Once the tour ends, even more adventures await!
Two Bear Hole
If touring the cave has increased your desire for even more adventure, you may be ready for some good old-fashioned spelunking. For those who are not afraid to get down and dirty, a second undeveloped cave is waiting for you to explore. With flashlight in hand, this wild cave allows visitors to feel the exhilaration of cave exploration. Named Two Bear hole by Native American hunters who had discovered a pair of hibernating bears, the Sioux came to use this cave as shelter to escape the harsh winter storms.
Nature Trail
If you have energy to burn and wish to stay above ground, then grab your camera, lace up your hiking shoes and get ready set off on our scenic nature trail through historic Rockerville Gulch. There is much to enjoy and explore along this rugged ½ mile loop. Beautiful native wildflowers and plant-life are in abundance throughout the summer season, many of which were once used by the local native population for both medicinal and ceremonial purposes. Sandwiched within these soaring red rock canyon walls exists a thriving natural habitat of birds and animals alike. Critters such as chipmunks, squirrels, rabbit, deer and wild turkeys are frequently spotted trailside, and on special occasions a fortunate few have sighted the more elusive and shy creatures like mountain goats, bobcats and even the awe-inspiring mountain lion staring down from high above along the canyon walls.
Gold Discovery
If you fancy yourself a bit of a history buff, be aware that this trek through the canyon is about to allow you to step into the past. Gold was discovered in Rockerville Gulch in 1876. So it was during the late 19th century, that gold seekers and placer miners scoured the canyon floor, each with the dream of striking the mother lode. Heaps of old mining tailings are still evident from this bygone era, and in fact, further up this canyon; active claims continue to be worked today.
Gift Shop
If however, you are all tuckered out from your cave tour, feel free to leisurely browse our gift shop, where we offer a wide selection of keepsakes and souvenirs to commemorate your visit to Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns and the Black Hills. We are very proud to offer to our visitors a wide selection of rocks, minerals and fossils, found not only locally but also from around the world.
Gemstone Mining
In keeping with the rich history of gold discovery in this canyon – we will be offering to our visitors a gemstone mining operation. This will be a fun chance for folks to strike it rich panning for colorful gemstones and minerals.
