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If you go: Custer State Park

April 14, 2012 at 6:17PM
Only cows and calves are included in the roundup. The older, larger bulls, which are too big and too mean to be corraled, naturally segregate themselves. The animals are branded, checked by vets and vaccinated; some are auctioned off.
Only cows and calves are included in the roundup. The older, larger bulls, which are too big and too mean to be corraled, naturally segregate themselves. The animals are branded, checked by vets and vaccinated; some are auctioned off. (Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The annual Buffalo Roundup draws huge crowds to Custer State Park, in South Dakota's Black Hills. The roundup, which will be held Sept. 24, includes an arts festival. For more information, go to www.custerstatepark.com and search "Buffalo Roundup" or call 1-605-255-4515.

WHERE TO STAY

The park has four lodges with hotel and motel rooms. To reserve, go to www.custerresorts.com or 1-888-875-0001. There also are cabins and more than 300 camping spots in the park. Go to www.campsd.com or call 1-800-710-2267. If you plan to stay in the park on roundup weekend, make reservations early.

CONNIE NELSON

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