United States' few remaining intact prairies. The tall, expansive stretch of grass here sustains wildlife big and small, from bison and elk to prairie dogs. The park's defining feature is the cave from which it takes its name. Wind Cave features 226.06 km (140.47 mi) of discovered passageways, making it one of the world's most extensive cave systems. It also remains distinct for its calcite boxwork formations--about 95 percent of these formations discovered throughout the world are located in Wind Cave. Wildlife viewing and cave tours are the park's main draws, but visitors also hike, bike, and ride horses here. Wind Cave National Park is in South Dakota (SD). Plan my United States trip by asking Inpirock to come up with tips and suggestions.
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