Original sentence: A true "oasis" in the middle of the high desert -- as well as a "Sportsmans Paradise", the town is surrounded by a fascinating, geographically diverse area -- rich in its own unique history and notable for its ancient volcanic rock formations, lava beds, mineral springs, hidden mud-baths, an abundance of vast, man-made, backyard Water Ski/Jet Ski "oval"-style lakes as well as extensive "grand prix"-style water race courses, situated amidst Pistachio and Alfalfa farms -- as well as Ostrich, horse, and livestock ranches
Edited sentence: A true "oasis" in the middle of the high desert -- as well as a "Sportsmans Paradise", the town is surrounded by a fascinating, geographically diverse area -- rich in its own unique history and notable for its ancient volcanic rock formations (to those who have been there, the surrounding mountain-scapes are a vivid reminder of the Black Hills in South Dakota), lava beds, mineral springs, hidden mud-baths, an abundance of vast, man-made, backyard Water Ski/Jet Ski "oval"-style lakes as well as extensive "grand prix"-style water race courses, situated amidst Pistachio and Alfalfa farms -- as well as Ostrich, horse, and livestock ranches.Black Hills