Black hills

The Lakota first called the mountains that rumple South Dakota paha sapa, or black hills, because of the way pines darken their forms from a distance. This aerial shot of the Needles Highway in Custer State Park shows the area from a remarkable perspective.

Find the most incredible swimming hole in South Dakota's Black Hills! Learn all about the secluded and magnificent Hippie Hole. Get your complete guide to visiting this amazing spot including a packing list, how to get there, and what hike to take! Learn why this is one of the best spots to go on a summer's day!

Hippy Hole, Black Hills SD

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Get outside in the Black Hills where winter isn’t endured — it’s celebrated! See the grand monuments, forested hillsides and rolling plains of western South Dakota by trying these outdoor activities as you drive north to south.

Nestled among the hills of Southwest Germany lies one of Europe’s most iconic and mysterious forests - the Black Forest. Shrouded in legends and myths, this ancient wilderness has captivated travelers for centuries. From its dense stands of evergreens to its mysterious wildlife, the Black Forest is home to a wealth of wonders just waiting to be discovered.

Since its inception in 1890, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names has discouraged the use of the possessive form—the genitive apostrophe and the “s”. The possessive form using an “s” is allowed, but the apostrophe is almost always removed. The Board's archives contain no indication of the reason for this policy. [geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/faqs.htm]

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Black Hills

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Silver City trail, Black Hills, South Dakota

This 7 day South Dakota Road Trip itinerary takes you from the Black Hills to the Badlands, with some of the best stops along the way.

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Harney Peak in the Black Hills - South Dakota

Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota is a great summer vacation destination! Check out 7 Things to Do in Custer State Park - TRIPS TIPS and TEES #SouthDakota #CusterStatePark #BlackHills

Get tips on what to check out, where to stay, and what to skip on your visit to the Black Hills of South Dakota.

On a trip to the Black Hills in South Dakota last July, my husband and I made it a point to drive by the Needles. The Needles are a but out of the way but are SO worth the drive! I can not describe what an amazing sight these huge rocks are to see in person! Here is a video I took while driving by: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNev6eJm9LY "The Needles of the Black Hills of South Dakota are a region of fantastically eroded granite pillars, towers, and spires. Popular with rock climbers and…

The Black Hills Hiking, Biking and more blog on the adventures we have had in the Black Hills of South Dakota

https://flic.kr/p/gpkhF3 | Black Hills Beauty | Roughlock Falls Roughlock Falls State Park Spearfish Canyon The Black Hills, South Dakota 5 Image HDR I was pretty amazed when I hiked the short trail down to Roughlock Falls as in my opinion it's one of the most beautiful falls I've ever seen. Unfortunately perspectives of the falls are limited to the observation boardwalk which I would nomally hop over and go anywhere I wanted but in this case I read the area around the falls is very…