Jewel Cave is now the third largest in the World. It is beautifully decorated and contains calcite crystal spars. Frank and Albert Michaud, two local homesteaders, discovered the cave in 1900, when they felt cold air blowing out of a small hole in a canyon. It is unknown whether any previous inhabitants of the area were aware of the natural cave opening, which was not large enough for a person to enter.

As recently as 1959, less than two miles (3 km) of passageway had been discovered. That year, however, Herb and Jan Conn, local rock climbers, began exploring, … Continue Reading

The Black Hills of South Dakota are named after the dark ponderosa pines that cover them. The area covers some 8,000 sq miles has been described as an island of trees in a sea of grass.

The region contains one of the USA most popular tourist attractions Mount Rushmore, this cliff is carved with the faces of four of the most important presidents.

Custer park in the heart of the Black hills is a spectacular area and is home to amy species including bison.

The park is home to a giant memorial to Crazy Horse the Sioux warrier who defeatred General … Continue Reading