September 18, 2017 Cactus Flat, SD – “Beep. Beep. Beep.” The signal from the Soviet satellite known as Sputnik terrified Americans in the fall of 1957 and changed the world. If the Russians could put a satellite into space, it stood to reason that they could launch a nuclear […]
Rapid City, SD — The Black Hills National Forest will hold its final Moon Walk program of the year with the start of the autumnal equinox. Celebrate the equinox with an astronomy night just south of Deerfield Reservoir on Saturday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. This 3/4 mile […]
By Gov. Dennis Daugaard September 15, 02017 On Friday morning, Sept. 29, a few dozen cowboys will put on their boots and saddle their horses. Custer State Park employees will arise before dawn. And thousands from across the state, country and world will gather, all to continue a 52-year […]
September 1, 2017 Cactus Flat, SD – The Delta-01 Launch Control Facility will be closed to public tours for two months, beginning Monday, September 18, 2017 to allow replacement of critical infrastructure. During the closure of Delta-01, visitors will be able to visit the Delta-09 missile silo and […]
September 1, 2017 September is Passport Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of State is launching an awareness campaign to educate and inform travelers about upcoming changes to travel identification requirements for domestic flights. Prepare Now Beginning on January 22, 2018, domestic air passengers with driver’s licenses issued by a […]
Custer, SD – A portion of the Centennial Trail on the Black Hills National Forest will be temporarily closed this fall. Motorized segments between Nemo and Pilot Knob will be temporarily closed for re-construction to improve the trail. Work begins after Labor Day. Closed segments will be marked on the […]
September 6th Night Blast Among the most popular events at Crazy Horse Memorial are the two night blasts traditionally held each year. The spectacular ceremonial blast lights up the mountain with incredible fireballs and specially designed pyrotechnical features. The upcoming September 6, 2017 Night Blast which honors the […]
Custer State Park information. August 15, 2017
Custer, Sd. August 14, 2017 – Preservation work continues at the historic lookout tower located on Black Elk Peak, August 14 – 18, 2017. The last several years, Forest Service preservation specialists from Missoula, Montana, Forest employees and volunteers have installed doors and windows, in addition to masonry repairs. New […]
Custer June 26, 2017 Wow, this will need to be replaced because “The Great White Hunters” could not find anything else to shoot at, they are really special people ! Is there a state of federal permit issued for shooting sign’s in South Dakota, or can you just […]
