Bear Country U.S.A in South Dakota

Our first stop on our adventure was Bear Country U.S.A. We went there when we visited the Black Hills a few years ago. We knew it would be on our list this trip too.

As you can see from the photos, you are up close and personal with the animals which is always amazing for me. I have an obsession for animals and never get to see enough of them!

Bear Country has over 200 acres in the pines and meadows south of Rapid City. You have intimate views of a lot of North American mammals. You take a leisurely three-mile drive through several enclosures and encounter black bear, elk, reindeer, deer, coug...