Every time someone visits me from out of state, the first thing they ask to do is see Mount Rushmore – the giant mountain sculpture of some of our nation’s most important presidential figures. So every year I get to go there multiple times – but I don’t mind. Each time I learn something new …

Great news iPhone users, the Black Hills Mobile App is now available for free in the Apple App store.

Western South Dakota not only provides beautiful vistas – it also offers rich cultural experiences. This land is home to the Lakota nations whose language, religion, culture and traditions still flourish today. This summer, Oglala Lakota College will share their perspective and culture during The Oglala Cultural Experience.
Running mid-summer through August, the event …

Looking for a fun, unique outdoor experience with family and friends this summer? Well has the Black Hills Forest Service has got a deal for you! Black Hills National Forest’s annual MoonWalks to begin in May; no dance experience necessary.

I first ran into the folks calling themselves Artists of the Black Hills at Mount Rushmore a few years back. They were there to announce that they had formed a group to help each other promote their work and to build the Black Hills’ reputation as a center of art.
I remember being amazed that there …

In its second year, the Black Hills Film Festival seems to be getting some traction, and a bit of star power. The event, set for May 12 to 15, in Hill City, has been extended to four days and includes a variety of screenings, workshops and and seminars.
Actress Alexa Vega, whose credits include “Spy Kids,” …

I hate to say it. I hate to see it. But the picture postcard is apparently being replaced by Facebook, Twitter, smart phones and, well, travel blogs.
Now I learn (online) that Wall Drug has closed its postcard shop. For lovers of the art form known as the picture postcard, Wall Drug was the equivalent of …

During my time spent writing and shooting photos for the blog, I’ve explored every corner of the region, and learned more about the Black Hills…

Black Hills fans who only make it out in the summer will have a surprise waiting for them in downtown Rapid City. The Main Street Square project…

Photos from the 2011 Nemo Outhouse Races show several of the competitors and paint a pretty clear picture of what this wacky winter event was all about…