Lyn at Mt. Rushmore

Black Hills

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August 16th 2007
The journey out of North Dakota to Rapid City was L-O-N-G! Unlike North Dakota and Montana there is not much variation in the scenery and the landscape is very boring. A lot of scrub grass, the occasional herd of cows and scattered groups of deer. Approaching Rapid City however, I started to climb and the scenery started to change, lots more trees—lots more! Upon arrival here at Shadows of Ru ... read more

North America » United States » South Dakota » Black Hills National Forest

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more