Protecting Bats At Jewel Cave National Monument
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Beneath South Dakota's Black Hills, just 30 miles from the busy crowds at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, lies a world of deep passages, pristine lakes, and unique geologic features at Jewel Cave National Monument.
- By Patrick Cone - September 27th, 2023 3:00am