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Looking for a good gift?

X-mas time of year.  Some folks are into it…others like me…would not mind if the holiday season would just go away.  I can never think of a good gift.  So if you share my challenge and have folks on your … Continue reading

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Last lighting ceremony of the season and fall hours announced for Mount Rushmore

KEYSTONE, SD: Beginning Monday, October 1, 2012, facilities at Mount Rushmore National Memorial will transition into fall hours.  The last evening lighting ceremony of the season will be held Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 8:00 pm local time. The sculpture … Continue reading

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Jewel and Wind Caves Celebrate with free Tours

National Public Lands Day with Free Cave Tours JEWEL CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT, SD – On September 29, National Public Lands Day, Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park will host visitors and volunteers for a special day of … Continue reading

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South Dakota GFP Urges Hunters to Be Aware of Fire Dangers

PIERRE, S.D. – With archery deer, firearms antelope and the waterfowl seasons upon us, the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department is urging sportsmen to be aware of the extreme fire dangers that exist across the entire state. “Hunters … Continue reading

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Great Roundup at Custer State Park and a Date Change for 2013

Buffalo Roundup Matches Records, Arts Festival Attendance Up CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. – More than 14,000 people attended the 47th annual Buffalo Roundup on Monday at Custer State Park. Attendance at the 2012 Roundup matched records crowds from the previous … Continue reading

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Iron Mountain Road Construction

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is planning a temporary closure to allow for the placement of new pavement markings on US16A from the intersection of SD36 to north of Playhouse Road near the south tunnel.  The size of the … Continue reading

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Time Change for Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount Rushmore

KEYSTONE, SD: As daylight shortens the hours of operation change at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Beginning Sunday August 12, 2012, the Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount Rushmore will transition to an earlier start time of 8:00 PM. The Lincoln Borglum … Continue reading

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Mount Rushmore 4th of July was a hit.

KEYSTONE, SD: Over 35,000 people during a two-day series of events enjoyed a funIndependence Day Celebration at the Shrine of Democracy. Patriotism, military salutes and music over the spirit of the day. Highlights of the celebration included Presidential re-enactors representing … Continue reading

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GFP Urges Public to Limit Travel on Agency Lands Due to Fire Danger

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is cautioning the public to keep fire danger in mind when accessing lands owned and managed by the agency. In western South Dakota, where several forest and prairie fires … Continue reading

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Want to go birding in the Black Hills or Western SD?

New Birding Trail Guide For Western South Dakota PIERRE, S.D. – A new birding trail guide is being offered to help nature and wildlife enthusiasts find birds and birding spots in western South Dakota. The Black Hills, Badlands and Lakes … Continue reading

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