South Dakota News, Events and Travel Tips

Hike Near Needles Highway Takes You to Another World

Posted by on Sep 10, 2011 in Black Hills, Outdoor Activities, Western SD | 0 comments

As a kid, when my parents first took me on a drive along Needles Highway, I fully expected to see giant sewing needles stuck in the ground,...

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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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Excitement builds for 45th annual Buffalo Roundup

Posted by on Sep 19, 2010 in Black Hills, Events, Outdoor Activities, Western Culture, Western SD | 1 comment

From the state Office of Tourism: PIERRE, S.D. – From five spared animals that once were nearly extinct to a substantial 1,300 head...

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Buffalo Roundup named a top-100 event

Posted by on Sep 7, 2010 in Black Hills, Events, Western Culture, Western SD, Wildlife | 0 comments

For the second year in a row, the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival has been named one of the Top 100 Events in North...

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Custer State Park to host national orienteering meet

Posted by on Mar 15, 2010 in Black Hills, Events, Outdoor Activities, Western SD | 0 comments

I have to admit that the first thing about this event that caught my eye was the word "Rogaining" in its title. After I read...

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