Living in the most densely populated state makes one all the more appreciative upon getting to the fourth-least densely populated: South Dakota.
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Not New Jersey. |
A week-long trip in the Black Hills, centered on a cousin's wedding, enabled visits to many and diverse attractions, including Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, as well as horseback riding and a jeep safari to see bison in Custer State Park.
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Bison in Custer State Park. |
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Wind Cave. |
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Oglala Lakota grass dancer at Crazy Horse Memorial. |
If you're in the area, also be sure to see
Brulé, an excellent Native American music group that performs with a dance troupe.