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1/34 scale model-Crazy Horse Memorial Comparison

Nov 13 2022

One Man’s Obsession Crazy Horse Memorial

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There is a lesser-known memorial close to Mount Rushmore. This memorial commemorates Crazy Horse (Tasunke Witko), a legendary Oglala Lakota warrior who was a true...

Oct 30 2022

National Monuments Memorials & Preserves, South Dakota

Hidden Secrets of Jewel Cave National Monument

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In the Black Hills of South Dakota, unknown secrets lie below the surface. A true hidden gem is Jewel Cave National Monument. Originally protected along...

Rankin Ridge Fire Lookout Tower view through the Ponderosa Pine

Oct 23 2022

National Parks, South Dakota, Wind Cave National Park

Rankin Ridge Trail is Wind Cave’s Highest Point

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If you only have a short time in the park to explore, the Rankin Ridge trail is the best option for hiking in Wind Cave...

Panoramic View of Downtown Deadwood from the Cemetery Hill

Oct 16 2022

South Dakota

Deadwood Will Make You LOVE the Wild West

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Updates July 2024 Tucked away in the stunning Black Hills of South Dakota lies the storied frontier town of Deadwood, where the spirit of the...

Needles Highway Views of the Granite Spires in the Black Hills

Sep 27 2022

South Dakota

Really Great Hikes to do When Driving The Needles Highway

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If you visit Custer State Park in the Black hills and don’t take a ride on the Needles Highway, you are definitely missing out. I still...

Sep 18 2022

South Dakota

Hiking the Most Popular Waterfalls in Spearfish Canyon

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Looking for an amazing hike? Try hiking trails along the Spearfish Canyon Scenic byway. It retraces the steps of legendry settlers. In the Black Hills...

Aug 24 2022

National Monuments Memorials & Preserves, South Dakota

How to Have One Epic Day at Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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As one of the nation’s most iconic memorials, in Keystone, South Dakota, The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a bucklist item for many. The carved...

Badlands National Park Multicolored Cliffs

Jul 23 2022

Badlands National Park, National Parks, South Dakota

One Day Ultimate Itinerary For Badlands National Park

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Have a tight one day schedule for your Badlands visit? On our recent trip to South Dakota’s Black Hills, we knew that adding the Badlands...

Wind Cave National Park Bison on the Prairie grasslands

Jul 04 2022

National Parks, South Dakota, Wind Cave National Park

Powerful, Unexpected Day in Wind Cave National Park

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As part of our Black Hills of South Dakota adventure, a day at Wind Cave National Park was an unanticipated surprise. Wind Cave is one...

Hello, I'm Wendy, and I started Travel the Parks to document our journeys to the different National Parks across the country. We began sharing our vacations with family and friends. We have expanded it to cover all national park units, state parks, and other destinations we've visited. On our website, we post our travels, tips, and itineraries from all the parks we visit. We also share our love of fishing rivers, lakes and streams. We hope to travel throughout the year now that we have a travel trailer. Every National Park unit sign serves as our signature in a picture. Because of the blog, I hope to make trip planning easier for others.

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Search results for: Black hills

One Man’s Obsession Crazy Horse Memorial

Hidden Secrets of Jewel Cave National Monument

Rankin Ridge Trail is Wind Cave’s Highest Point

Deadwood Will Make You LOVE the Wild West

Really Great Hikes to do When Driving The Needles Highway

Hiking the Most Popular Waterfalls in Spearfish Canyon

How to Have One Epic Day at Mount Rushmore National Memorial

One Day Ultimate Itinerary For Badlands National Park

Powerful, Unexpected Day in Wind Cave National Park