Wind Cave National Park

Wind Cave National Park

Wind Cave National Park



Location: South Dakota
Size: 28,295 acres
Established: 1903

Activities: Caving, hiking, backpacking, bird watching, camping, nature walks, wildlife viewing, stargazing, biking, horseback riding, interpretive programs, and auto touring.
General Information for Wind Cave


US National Parks Net
Comprehensive guide to the history, activities, ecosystem, and wildlife of Wind Cave National Park.

National Park Service
Describes the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and educational programs at Wind Cave National Park.


Pictures of Wind Cave National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
Presents a collection of beautiful photos of Wind Cave National Park.


Wildlife and Nature at Wind Cave


Reserve for Animals
Information on the bison, elk, coyote, mule deer, prairie dog, and pronghorn antelope found at this park. Includes checklists for birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, butterflies, and moths.

Plant Communities of Wind Cave National Park
Checklists of plants found in the various ecosystems of this park. Also provides checklists of individual groups of plants, such as cacti, lichen, shrubs, and trees.

The Landscape of Wind Cave National Park
Describes the oldest rocks, the sedimentary rocks, the Pahasapa Limestone, the role of Gypsum, and the development of the cave.

Geology Fieldnotes - Wind Cave National Park
Brief discussion of the forces that created the cave and its formations.


History of Wind Cave National Park


Wind Cave National Park History
Information about the discovery of the park, its early history, the Civilian Conservation Corp, the National Historic District, and the history of the Black Hills. Includes a timeline and a list of federal and state legislation regarding the park.


Wind Cave Weather and Map