BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION Sightseeing in Custer State Park Outdoor Adventures Continued from page 31 ROCK HOUNDING Mineral deposits and rock beds are found throughout the forest and prairie, featuring quartz, copper, silver, lead, mica, feldspar and other geological find . People come to the Black Hills for exploration and mineral claims on gold, uranium and limestone. MOTORCYCLE TOURING Cruising through the Black Hills and Badlands on a motorcycle is the adventure of a lifetime. The wind in your hair and the sun on your face — take it all in on two wheels. Read more on page 112. WATER SPORTS Explore the many mountain lakes scattered throughout the Black Hills by motorboat, stand-up paddleboard, canoe or kayak. Be rewarded with distinct experiences and dramatic scenery when water skiing, tubing and even scuba diving. Area outfi ters can help plan a trip while providing all necessary equipment. To learn more about outdoor activities in the Black Hills, visit blackhillsbadlands.com/ outdoor-recreation. PHOTOGRAPHY The Black Hills and Badlands are filled with chances to photograph stunning landscapes and wild animals. With little light pollution and unobstructed views, there aren’t many better places to see — and capture — the night sky in all of its wonder. Share your photos on social media using #DiscoverBlackHills for a chance to be featured. ROCK CLIMBING Tackle granite spires in the Sylvan Lake district, dance up routes in the Rushmore area, bask in the year-round climbing of Spearfish Canyon or plug gear on the 835-foot face of Devils Tower. With hundreds of plotted climbing courses for all skill levels, the Black Hills are a rock climber’s dream. For professional instruction, contact Sylvan Rocks Climbing School & Guide Service . 32 // #DiscoverBlackHills
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