Probably our favorite excursion while in the Black Hills was driving along the breathtaking Needles Highway in Custer State Park. (It was so great we had to drive it twice!) We oohed and ahhed over the incredible rock formations...
breathed in the brisk ponderosa-scented air...
squeezed through some crazy small one-way tunnels...
drove on winding roads with ridiculously steep dropoffs...
and just stood forever, soaking in the dizzying and indescribably beautiful views.
Guys. You HAVE to go here if you haven't already! I won't even take no for an answer. Because I can't just open your heart and put this vast, blue, clean experience, I just need you to go see it for yourself. It's the only way. I want you to be able to close your eyes and feel that South Dakota sun on your eyelids. I want you to get a fresh perspective on the Mount Rushmore experience. I want you to feel how big the world is and how small you are compared to the universe and how connected you truly are to the natural world. I want you to see the amazing wildlife and maybe even test out your precision driving skillz, too.
So what do you say? Will you add this to your bucket list?
I know I told you I didn't want to go here. But your power of description has swayed me...
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