The Black Hills

This area is beautiful with the dark hills home to over 300 bird species and over 1500 plant species in the park.

A peaceful and scenic drive afforded me the opportunity to think about the unique environment and the troubled history of the land.

Black Hills National Forest – Home

The fight for the sacred Black Hills of South Dakota takes center stage in the documentary ‘Lakota Nation vs. United States’ | CNN

Native Americans and Mount Rushmore | American Experience | Official Site | PBS

Reclaiming the Black Hills | Official Site of the Lakota Dakota Nakota Nation

In 1868, Two Nations Made a Treaty. The U.S. Broke It, and Plains Indian Tribes Are Still Seeking Justice | Smithsonian