Located near Custer, South Dakota, Jewel Cave is recognized as the second longest recorded cave system in the nation - 181 miles - behind only the appropriately...
James (Scotty) Philip was born near the town of Dallas, Morayshire, in the highlands of Scotland on April 30, 1858. While growing up, James read exciting storie...
The vast array of wildlife in the Black Hills attracts tourists and hunters alike. This area has many unique hunting experiences like bison in Custer State Park, mountain lion, and pronghorn. Hunting is the Black Hills is vastly different than huntin...
Experience the Black Hills by horseback like explorers and cowboys did centuries ago. These riding camps will teach you everything you need to know to become an...
With the abundance of wildlife and wilderness in the Black Hills, it is an ideal destination for birdwatching. The state has nine national wildlife refuges, six...
Looking for a little exercise on this vacation? You've come to the right place. The Black Hills area provides unlimited hiking, biking, camping, climbing, and horseback riding opportunities—ranging from the gentle to the extreme.
In the northern ...
A South Dakota adventure is not complete without exploring the awe-inspiring Badlands National Park.
Millions of years ago, ancient animals like early horses...
PIERRE – Governor Mike Rounds is a big proponent of the Black Hills and tourism, and he is more than happy to tell you so. The Governor took time to sit down wi...
George Armstrong Custer was born to Emanuel Henry Custer and Maria Ward Kirkpatrick Custer in New Rumley, Harrison County, Ohio, on December 5th, 1839. George obtained an average education, and after graduating engaged for a time in teaching school. ...
The unique and varied landscapes of the Black Hills and Badlands region are a geology student’s dream. The following is a general overview of the four geologic ...
