Black Hills highway project pits safety against scenery as public comments pour in

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 1,124

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago


Body Text Preview

Paul Horsted calls himself a “re-photographer.” He takes new photos at historic places to show what has and hasn’t changed.

His projects have included photography books retracing the 1874 Custer expedition into the Black Hills, and pairing historic photos of Yellowstone National Park with modern ones.

“There’s a joy to that for me,” he said.

Horsted, of Custer, and dozens of other people who appreciate the beauty of the Black Hills are worried about …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Register for Free Log in