NASA astronaut Jeff Williams took the photographs of the Black Hills – a destination that includes a State Park, National Park, National Forest and National Memorial – during a flyover of the area by the International Space Station in 2016, the centennial year of the U.S. National Parks.
NASA astronaut Jeff Williams took the photographs of the Black Hills – a destination that includes a State Park, National Park, National Forest and National Memorial – during a flyover of the area by the International Space Station in 2016, the centennial year of the U.S. National Parks. At NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the photos were assembled into this composite image. Sharing on social media, Williams wrote, “The Black Hills – South Dakota and Wyoming. #FindYourPark #NPS100.” Williams also posted a video panorama of the area, highlighting Mount Rushmore and Devils Tower.
Image Credit: NASA