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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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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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Free Entrance days at your local National Park Coming up!

News Release 1-18-13 Devils Tower National Monument will be joining 397 national park units across the country in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with free entry into the park on Monday, January 21. The national parks hold something … 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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Jewel and Wind Caves Celebrate with free Tours

National Public Lands Day with Free Cave Tours JEWEL CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT, SD – On September 29, National Public Lands Day, Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park will host visitors and volunteers for a special day of … Continue reading

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Jewel Cave Hosts Teacher Workshop about Caves

Custer, SD – Jewel Cave National Monument is teaming up with the University of Sioux Falls (USF) for an educational workshop for teachers, entitled Explore and Discover Cave Education. The workshop is based on Project Underground, which is a national … Continue reading

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Jewel Cave Earns 2012 Certificate of Excellence

Jewel Cave Earns 2012 TRIPADVISOR Certificate of Excellence Honored as a Highly Rated Public Land Agency as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site Custer, SD – Jewel Cave National Monument announced today that it has received a … Continue reading

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Plenty of little fires but nothing you will notice on your trip to the Black Hills

Fire Crews Contain Multiple New Lightning Ignited Fires  Rapid City, SD – As thunderstorms rolled through the Black Hills Monday evening, lightning sparked several new wildfires.  Federal, state and local firefighters from around the Black Hills were able to quickly … Continue reading

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Jewel Cave Takes Reservations for Cub Scout Belt Loopalooza

Custer – Jewel Cave National Monument is gearing up for its Cub Scout Belt Loopalooza event, scheduled for Saturday, July 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Monument hosted the event for the first time in 2011 and experienced … Continue reading

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