Monthly Archives: May 2012

Preservation Work at Mount Rushmore News Release

Preservation Work Proceeding Release Date: May 30, 2012 KEYSTONE, S.D. – The preservation team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial will be working on the sculpture beginning Thursday, May 31. Visitors can expect to see members of the preservation team visible … Continue reading

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Cultural Program Series Offers Shared Visions of Devils Tower this summer!

Devils Tower National Monument News Release Cultural Program Series Programs Offers Shared Visions of Devils Tower.  Devils Tower National Monument welcomes visitors to experience a wide variety of interpretive programs and special performances during the Summer Cultural Program Series. The … Continue reading

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Not what we were looking for!

The weather today was a lot wetter and colder then folks at the Black Hills Fat Tire Fest and I were looking for, but things are predicted to improve! Its gunna be a great weekend…as soon as that green n … Continue reading

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Trolley on the Mickelson Trail

Trolley Rides Allow Those With Physical Limitations to Experience the Mickelson Trail DEADWOOD, S.D. – Black Hills visitors with physical limitations have an opportunity to view the Mickelson Trail on Tuesday, June 5. The trolley leaves the Deadwood Trailhead at … Continue reading

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Mickelson Trail Users To Share Trail With Marathoners

The Mickelson Marathon is happening June 3rd. DEADWOOD, S.D. – Mickelson Trail officials are reminding users that they will be sharing the trail on Sunday, June 3, with participants of the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon. “Non-marathon folks are more than welcome … Continue reading

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Little Devils Tower Hike coming up at Custer State Park

Little Devil’s Tower National Trails Day Hike, Custer State Park, June 2, 1 p.m. MDT. Take an adventurous hike to one of the highest points in the Black Hills. Through a spruce/pine forest then a rocky terrain, participants venture to … Continue reading

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Devils Tower and the Park Service to offer Free entrance pass to Military Families

Devils Tower National Monument News Release Release date:   May 16, 2012 The National Park Service and other U.S. Agencies Join Forces with First Lady and Dr. Biden to Honor and Support Military Families Department of the Interior-led effort will provide … Continue reading

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Custer State Park Free entrance weekend coming soon.

Free Entrance, Free Fishing Mark State Parks’ Open House Weekend PIERRE, S.D. – To kick off summer, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks encourages families to spend the weekend outside during the Parks’ Open House Weekend and Free Fishing … Continue reading

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Wind Cave National Park to Share Elk with Custer State Park

GFP News – May 4, 2012 WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. – The superintendents of Wind Cave National Park and Custer State Park announced today that the two parks will cooperate in management of elk that use the parks. The … Continue reading

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Devils Tower Falcon Closure News Release

Climbing Routes Temporary Closed To Protect Prairie Falcon Devils Tower National Monument has temporarily closed climbing routes along the northeast face of Devils Tower beginning April 26th in order to protect Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) possible nesting sites. This closure … Continue reading

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