Tagged With "Custer"

Thanks. this article brings back memories of my visit in 2005. The tour led by the Park Ranger was fascinating and very even handed. I had a great time.

Wow! Some amazing shapes and colors. How long was the tour? Was it cold down there?

Thanks for sharing these interesting photos and for bringing back memories. I was last in Jewel Cave in 1982, when there was much less known about how extensive a cave network it was. I found the beautiful rock formations to be absolutely fascinating! Travel Luver, I seem to recall that the cave was quite cool, but maybe Still Country Photo can elaborate for us. Also, I vaguely seem to recall that the last formation in your series of photos was called the "Bacon Strip" or something similar?

If memory serves me correctly, the tour was about 90 minutes. Yes, it was quite cool down there but since I had made the trip in late August, it was quite refreshing to be there. At one point, the guide turned out the lights so the guests could see what true darkness really looks like. I have been in the dark before but not like this, it even seemed to mess with your equilibrium and I felt like I wasn't going to stay upright. Yes DrF, that is a "bacon strip" formation. Water running down a...

Absolutely incredible! i'm a huge fan of caves and your photos captured the details. Thanks for sharing!

Gumbo was visiting the site of "Custer's Last Stand", on the hills and ridges of the valley of the Little Bighorn river in southern Montana

One of the stops I made between Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore was at the Jewel Cave National Monument just outside of Custer, South Dakota.  This adventure was a real treat to say the least.  After descending about 420 feet...

DrFumblefinger encounters a herd of feral burros in the Black Hills region of South Dakota.

Even if you're not a history buff, you will enjoy exploring Little Bighorn Battlefield and learning about Custer and Sitting Bull. Samantha shares her visit and some pictures.