Harney Peak

Harney Peak

The word “Hills” in the phrase “Black Hills” is a major misnomer. From atop Harney Peak, that point is abundantly clear. At an elevation of 7,242 feet, Harney Peak, the highest point in the supposed “Hills,” is about 2,400 feet higher than any...
Black Hills

Black Hills

One of the most heralded natural phenomenon of South Dakota, the Black Hills are a small range of mountains spanning the western part of the state. Home to the highest mountains east of the Rockies, the range’s name is derived from its thick covering of pine and...