The Sept. weather was perfect for touring in western South Dakota. Soon their winter temperatures will plummet to well below zero. We enjoyed the 40 to 70 degree temperature range. After flying to Rapid City, we began a steady pace of touring from the Badlands to Spearfish Canyon, Sturgis, Deadwood, Custer, Mt. Rushmore and Keystone to Crazy Horse. The scenery was great and included mountain scenes, rock formations, wildlife and historic sites. The sites were made more pleasant by the fact that the "Summer Crowds" had already headed home.
Badlands
Lots of wildlife to see in the Badlands Park
Prairie Dogs, everywhere
Buffalo in Custer State Park
Lobby of the 1928 Alex Johnson Hotel
in Rapid City
Interesting alley in Downtown Rapid City
At the D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery
Mt. Rushmore was visible from many directions as we toured the area
Crazy Horse Memorial under construction since 1947
Along the Needles Highway
One of several tight tunnels
Here the Presidents are again from inside one tunnel
Hill City to Keystone Railroad
Falls in Spearfish Canyon
Scenic Mountain Lake near Deadwood
