United States South Dakota Custer

Custer State Park Spur

A scenic byway offering panoramic views and access to a historic state park known for its herd of free-roaming bison.
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Just over an hour from Badlands National Park, Custer State park has more adventure and wildlife. Swim, kayak, or fish at one of the park’s five lakes or go hiking along the Cathedral Spires Trail. 

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Custer State Park Spur Articles

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    Badlands? Why would you name a national park bad-lands? Well, the Oglala Lakota People were the first to name this site. They originally called this area “mako sica,” which translates to “land bad.” When French fur trappers traveled through, they called the area “les mauvaises terres à traverser” or “bad lands to travel across.” Rugged […]

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