It was great to experience that small town feeling again. So many places that I travel these days are so commercialized that no one will help you when you need information or services. This is not the case in Custer. Everyone seems so eager to help and is so cordial in dealing with perfect strangers. Makes you want to go back!

The one thing that stands out in my mind even though
it has been over five years since I've been back to Custer, is the local museum. For Custer's real local color, talk to the caretakers.
The local "rock shops" also have some nice displays.
Don't miss Jewel Cave and try a visit to Wind Cave an
hour or so before sunset; ...