Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
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Adventurous Hikes along the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway

Aug 19, 2008

The Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway is not just a fantastic drive filled with Wild West lore, towering granite pinnacles, inspiring rock-carved art, and incredible limestone cave formations; it also offers some of the best hiking opportunities in South Dakota. Come spend a day exploring the fabled Black Hills, where bison roam free and the Old West is very much alive.
Peter Norbeck vs. the Diploma Boys: Building the Impossible Road

Dec 16, 2005

The roads of the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway spiral through the rocky crags of Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial, defying imagination and providing access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in South Dakota. But none of this would have been possible without the influence of the byway's namesake, Senator Peter Norbeck.
Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway Overview

Sep 24, 2003

"To do the scenery half justice, people should drive 20 or under. To do it full justice they should get out and walk." Peter Norbeck, South Dakota conservationist, Governor, and U.S. Senator, said this in regards to the Black Hills area of South Dakota. The Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway pays homage to the man who recognized the beauty of his home and encouraged the nation to come closer.

1-Day Trip: Peter Norbeck Must See Tour
(South Dakota)

This tour begins east of the town of Custer and travels north then east until it reaches Mount Rushmore. Travel this itinerary to see the spectacular scenery of the black hills.