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Jun 17, 2015
The 30th annual Crazy Horse Volksmarch was held June 6-7. Nearly 8,000 hikers ascended the 10k loop to stand on Crazy Horse's outstretched arm and get a close-up of the Lakota warrior's 87-foot face. An autumn volksmarch is planned for Sept. 27. Photos by
John Mitchell.
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The carving, started in 1948 by Korczak Ziolkowski, honors Lakota leader Crazy Horse.
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Ziolkowski envisioned the Crazy Horse carving as a living symbol.
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The public is only allowed on the 263-foot-long arm of the carving during the June and September volksmarches.
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The beginning trails are dirt or gravel work roads. The ascent to the peak begins on logging trails.
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Crazy Horse's birth name was Cha-O-Ha, meaning "In the Wilderness," or "Among the Trees."
Fall color is at its peak in the Black Hills. Photo by John Mitchell
Real cowboys don't brag, but if they did, they'd have a lot to say about Lemmon.
Huron is adorned with art that celebrates Beadle County's ag heritage.
Tinsel, lights and holly add holiday luster to the trains of Hill City.
Surprises await in Hot Springs. Photos by Bernie Hunhoff.
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