CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL Imagine legendary Lakota warrior Crazy Horse sitting tall atop his spirited horse, arm outstretched as he points to the lands of his people. This is the image en-visioned by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski in 1948 and a vision that is still being brought to life today in the Black Hills. When complete, Crazy Horse will be the world’s largest mountain carving, standing 563 feet high and 641 feet long. More on page 52. DON’T MISS Peek into the past as you browse the collections and exhibits at the Indian Museum of North America and the Native American Educational & Cultural Center at Crazy Horse Memorial. From Edward Curtis’ black-and-white photographs to an array of colorful tribal fl ags to David Humphreys Miller’s painted por-traits of weathered warriors, these incredible collections provide a glimpse into the history, culture and tradition of North American Indians. NEARBY CITIES Custer: 5 miles; Hill City: 10.5 miles ©CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK Deep beneath the vast expanse of the golden, wind-swept prairie in western South Dakota is one of the longest and most complex cave systems in the world, a subterranean realm of maze-like passageways, water-carved rock formations and delicate mineral growths. Wind Cave is considered a sacred place for Native Americans and, in 1903, Theodore Roosevelt signed the bill that created Wind Cave National Park. This park also features more than 30 miles of hiking trails above ground, o ering ample opportunities to spot bison, elk and other wildlife roaming freely. More on page 49. DON’T MISS Take a guided tour of Wind Cave , and choose from a broad spectrum of skill levels ranging from an easy, one-hour stroll along well-maintained pathways to a strenuous spelunking adventure o the beaten path. NEARBY CITIES Hot Springs: 7 miles; Custer: 18 miles TravelSouthDakota.com 7
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