Town of Hot Springs
The town of Hot Springs is a very pretty town that is about 1 hour south of Rapid City. It is known for its warm mineral water and there are a couple of places you can find it like Evans Plunge and Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa. The town is also known for the Mammoth Site where they have been digging up Mammoth bones since the site was discovered back in 1974. There are so many things to do and places to explore. It is close to Angostura Lake, Cascade Falls, and Wind Cave National Park. Walking downtown you get to experience the cool Sandstone Architecture, see the smallest union depot in the world, and an old jail built in 1888. Going up Battle Mountain to the fire tower, you get a beautiful view of the whole town. There are several places nearby to boat/kayak and fish including Angostura Lake, Cold Brook Lake, and Cottonwood Springs.
View of Hot Springs from Battle Mountain Lookout Tower.
Hot Springs walk near the falls.
Hot Springs Waterfall.
Evans Hotel now an apartment building.
Downtown Main Street.
Red Rock River Resort.
Claims to be the smallest union depot in the world - now an information center.
Interesting stuff in the information center.
Old jail next to the information center.
Lots of pretty murals in town.
By the police station.
The famous Mammoth Site.
Evans Plunge.
The old Sandstone School, now a museum.
Battle Mountain Fire Tower.
Hot Springs National Cemetery - open to the public.
View of the town for the cemetery. Looks like a town in Italy.
Cool old bridge southeast of town.
Angostura Reservoir south of Hot Springs.
Cold Brook Lake nearby.
Cottonwood Springs Lake nearby.
Interesting information south of Hot Springs along Highway 71.
Off Highway 71.
Cascade Falls just south of Hot Springs off Highway 71.
Lots of turkey vultures along Highway 71.
The Hot Balloon Festival in Hot Springs.
