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.

The park website is https://www.nps.gov/wica.