Air Tours in Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills

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.



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