The Story of Lead
When gold was discovered on French Creek near present-day Custer in 1874, miners descended upon the Black Hills...
History
The Story of Keystone
Following the 1876 discovery of placer gold in Battle Creek, just east of present-day Keystone, a settlement named...
The Story of Belle Fourche
This town’s location at the confluence of two rivers led early French settlers to name it Belle Fourche...
Can Gold Still Be Found in Deadwood?
The Black Hills Gold Rush brought hordes of prospectors and settlers to the Black Hills. As more and...
The Black Hills Gold Rush
The Black Hills Gold Rush began in 1874, when Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer led a group of...
Three Little-Known Tales from Rapid City’s Early Days
Whether you’re visiting Rapid City for the first time or have lived here your entire life, there are...
Sharpshooter Daniel Boone May
Daniel Boone May, known as “the fastest gun in the Dakota,” protected the Deadwood Stage from outlaws, murderers,...
The Odd History of Mountain Goats in the Black Hills
Many people, both tourists and native South Dakotans, are surprised to learn that mountain goats are not native...
Where Am I? Week 8 Revealed
This week’s mystery spot didn’t generate any concrete responses. Surprising, considering its prominent location in the heart of...
Wild Bill Days: A Spectacle to Be Seen
Full of wild western tales and legends, Deadwood is home to many famous and infamous characters throughout time....