Black Hills

This postcard booklet type thing was gotten by my mom on a trip many years ago to South Dakota and the Black Hills. 

 Top: Mt. Rushmore: closeup view of this magnificent "Shrine of Democracy" where the busts of the four great Presidents are sculptured in solid granite in heroic proportions, 450 feet high.

Middle: Shrine of Democracy: This name is eminently fitting for Mt. Rushmore, a memorial carved by Gutzon Borglum out of ageless granite, a memorial -not to men- but to the spirit and ideals of our country. An inspiration to every American.

Bottom: Hairpin Turn, Cathedral Spires: Approaching granite pinnacles that tower overhead, the visitor passes the base of gigantic needle-like formations. These inspiring vistas were created by unimagined forces millions of years ago and remain as one of Nature's most beautiful handiworks.

 Top: Needle's Eye: From out of the unknown past Mother Nature through wind and rain has feathered out a huge "needle's eye" in the ageless granite of the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Middle (2nd down): Aerial of Pig Tail Bridge: On the famous Iron Mountain Road in the Black Hills of South Dakota is one of several unusual bridges built on native logs that elevates the tourists in his car as he rides to the mile high points of interest. Mount Rushmore may be viewed in the distance while traveling this highway.

Middle (2nd from bottom): Shrine in Stone Frame: Like a huge picture, in a frame of stone the "Shrine of Democracy" presents a lasting Memorial as viewed through the tunnel in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Bottom: Buffalo Herd: Buffalo roam as of old through Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The herds number over one thousand. They may be seen from your car as you drive through the parks.

Top: Mt. Rushmore: How Kola Black Elk, one of the mighty Sioux, in full dress.

Middle: Sylvan Lake: Sylvan Lake is one of this scenic spots of the Black Hills. It is a man-made lake set high in Custer State Park, surrounded by a granite cliff and towering pines.

Bottom: Spearfish Canyon: This beautiful canton abounds in vacation pleasures such as picnicking, trail rides and swimming. The clear mountain stream offers fine trout fishing in addition to the spectacular scenery.