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Outdoor Photography in Rapid City
and the Black Hills of South Dakota
Wildlife abounds in Rapid City and the Black Hills. From mountain-climbing goats to roaming prairie buffalo, you'll encounter opportunities to view and photograph wild animals up close. They are best viewed from a safe distance. Buffalo can be viewed at Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Custer State Park. Bald eagles, prairie dogs, elk, bighorn sheep, wild horses and many more species call the Black Hills and Badlands home. Always have your camera ready but be careful about approaching wildlife.
Some of the most photographed areas in the Black Hills
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial |
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Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway |
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Devils Tower National Monument |
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