South Dakota News, Events and Travel Tips

Custer State Park: Lots and Lots of Wild(ish) Life

Posted by on Aug 24, 2011 in Black Hills, Western SD, Wildlife | 0 comments

With 71,000 acres, it’s a pretty good bet you’re likely to encounter an animal or two in Custer State Park. In fact, the park...

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Head for the Mountains … and be Back in Time for a Nap

Posted by on Aug 17, 2011 in Black Hills, Outdoor Activities, Western SD | 1 comment

The view from Hanson-Larsen Park offers a panoramic view of Rapid City. (Photo by Hillary...

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Southern Hills Golf Course scenery makes to tough to focus on golf

Posted by on Aug 10, 2011 in Black Hills, Entertainment, Outdoor Activities, Western SD | 1 comment

Recently, I played in a golf tournament at the Southern Hills Golf Course outside of Hot Springs. Before the tournament, whenever I’d...

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Black Hills hike: Labrador Creek Road

Posted by on Aug 9, 2011 in Black Hills, General News, Outdoor Activities, Western SD | 0 comments

I recently stayed in a rental cabin with some members of my family in the Black Hills. The cabin was in the Terry Peak area in the Northern...

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The road to the 2011 Sturgis Rally begins with the fourth annual Legends Ride

Posted by on Aug 5, 2011 in Black Hills, Events, General News, Western SD | 2 comments

DEADWOOD/STURGIS — Sturgis Rally Week for many kicks off this weekend, but some riders choose the Legends Ride as the event to...

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Deerfield Lake: Beautiful mountain views and even more beautiful silence

Posted by on Aug 3, 2011 in Black Hills, Outdoor Activities, Western SD | 2 comments

On any given summer afternoon, it’s tough to beat the call of a lake. In the northern Black Hills, Pactola Reservoir and Sheridan Lake...

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