Tag Archives: South Dakota

Looking for a good gift?

X-mas time of year.  Some folks are into it…others like me…would not mind if the holiday season would just go away.  I can never think of a good gift.  So if you share my challenge and have folks on your … 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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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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South Dakota GFP Urges Hunters to Be Aware of Fire Dangers

PIERRE, S.D. – With archery deer, firearms antelope and the waterfowl seasons upon us, the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department is urging sportsmen to be aware of the extreme fire dangers that exist across the entire state. “Hunters … Continue reading

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Great Roundup at Custer State Park and a Date Change for 2013

Buffalo Roundup Matches Records, Arts Festival Attendance Up CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. – More than 14,000 people attended the 47th annual Buffalo Roundup on Monday at Custer State Park. Attendance at the 2012 Roundup matched records crowds from the previous … 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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Iron Mountain Road Construction

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is planning a temporary closure to allow for the placement of new pavement markings on US16A from the intersection of SD36 to north of Playhouse Road near the south tunnel.  The size of the … Continue reading

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Badlands to Host Astronomy Festival

BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, Interior, S.D. - Badlands National will hold its first Badlands Astronomy Festival, August 17th-19th in conjunction with the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium’s annual Space Days 2012. All events will be in the area around the Ben Reifel … Continue reading

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Night time fun in South Dakota

The State Parks in South Dakota have some cool offerings coming up soon. •    SD Bat Festival, 6:30 p.m. MDT, Custer State Park. In partnership with the South Dakota Bat Working Group, Custer State Park is hosting the 7th Annual … Continue reading

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Status and cause of the Myrtle fire released

Myrtle Fire Update Date:   July 23, 2012 Time:  7:00 p.m. Current Situation: On Monday, fire crews continued to work on containment of the Myrtle Fire. The hard work of the firefighters during the past few days has enabled fire managers … Continue reading

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