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Hiking the Black Hills leaves one with a sense of awe
The Black Hills are a mountain range in southwestern South Dakota and a small part of northeastern Wyoming. Geologically they are related to the Rocky Mountains; however they are a separate mountain...
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Hiking the Black Elk Wilderness in the Black Hills National Forest
The Black Elk Wilderness in southwest South Dakota is in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest and adjacent to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The wilderness is tucked in between Custer...
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Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road scenic drive
Bison along the Custer State Park Scenic Drive Custer State Park lies in the shadows of the Black Hills and only a few miles from Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. The highlight for any visitor is the...
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One tree at Badlands National Park
One tree Badlands National Park This picture comes from the Sage Creek Basin in the Badlands National Park. A little wisp of snow changes the scenery dramatically. The Badlands National Park is mostly...
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Badlands National Park showing a touch of grey
Badlands National Park showing a little touch of grey The Badlands National Park is a fantastic place to either take a scenic drive or go backcountry camping. It is amazing how desolate the park is in...
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My first buffalo or tatanka at Custer State Park
Buffalo at Custer State Park wildlife loop There are few guarantees in life, but one is that you will see a buffalo along the Custer State Park wildlife loop road in South Dakota. My first tatanka was...
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Custer State Park blanketed in snow
Custer State Park blanketed in snow Earlier this winter Accuweather.com predicted the worst winter ever in the Chicago area. With temperatures in the 50s yesterday this is looking like a joke and...
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A visit to Mt. Rushmore to cool off the scorching hot 4th of July
Mt. Rushmore with a little snow in clear, crisp, and incredibly frigid conditions Temperatures around the United States have absolutely been scorching and the forecast here in Chicago calls for more of...
View ArticleHarney Peak in the Black Hills photo essay
Harney Peak in the Black Elk Wilderness section of the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota is the highest mountain in the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains. Warne Peak is 7,242 feet...
View ArticleBadlands National Park butte in the dimming light
In the Badlands National Park it is one butte after another and who is not a fan of a good butte. A great place to visit at anytime of the year, this South Dakota destination is amazing in the winter....
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