Ramblings and images of some of the wonderful places we've visited
Friday, October 6, 2017
Pronghorn and Prairie Dog - Wind Cave National Park
On our way to a hiking trail in Wind Cave National Park, we spotted a small herd of Pronghorn in and near a Prairie Dog Town near the junction of US-385 and SD-87. We visited the park in August 2017.
Three Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) on the ridge above the road
Young Pronghorn seemingly posing for the camera
The other end of an older Pronghorn
Three more Pronghorn grazing in a Prairie Dog Town
One Pronghorn surveying the roadside crowd
Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) sounding the alarm
A lone Pronghorn on the ridge
Entry to Wind Cave National Park is free. Cave tours require a fee of $10 to $30 per adult depending on the tour. Prices are reduced for children and seniors. Tickets for the current day tours are sold at the visitor center on a first come, first served basis.
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