Custer State Park Wildlife Loop

Scenic drives through Custer State Park are just that. We drove the Wildlife Loop road more than once. The second time we took one of the dirt roads open to the public. Wow! We came right upon a herd of buffalo, complete with calves. 

It was a bit unnerving to see the big animals up close. I was concerned they might decide they didn't like us and put a dent in the vehicle. I'd read that they have been known to lick the salt off your vehicle. We made it through the herd without issue. We did wait a bit while two bulls decided to butt heads in the middle of the road though.

Antelope, deer, big horn sheep, burros, and even a few goats were seen throughout the park.  Thankfully, we did not see any of the prairie rattesnakes. 

Road Rage?

More road rage?

Mother and Baby Buffalo

Getting a little close for comfort

Cute

Well, there was that one buffalo...