2009-07-17: I went to Custer State Park, intending to camp. Sadly, the campground was full. I decided to at least take the "Wildlife Loop". Indeed, wildlife was abundant. I spotted some sort of brilliantly vivid blue bird shortly after entering. Stone bridges arched over shady cool creeks. Herds of wild burros roamed across the grassy parts of this park. I spotted two separate buffalo walking along the roadside, and I was able to capture some photos. There were many more animals I could not capture. This drive was a good cross-section of the Black Hills, having everything from mixed deciduous-coniferous forests to tall grassy hills to rocky outcroppings.
What a great experience to be able to see those animals so close without them being behind bars in a zoo!
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