Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota
Forming Iron Mountain Road, Custer State Park’s Wildlife Loop, and the Needles Highway, this 66-mile byway that’s just 75 miles west of Badlands National Park goes through the stunning Black Hills region of South Dakota.
The incredible national forest here, picture granite-walled tunnels, ponderosa pine, and rolling grasslands, shelters bison, elk, antelope, and coyotes en route to the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Best Time To Go: The roads are frequently packed with motorists in the summer, and spring is normally wet and cold. Strive for September or October, when those beautiful fall colors are fully displayed.
Don’t Miss: Three tunnels perfectly frame Mount Rushmore by winding up the mountainside along Iron Mountain Road. Park in the scenic overlook west of the primary entrance to Mount Rushmore to be greeted with a startling profile of George Washington’s face.
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I have a painting that I did across from here called Washer Woman! I painted after our visit to Canyonlands and Arches National Parks five years ago! We took wrong turn as we really wanted to go to the area north of here and see where John Wayne made a lot of his movies too! But Moab was equally beautiful too!
I can hardly wait to go back out there too! So much beauty that GOD gave us to enjoy everywhere you turn in America! So Go and enjoy it before it is too late with the way things are going in America now! Joannie
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