Annual Oglala Nation Powwow & Rodeo
Lakota dancers spin, swirl, and tap their way through the powwow–or wacipi in Lakota–to win prizes, honor their...
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Preacher Smith of Deadwood : Henry Weston Smith
Historical Black Hills characters, both factual and fictional, have taken center stage in the successful HBO series “Deadwood.”...
Black Hills Wildlife: Pronghorn
Pronghorns are known by hunters as an incredibly difficult animal to catch, due to their incredible eyesight, stamina,...
Movies Under the Stars
From June 5 through August 21, every Monday night at 8 p.m., Main Street Square in downtown Rapid...
Enjoy Summer Nights in Rapid City
From the beginning of June to the end of August, every Thursday night from 6-9 p.m., downtown Rapid...
Boots, Bulls and Barrels: Rodeo in the Black Hills
Rodeo is so popular in South Dakota it was named the official state sport in 2003. Rodeo competitions...
The Story of Spearfish
When gold was discovered in Deadwood Gulch in 1876, thousands of prospectors flocked to the northern Black Hills seeking riches....
Get Ready for the Black Hills Stock Show
For 10 days every winter, the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City suspends all other activities to...
The Story of Sturgis
Following the discovery of gold in the Black Hills, members of the 7th Cavalry established an outpost near...
Swimming in the Black Hills
The Black Hills are full of hidden swimming holes, scenic streams, and well-used lakes and reservoirs. When the...