Native American History
You must absolutely follow highway 87 (Needles Highway) to Mt. Rushmore. Out of Hot Springs, drive about 11.5 miles North on 385 , until you get to 87 North. It will be easy to follow from here to Rushmore.
This road is one of my favorites that I have driven in South Dakota. It winds through the mountains on narrow roads, but driving slowly and stopping often, you will be able to stop at multiple lookouts and see the monument from afar. There are also tunnels through sheer rock faces, and all together a fantastic drive!
The USGS administers the Golden Eagle Pass, and will have a complete list of where they are sold. You can go online and order one at www.parkpass.net, or get in touch with USGS ordering line directly at 888-275-8747, ext. 1, or email them at [email protected]
Enjoy your park travels, in Illinois and anywhere else you go!
Depending on how long you will be in Denali, there are bus tours and there are ranger led hikes.
Go to these links for informaiton http://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/things2do.htm
http://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/things2do.htm
Hi-Tec (not Hi-Tech) http://www.hi-tec.com. You can find out more at http://www.ohranger.com/you.
The site will be up again on 7/14/10.
Fishing license requirements vary from park to park. State fishing laws apply, and some parks have their own regulations, so it's best to contact the park you plan to visit before your trip.
It's a little bit longer, but you can also take US-20 E to get from Custer to Yellowstone.
