Air Tours in Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills

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Most people prefer to see the Badlands from an earthbound perspective, but one ballooning outfitter provides visitors with an airborne perspective of the park.

Outfitter & Expeditions

Black Hills Balloons. Owned and operated for 22 years by Steve Bauer, this company provides amazing bird's-eye views of some of the Black Hills' most picturesque locations. Reservations are essential. Box 210, Custer, 57730. 605/673-2520. $225-$500. www.blackhillsballoons.com.