After leaving the Badlands, we settled into a campground near Hermosa, SD. It was south of Rapid City, but gave us good access to Custer State Park and the South Dakota Black Hills.
In Custer State Park we drove the Wildlife Loop Road and saw bison (buffalo), wild burros, deer, elk, antelope, and prairie dogs. Another day we followed the Needles Highway...full of twists and turns, narrow tunnels, and towering rocky peaks. Iron Mountain Road was our final route within the park. It is known for it's pigtail bridges and tunnels that are strategically placed so the openings frame Mount Rushmore.
In Custer State Park we drove the Wildlife Loop Road and saw bison (buffalo), wild burros, deer, elk, antelope, and prairie dogs. Another day we followed the Needles Highway...full of twists and turns, narrow tunnels, and towering rocky peaks. Iron Mountain Road was our final route within the park. It is known for it's pigtail bridges and tunnels that are strategically placed so the openings frame Mount Rushmore.
From the town of Custer we drove to Keystone to see Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Along the highway we could see Crazy Horse Memorial, a work in progress but now with a definite face appearing in the rock. We took day trips driving through Black Hills National Forest, and went into Rapid City for groceries and supplies. We spent a total of 10 days in this area, and drove many miles with the Honda!
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