The Needles

About this photograph

Creator

Margery H. Freeman

Date created

July 1972

Location

Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota

License

This photograph copyright ©1972. All Rights Reserved

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Granite outcroppings point like needles to the sky in this photograph of the Black Hills of South Dakota. A rocky trail leads down to the base of them. The Needles are popular with rock climbing enthusiasts.