Exploring the northern Black Hills, Day Two

Yesterday, we decided to drive the loop from Spearfish down through Spearfish Canyon around through Lead and Deadwood back to Sturgis.  It's easy to see how the Black Hills got their name.  The towering Ponderosa Pines cover them and make them look black, which is so different than the buttes and mesas on the prairie. 

The canyon road winds through beautiful scenery, each turn with a new sight to take your breath away. 

This is Bridal Veil Falls. 

 We continued to the town of Savoy, where there was a hiking trail in to see Roughlock Falls.  It was about a mile hike along the side of a rushing stream.  I was trying to catch sight of the rare American Dipper, which is a little gray bird that can swim under water. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see one, but maybe next time.  

The falls made the walk well worth it. 

We still have a few more days left here in Sturgis, and lots more to see. Back again later!