Custer State Park, Black Hills, SD.

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One of Uncle Jack’s Must-See places to see.

Custer State Park’s granite peaks, canyons, boulders and crystal clear lakes with sandy beaches and open grasslands are impressive! Custer State park is located within the Black Hills National Forest. Of all my planned stops in September, 2021, I did not allocate enough time for the Custer State Park area.

Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway is the name associated with the roads going through the park. This road is sub-divided into three roads; Iron Mountain Road • Needles Highway • Wildlife Loop Road.

The Black Hills National Forest has been described as an “Island in the Plains.” This National Forest also encompasses the Devils Tower, in northeastern Wyoming and the Mount Rushmore National Monument, in western South Dakota, just “outside” the Custer State Park.

Lieutenant Colonel, George A. Custer led an expedition that he claimed discovered gold along French Creek in 1874.
Note how the pillars, towers, and spires, known as Needles were thought to be candidates for sculptures.
The 2004 film, National Treasure: Book of Secrets starring Nicholas Cage, has scenes filmed at Sylvan Lake.
The 2004 film, National Treasure: Book of Secrets starring Nicholas Cage, has scenes filmed at Sylvan Lake.

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Retired and enjoy traveling.