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Black Hills Featured in Top 10 Places to Book a Cabin, Sylvan Lake Cabins Mentioned

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Taryn Shorr-McKee from Lonely Planet compiled a list of the top 10 best places in the US to rent a cabin, placing the Black Hills at #8 and the best location for families. Her placement also takes into account western South Dakota’s unique landscape and tourist attractions.

"[South Dakota's] pine-covered mountains, granite spires, wildlife and winding byways will surprise you… Rent a rural cabin (we loved…Custer’s Sylvan Lake cabins for our elopement), then head to Rapid City, Hill City or Deadwood to browse old-timey shops, ride the 1880 Train, go off-roading, visit local wineries or catch a Wild West shootout.”

Read the full article from Lonely Planet.