The little Missouri River has shaped this land which is home to a variety of plants and animals.
The site gained national park status in 1978.
In June of 1872 Lt. Colonel George Custer and 262 of his troups were killed at the Battle of little Big Horn. Visitors to the park can follow the Custer Trail Auto Tour by picking up a brochure at the visitors center.
We went out one morning to hike a trail and as we pulled into the parking lot the bison were coming down the hillside. Before we could exit the truck we were surrounded.
This big bison was just standing there looking at us and our truck. Needless to say - we did not move.
This little one was just running around staying close to his mother.
We were hiking Jones Creek trail when the picture below was taken. This trail is 3.5 miles one way.
The picture below is of the Missouri River which is behind our camping area. We walked down to cool our feet off.
The two wild horses below were just grazing on some grasses on the other side of our campground. Every day the buffalo would roam through out campsite also.
I just love the black tailed prairie dogs. They are so cute! I can't get enough of them. I'd love to take a few home - just won't want their underground tunnels around the yard though.....
See ya down the road !
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