Category Archives: rapid city

Extreme Enduro and Snowmobile racing events coming to the area

The Extreme Indoor Enduro brings Black Hills trail riding indoors and is a test of skill and endurance on a tough obstacle course….as well as a lot of fun to watch for those of us in the stands.  Dirt bike … Continue reading

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Last lighting ceremony of the season and fall hours announced for Mount Rushmore

KEYSTONE, SD: Beginning Monday, October 1, 2012, facilities at Mount Rushmore National Memorial will transition into fall hours.  The last evening lighting ceremony of the season will be held Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 8:00 pm local time. The sculpture … Continue reading

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Buffalo Roundup Chilli Cookoff Contest in Custer State Park

23rd Annual Chili Cook-Off – Custer State Park Sunday, September 23, 2012  Chili Cook-off Sunday, September 23, 2012 Join the “herd” at the 23rd Annual Buffalo Wallow Chili Cook-off where the competition is just as hot as the chili! Cooking … Continue reading

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Prairie Berry Winery’s Summer Music Series

We Have enjoyed 2 of these music events.  Nice to have some music culture here in the Black Hills. Prairie Berry Winery’s Summer Music Series runs every Friday through September 21. The live music series takes place on our west … Continue reading

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Music in the Black Hills

Prairie Berry Winery’s Summer Music Series Runs every Friday through September 21 The live music series takes place on our west patio, with a view of Harney peak and a wonderfully relaxing acoustic outdoor set up. Friday, August 17, 6-7:30pm, … 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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Black Hills Fire Report

Its mighty dry out there folks, lets be careful as we set out to enjoy a great Black Hills vacation. Fire Crews Respond to Multiple New Lightning Ignited Fires  Rapid City, SD – As thunderstorms rolled over the Black Hills … Continue reading

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Mount Rushmore 4th of July was a hit.

KEYSTONE, SD: Over 35,000 people during a two-day series of events enjoyed a funIndependence Day Celebration at the Shrine of Democracy. Patriotism, military salutes and music over the spirit of the day. Highlights of the celebration included Presidential re-enactors representing … Continue reading

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Want to go birding in the Black Hills or Western SD?

New Birding Trail Guide For Western South Dakota PIERRE, S.D. – A new birding trail guide is being offered to help nature and wildlife enthusiasts find birds and birding spots in western South Dakota. The Black Hills, Badlands and Lakes … Continue reading

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Black Hills Fire Updates

Wild Fires in the Black Hills during the summer is all part of life here.  They happen like this every summer, but please do be careful while you are out here having fun on vacation. For information on the White … Continue reading

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