Discover the natural beauty of the Black Hills on a scenic drive through Custer State Park. See the buffalo herds, antelope, deer, prairie dogs, and begging burros.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Experience the natural beauty of the Black Hills on a 7-8 hour narrated tour. See the buffalo herds on the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop, drive through the famous Needles Highway, and stop at the iconic Mount Rushmore.

Begin your tour at an iconic South Dakota landmark. Make a comfort stop by the State Game Lodge area at Coolidge Inn Store or the Peter Norbeck Visitor Center. Drive through the famous Needle’s Eye Highway and Cathedral Spires granite formations, and over the Iron Mountain Road with pigtail bridges and tunnels that frame Mt. Rushmore.

Stop to buy your lunch at one of the Custer State Park Resort dining rooms, then drive back to Rapid City. See the Needles at Custer State Park, which have become one of the park’s biggest attractions. These soaring, slender granite rock formations attract visitors from near and far alike.

Hike through Custer State Park and see the Needles for yourself. This attraction has also become a popular rock-climbing spot. Looking for incredible views? Needles Highway features 14 miles of scenic views through Custer State Park. Check out these famed natural structures as you cruise past forests, meadows, mountains and Sylvan Lake.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

See the famous granite formations of the Needles Highway and Cathedral Spires
Drive through the famous Needle’s Eye Highway and see the Iron Mountain Road
See the buffalo herds, antelope, deer, prairie dogs, and begging burros
Enjoy a comfort stop at the State Game Lodge area at Coolidge Inn Store

 

 

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