Black Elk Wilderness, Wilderness area in South Dakota
The Black Elk Wilderness is characterized by rocky terrain and ponderosa pine forests.
Named after the Oglala Lakota spiritual leader Black Elk, the area has been recognized as a US wilderness since 1980.
It holds significance for the Lakota people as it encompasses Black Elk Peak, a sacred site.
Popular activities within the wilderness include hiking, backpacking, and nature study.
The Harney Peak Lookout Tower, a former fire lookout tower and now historic site, can be found at its highest point.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1980
Website: fs.usda.gov/recarea/blackhills/recarea/?recid=80906
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The Black Elk Wilderness is characterized by rocky terrain and ponderosa pine forests.
Black Elk Peak, formerly known as Harney Peak, is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
The Needles of the Black Hills of South Dakota are a region of eroded granite pillars, towers, and spires.
The Lincoln Borglum Museum showcases exhibits on the creation and meaning of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Mount Rushmore features 60-foot sculptures of the heads of four United States presidents.
The Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills, in Custer County, South Dakota.
Black Hills Playhouse is an iconic summer stock theatre.
