It took me far too long to discover Palisades State Park which is located so close to me, just north of Sioux Falls in South Dakota. Once I did, however, I’ve made several attempts over the years to capture the true beauty of it.
The park hosts several interesting trails that wind up and down along a stream and feature towering rocky cliffs on both sides.
Palisades State Park is one of those hidden gems that everyone should see, and I hope these pictures inspire you to check it out for yourself.
The morning light showed me a hint of what I've been missing all these years.
My aerial drone was able to capture a unique perspective of how the stream cuts through the land.
The streams flowed through the rocks and the light created mesmerizing abstract patterns.
The drone provided another unique perspective of the park.
Fall colors highlight the beautiful scenes featuring a stream, rocky formations, and endless visual surprises.
This unique view features an elevated view, just above the water to see the golden tree centered between the rock formations.
Exploring the trails along the way led me to admire the towering rock formations.
I carefully walked out onto the rocks to capture this iconic perspective.
