BHPFA Partner Wins Award for National Park Accessibility

BHPFA Partner Wins Award for National Park Accessibility

Celebrating Agate Fossil Beds Lead Ranger Tera Lynn Gray’s National Park Accessibility Leadership Award We’re proud to announce Tera Lynn Gray, former Lead Interpretive Ranger at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, has been awarded the prestigious Accessibility...
New NSHSF Grant Continues Junior Ranger Program at Scotts Bluff

New NSHSF Grant Continues Junior Ranger Program at Scotts Bluff

We are thrilled to announce Black Hills Parks and Forests Association was awarded a $1,500 grant from Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation to support the Junior Ranger Program at Scotts Bluff National Monument! This grant will help us continue to engage young...
Summer Living History Internship at Scotts Bluff!

Summer Living History Internship at Scotts Bluff!

Bring History to Life This Summer:Apply for the Living History Internship at Scotts Bluff National Monument Are you a history buff with a flair for the dramatic? Don’t just read about the past – immerse yourself in it with a Summer Living History...
Jewel Cave receives Open OutDoors for Kids grant

Jewel Cave receives Open OutDoors for Kids grant

CUSTER, SD – Jewel Cave National Monument has received an Open OutDoors for Kids (OOK) grant from the National Park Foundation to offer virtual programs, classroom visits, and in-person field trips through the 2023-2024 school year. “This grant will allow Jewel Cave...
Native Americans’ Day Celebrated at Wind Cave

Native Americans’ Day Celebrated at Wind Cave

By: Marcus Heerdt/Fall River County Herald-Star WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK – On Monday, Oct. 9, Wind Cave National Park celebrated South Dakota’s Native Americans’ Day with informative talks, hoop dancing, a sculpture dedication, food, and much more. This year’s event...
Jewel Cave to Host Jr. Caver Day

Jewel Cave to Host Jr. Caver Day

Jewel Cave National Monument News Release Release Date:  July 12, 2023 For Immediate Release Contact:  Aimee Murillo / Chief of Interpretation / aimee_murillo@nps.gov  Custer, SD – On Saturday, July 29th Jewel Cave National Monument will host their 2nd Jr. Caver Day....