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. The snow gives the crags and buttes an extra dimension. Plus, the traffic along the [...]
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Lone buffalo at Custer State Park
A lone buffalo grazing in a snowy field was once a common sight in America. Now it can only be seen in select pockets like Custer State Park, the Badlands, and Yellowstone National Park. Fortunately, if you visit one of these places, you are assured of seeing one of these beautiful creatures if not hundreds. [...]
Harney 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, at 7,242 feet, east of the Rocky Mountains. There are nine mountains in South Dakota higher than the highest mountain east of the Mississippi River, which is Mt. Mitchell in [...]
Buffalo grazing in the Badlands National Park
The Badlands National Park in South Dakota is one of the few areas where it is a sure fire bet to see a wild buffalo herd. The Sage Creek Basin has a healthy population of these giant creatures. Be sure to give them their space as they are notoriously ornery when approached. Stay tuned, TT [...]
Snow covered Custer State Park
Some do not care for winter and the snow and cold temperatures, but with adventure travel and photography, winter and snow just adds a new dimension. Skiing of course is the main winter activity, but winter backpacking is also a great activity. One great aspect about winter backpacking is you do not have to worry [...]
A visit to Mt. Rushmore to cool off the scorching hot 4th of July
Temperatures around the United States have absolutely been scorching and the forecast here in Chicago calls for more of the same. Temperature and humidity levels look to be approaching 100 respectively. In honor of the 4th of July, this post features a trip to the iconic Mt. Rushmore, where I visited two founding fathers and [...]
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 climate change a reality. At least we can still admire snow in other parts of the nation in other years. This photo was taken in the Custer State Park [...]
My first buffalo or tatanka at Custer State Park
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 this group walking through the forest up on a hill. This beast turned to look, and I could see his breath in the cold air. [...]
Badlands National Park showing a 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 winter. I virtually had the park to myself on a cold November day. I only shared it with bison, prairie dogs, coyotes, and golden eagles. I like this [...]
One tree at 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 visited by a people roaring through the park checking out the scenic drives. The park deserves more time to explore. Camp at the Sage Creek Basin and [...]
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