I’ve seen a lot things race in the Black Hills: cars, motorcycles, mountain bikes, even wiener-dogs. But the 4th annual “Nemo 500″ Outhouse Race sounds like quite the sight to see…
{More»} Outdoor Adventure
With over 350 miles of groomed, “official” trails, the Black Hills are a dream for snowmobilers…
For my third birthday I wanted to go downhill skiing. While I don’t recall this, I obviously figured out at a very young age that skiing is a lot of fun. I’ve been skiing ever since. I was also lucky enough to grow up in close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, so I often went …
Earlier this week, I was talking with a friend and somehow we got on the subject of rock climbing – which eventually led to Devils Tower. We had an interesting conversation and it turned out that we both had a lot of unanswered questions about the tower.
Devils Tower is located in the northwest corner of …
As someone with two very big winter dogs – a husky mix and a malamute – I’ve always been interested in skijoring. It’s a sport that involves cross-country skiing while tethered to your pooches. You still do most of the work, but the dogs give you an extra boost each time you kick off.
Last weekend …
Culture
2010 Stock Show from another angle»
Last weekend a friend of mine spent the day at the stock show and caught some great photos of one of the horse sales in progress. His “behind the scenes” way of looking at the event is a view that most people never see…
Mt. Rushmore inspires symphony composer»
For world-renowned composer Michael Daugherty, Mount Rushmore National Memorial stirred up more than just emotion – it served as the inspiration for his latest work…
Calamity’s Shindig»
Calamity Jane was no stranger to a good time. She has been fabled to have been many things, but one thing that’s for certain is that she was always the life of the party…
Events
Nemo outhouse races ride again»
I’ve seen a lot things race in the Black Hills: cars, motorcycles, mountain bikes, even wiener-dogs. But the 4th annual “Nemo 500″ Outhouse Race sounds like quite the sight to see…
A new Sturgis Rally — on Cushmans»
The Black Hills have long been a gathering place for people who love old cars, old motorcycles and other cool retro stuff.
We host Black Hills Overdrive and Kool Deadwood Nites, events for vintage car enthusiasts. Sturgis hosts motorcycles and Mustangs. Spearfish has the Corvette Rally. I’ve also been to conventions for Studebakers and Ford Retractibles …
Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo kicks off»
The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo, in its 33rd year, is the single largest event held each year at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center…
Discoveries
Black Hills on “The Price is Right”»
Yesterday morning, the famous CBS day-time game show, The Price is Right, kicked off its episode by giving away a Black Hills vacation package…
Prairie Berry Winery brings home the gold»
Prairie Berry Winery, of Hill City, recently got rave reviews at the nation’s largest competition for North American wines. The local winemakers were honored with several awards at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, but their raspberry and rhubarb wine stole the show.
American adds Rapid City-Dallas flight»
The City of Rapid City and the Rapid City Regional Airport announced this week that American Airlines will be offering nonstop flights to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport starting April 6…
