Newsweek
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Tourists visiting Mount Rushmore should be aware that a wide stretch of the Great Plains encompassing parts of western South Dakota and north-central Nebraska, is experiencing unhealthy air quality conditions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The area includes Badlands National Park and the Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge, both recommended for visitors to the area. The Air Quality Index in the region has reached red-level status, indicating conditions that pose health...