Black Hills Vacations is offering customizable family vacation packages in the Hot Springs, South Dakota area through Oct. 31, 2007 that can be a pretty good deal (depending on which of the several lodging options you choose and what activities you add on to the base rate). Hot Springs hotel options range from the budget-friendly Best Western Sundowner Inn to the Red Rock River Resort, which offers a spa and a location in downtown Hot Springs. Add-on activities like cave tours at Wind Cave National Park, a visit to the Mammoth Site or admission to the Adams House Museum in Deadwood cost extra. I came up with a total price of $424.80 for a family of four (kids 12 and under) staying for two nights at the Red Rock River Resort (the most expensive lodging option offered), with admission to Badlands National Park (pictured above) and the Wind Cave National Park included in the price. The web site reservation system was a little wonky – there weren’t room details available during checkout, for example. If you’re doing more than just looking around, I’d suggest calling the reservations number (866-601-5103) to book instead.