Five ... four ... three ... two ... one! Your New Year's celebration is in the Black Hills and Badlands. Whether you're looking for a New Year's Eve bash or a refreshing event to celebrate the New Year's Day, the area has a full line-up of events. We're here to give you our Top Five Ways to…
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As fresh winter white blankets the landscape of the Black Hills, seasonal adventures ramp up! A known destination for abundant outdoor adventures, the excitement doesn’t stop when the weather gets colder. Frozen lakes shimmer beside pine‑covered hills, while the snow‑capped formations of Badlands…
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We welcome the holidays in the Black Hills and Badlands. As you prepare for the season with family and friends, we want to share with you 10 of our favorite festive activities in the region. 1880 Train Holiday Express Allll abboooard! The 1880 Train Holiday Express is waiting! A one-hour train…
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As the Christmas season nears, we invite you to bring the Black Hills into your home for the holidays. There’s nothing quite as nostalgic and rustic as hiking into the Black Hills National Forest and cutting your own Christmas tree. With more than 1.2 million acres to explore, fill up that thermos…
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What is more peaceful than a blanket of fresh fallen snow covering the Black Hills and Badlands landscape. As the winter season transitions into later dawns and early dusks, there is magic to be found throughout the region with fresh fallen snow, holidays with loved ones, and outdoor adventures at a…
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Burning Beetle in Custer, SD – Jan. 18 Bundle up and head out to join the protest against Pine beetles. Crowds chant, “ Burn beetle, burn!” as audience members throw torches into the bonfire. Rest assured - it’s not a cult – just a simple way of celebrating local conservation efforts…
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