Good news for Texas-based fans of the Black Hills. United Airlines announced today that it will add new seasonal nonstop service between Rapid City Regional Airport and Houston. The daily service begins June 7 and will continue to Aug. 27. And if past experience is an indication, United could expand that route to year-around service. …
{More»} Outdoor Adventure
It’s snowshoe season in the Black Hills. With thousands of acres to explore the Black Hills National Forest is your perfect location to take part in this relatively inexpensive winter sport. The 60 miles of trails are designated for shared cross-country and snowshoe use and if you are feeling extra adventurous there are endless numbers …
Fred and Suzi Dow, publishers of ForestCamping.com recently visited the Black Hills National Forest. They were captivated by the beauty that we are fortunate enough to witness every day. ForestCamping.com is a comprehensive website for camping in national forests and grasslands. It provides detailed information to campers looking to experience the great outdoors.
Because of their …
Is a new winter sport coming to the Black Hills? Called snow biking, or fat biking, it’s gaining traction here, in Alaska, in Wyoming and other parts of the West. It’s pretty big in Minnesota and Wisconsin, too.
I didn’t know anything about snow bikes until yesterday morning. Tim Rangitsch, owner of Acme Bicycles in Rapid …
Black Hills snowmobile trails will be opening Thursday, Dec. 15, for the 2011-2012 season. It’s been reported that the trail system now has a foot and a half of snow, and groomers will begin their limited schedule on Thursday night. With flurries expected Thursday and Friday, area snow enthusiasts are …
Culture
A much different view of Rushmore»
OK, if you have a lot of work to do today, don’t read this blog post until you get home tonight. It’s very easy to lose track of time on this great MOUNT RUSHMORE/3D website.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to see the four faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial from the back …
Students to build custom bike for Sturgis»
Although the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is eight months away, students at Western Dakota Tech’s welding, manufacturing and collision repair students will soon be hard at work creating a new custom motorcycle for the August event.
The Rapid City school has teamed up with the Sturgis Buffalo Chip rally campground and concert venue, Black Hills Harley-Davidson, Terry …
‘Antiques Roadshow’ Coming Soon»
Attention antique enthusiasts: Public Broadcasting Systems’ popular program “Antiques Roadshow” is coming to Rapid City July 14. This Emmy-nominated show attracts 10 million viewers a week, and it is heading our way. The show is a mixture of treasure hunting, antique history and advice on antique values and appraisals.
With our rich history the Black Hills …
Events
Free weekend at national parks!»
Next weekend you can explore Wind Cave or Jewel Cave, hike in the Badlands or stare up at the columns of Devils Tower — all for free. The National Park Service is offering a free weekend in its national parks, monuments and memorials in honor of the Martin Luther King Day holiday.
And the Black Hills …
More Black Hills holiday events»
Here are more of the many holiday events going on in the Black Hills. Also, it looks like there’s a chance of a white Christmas. So bundle up and head for the Hills.
Custer
The Holiday Spirit at Crazy Horse programs will run nightly from Dec. 16 through Jan. 1 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. View …
Black Hills Stock Show countdown begins»
It’s not too soon to start thinking about the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo. The 2012 stock show is coming to the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Jan. 21 to Feb. 5.
The Black Hills Stock Show is a great experience whether or not you’re in ranching. For regulars, it’s a welcome break from the day-to-day …
Discoveries
Houston route good news for Texas travelers»
Good news for Texas-based fans of the Black Hills. United Airlines announced today that it will add new seasonal nonstop service between Rapid City Regional Airport and Houston. The daily service begins June 7 and will continue to Aug. 27. And if past experience is an indication, United could expand that route to year-around service. …
Snowy owls find Black Hills niche»
Judging by their photos, snowy owls are beautiful creatures.
A pure white, downy face, black-spotted wings and an impressive size — wingspans of as much as 5 feet. I’ve never had the good fortune to see one in the wild, but a number of Black Hills people have done just that this winter. In fact, no …
Mount Rushmore goes to Washington, sort of»
Mount Rushmore has been moved, apparently, to Washington, D.C., where they overlook the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial.
OK, the real Rushmore is still in the Black Hills. But in Shenzhen, China — I realize we’re jumping around here — there is a theme park called Windows of the World, featuring scale …
