Category Archives: Custer SD

Free Park entrance and fishing in SD

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

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Sequestration and your South Dakota Summer Vacation

All six NPS units in South Dakota will be open to the public this summer. At some NPS facilities, you may see a reduction in operating hours, visitor services, educational programming, and some full-time and seasonal employees. However, there will … Continue reading

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Summer Rock Climbing events scheduled

The seasons Black Hills Climbers Coalition dates started to get set during the Feb meeting.  The meeting notes are posted below as well as on the BHCC website.  Many details are up in the air, but we are always looking … Continue reading

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Want a job at Custer State Park this summer?

Deadline Nears for Game, Fish and Parks Summer Employment PIERRE, S.D. – The deadline is fast approaching to apply for summer employment with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no … Continue reading

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Keeping fit and volunteering at Jewel Cave near Custer, SD

So, How is that new years resolution to get fit going?  If you are looking for a fun way to volunteer, get some exercise and have some fun… Check out the Park Prescription Program At Jewel Cave near Custer, SD. … Continue reading

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Jewel Cave Clean up

Cave Hosts Volunteer Cave Cleanup Project Custer, SD Jewel Cave National Monument is hosting a cave clean-up event on Saturday and Sunday, January 26 and 27. The volunteer effort is focused on cleaning the Scenic Tour route and disinfecting the … Continue reading

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There will be no advanced ticket sales during 2013 for Jewel Cave

Due to a number of upcoming construction projects slated for the 2013 Black Hills tourism season, Jewel Cave National Monument has announced that it will not be taking advanced ticket reservations this year, and all ticket sales for its regular … Continue reading

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First Day hikes all across South Dakota kick off 2013

South Dakota State Parks Celebrate The New Year With First Day Hikes Across The State On Jan. 1, 2013 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota state parks will sponsor free, guided hikes in 12 state parks on New Year’s Day as … Continue reading

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Black Hills National Forest Announces Mountain Pine Beetle Response Project Decision Custer, SD – Forest Supervisor Craig Bobzien announced his decision today for the Mountain Pine Beetle Response Project on the Black Hills National Forest. The Final Environmental Impact Statement … Continue reading

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South Dakota State Parks 2013 lodging and entrace rates.

As a valued park visitor, we wanted to make sure you get a heads-up on some important changes you’ll see in 2013, including two fee changes approved yesterday at this month’s Game, Fish and Parks Commission meeting. Annual South Dakota … Continue reading

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