Bear Butte's Skies
Jul 24, 2013
Rapid City photographer Bonny Fleming shared these photos of Bear Butte. See or purchase more of her work at bonzeye.asiostudio.com.
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Bear Butte State Park is located 6 miles northeast of Sturgis off Highway 79. -
The area is sacred to many Native American tribes. -
Mato Paha or "Bear Mountain" is the Lakota name given to the Butte. -
It is called Noahvose by the Cheyenne. -
Traditional religious ceremonies are still held here. -
According to Cheyenne custom, this is where holy man Sweet Medicine met the Creator and the Four Sacred Persons who guard the Universe. -
Bear Butte was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1981. -
Two hiking trails are located within Bear Butte State Park.
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