Great place to see bison! (And mule deer and red tailed hawks and lots of other animals.)
Beautiful. I had the place to myself on a Wednesday morning.
Maybe more interesting during the tourist season? I couldn't find anywhere that looked like I could park legally. It's right in the middle of a residential neighborhood, and there are signs posted suggesting the residents don't like the visitors.
Interesting, but small. Any other frontier-type fort will be similar or better. If you're in the area, it's worth a look, but it's not worth a side trip.
No rating because I didn't actually get there. The address given here (106 N. Parkmont) is the BLM office, not the rocks. At the office, they gave me these directions: Take exit 241 (Pipestone) from I-90 and travel east on a gravel road (parallels I-90) for about 3/4 mile, then turn north on gravel road. Cross the railroad tracks and continue north about 3 miles. High clearance vehicle recommended.
This is a beautiful park! The road is lined with aspen trees, and leads you up through a geologically interesting canyon. The campsites all look really nice, and there are several clean pit toilets. There is a trailhead at the end of the road for further exploration.
More of a historical marker than a State Park. It's nice that the community gathered together to erect this monument, but that's really all it is.
This place is amazing! Photos make it look like snow, but it's pure sand. People even slide down the slopes on sleds you can get at the visitor center.
Drive past the first camp loop for more secluded sites.
This was a sad little town. I didn't notice any wall murals - I guess I was distracted by all the dilapidation. The nicest building in the whole town was the Department of Corrections.