Creeper,
Did you go into the Park? We were there back in '02 during the Sturgis Rally and had a great time. Beautiful country is an understatement. You don't realize how "gi-normous" that tower is until you are standing at the base looking up...and the textures and colors were just awesome.
It was funny later when we realized all the big bad bikers were parked along the Park's road watching the Prairie Dogs entertain! It was like watching nature's version of "Whack-a-Mole" ....without the hitting, of course.
Thanks for sharing your photos. You should post them in the HOG.