When It Comes to Wildlife Viewing, South Dakota’s Custer State Park Even Beats Yellowstone

When It Comes to Wildlife Viewing, South Dakota’s Custer State Park Even Beats Yellowstone
A pronghorn antelope. Michael J Magee/Shutterstock
Fred J. Eckert
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Five minutes after I drove into South Dakota’s Custer State Park, I found myself pulling over to the side of the road, rolling down the car window, and shooting photos of a deer that was standing very close by.

Ten minutes later, I had to slow down because some pronghorn antelope were crossing the road just ahead. After they passed, I again pulled off the road at a spot near a scenic stream. This time, I got out and stood by the side of the car to watch and take photos of pronghorn antelope grazing at surprisingly close range.

Fred J. Eckert
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