Beautiful Bear Butte

Jul 9, 2014

Jeanne Apelseth shared these photos of Bear Butte State Park and Bear Butte Lake, just a few miles north and east of Sturgis. The area is sacred to many Native American tribes. According to Cheyenne custom, Bear Butte is where holy man Sweet Medicine met the Creator and the Four Sacred Persons who guard the universe. Traditional religious ceremonies are still held there.

Comments

02:45 pm - Tue, August 5 2014

Keith Smith said:

These photos make me homesick for SD as I've lived in Oklahoma 36 years and I miss the smell of the prairie.

03:33 pm - Tue, August 5 2014

BRYAN SANDNESS said:

Any where in South Dakota are unique areas that I just love. The Prairie is one of the most interesting places I've ever been and I miss it. 24 years in the Marine Corps had me see some different countries and cultures and now Living in Utah for 11 years has me always wanting to go back to South Dakota as my Parents grew up around Veblen SD