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My family is looking to take a fall camping trip somewhere in the Midwest or Appalachian Mountain range. Our criteria is as follows... -campground with semi-wooded campsites -pretty fall foliage -town near by with quaint shops, fall festivals, etc. Places that we have visited in the past include Nashville, IN and Cosby, TN. I look forward to getting your thoughts on a good spot.
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Bear Country USA

Good For Scenic Drives

13820 S. Hwy. 16
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702

Description: Spy black bear, elk, cougars, and buffalo from the comfort of your car. A three-mile drive in Bear... Read More

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Black Hills of South Dakota on U.S. Highway 16/385 just 17 miles southwest of Mount Rushmore.
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Crazy Horse, South Dakota 57730

Description: In 1948, Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski began carving Crazy Horse Memorial, when Lakota Chief Henry... Read More

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