Category Archives: South Dakota – 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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Environmental Assessment of Climbing at Rushmore comment period open.

Mount Rushmore Opens Public Comment Period for Environmental Assessment of Climbing KEYSTONE, S.D. – Mount Rushmore National Memorial welcomes the public to review and comment on the Environmental Assessment (EA) on hiking trails to climbing areas found in the park. … Continue reading

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Devils Tower prescribed burn this week

Might want to plan your climbing trip to Devils Tower around this news DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT NEWS RELEASE ——————————————————————————- Devils Tower Conducts Prescribed Burn to Prevent Wildland Fires Devils Tower National Monument will implement a prescribed burn on Tuesday, … 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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Steve “Crusher” Bartlett to Speak at BHSU Outdoor Week

Event Details – Wed March 27, 2013 – 6:30-9pm Steve Crusher Bartlett slide show and BHSU Outdoor Week fundraiser.  $10 at Crow Peak Brewery.  Come see a slide show about Steve’s experiences with climbing, writing, and photography and support the … 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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Free State Park entrace weekend is coming up… make your reservations

Reservations for campsites and cabins for Open House/Free Fishing Weekend open Saturday, Feb. 16. Visit http://www.CampSD.com* or call 1-800-710-CAMP (2267) beginning at 7 a.m. Central Time. This coming Saturday is the first day you can make a reservation for a … 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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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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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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