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Rugged Beauty and Pristine Vistas

On the Dakota Prairie Grasslands pristine vistas inspire the imagination; the rugged unspoiled beauty of the land invites exploration; and the sights and sounds of the wide, rolling prairie stimulates the senses.

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• Explore the Northern Great Plains

  

  The Dakota Prairie Grasslands offers a wide range of recreation experiences to enjoy. From special places to breathtaking views, there is something for everyone!

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Highlighted Areas

Initial Rock

Custer's three camps are marked along the way, and at one camp on the evening of May 28, 1876, the initials of  two of the privates were carved on a sandstone boulder now known as Initial Rock. This was Custer's one-way route to his demise at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

 

Custer Snow Camp

Custer's Snow Camp was named for a unexpected snowstorm that dropped 6 inches of white sloppy snow on May 30, 1876 delaying Custer and his men for three days.