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Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks, forests and grasslands in the […]
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Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series, kids build balance, strength, and sensory awareness as they learn to move silently through the forest like a fox, stalk like a bobcat, and spot the hidden wildlife most people walk right past. Every session brings a […] |
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Field Notes: An Introduction to the Art of Nature Observation Friday, November 6th Program Overview Black Hills Parks & Forests Association invites you to join Education Specialist Tom Tonkin for an engaging 1.5-hour introduction to the art of nature observation. Through photos, videos, and stories, you’ll discover how naturalist skills can deepen your understanding of […]
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Visit Agate Fossil Beds National Monument for cultural demonstrations by Leonard Yellow Horse on Saturday, November 7. The park expects demonstrations from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Yellow Horse is scheduled at Agate on both November 7 and November 8; this listing is for Saturday’s program. Leonard Yellow Horse is an enrolled member […]
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Spend Saturday, November 7, with Native American performers at Jewel Cave National Monument. Native American Heritage Day takes place at the visitor center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in recognition of Native American Heritage Month.The NPS announcement names hoop dancer Jasmine Bell, singer Sequoia Crosswhite, traditional Native American flute player and storyteller Darren Thompson, […]
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No stage. No judges. Just a sky full of the greatest performers in the universe. Step outside after dark for a special evening program where kids and adults can meet the stars that have guided explorers, sailors, and storytellers for thousands of years. By the end of the night, the way you view the night […]
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Visit Agate Fossil Beds National Monument for cultural demonstrations by Leonard Yellow Horse on Sunday, November 8. The park expects demonstrations from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Yellow Horse is scheduled at Agate on both November 7 and November 8; this listing is for Sunday’s program. Leonard Yellow Horse is an enrolled member […]
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3 events,Visit Wind Cave National Park on November 11 for the fee-free day marking Veterans Day. Cave tour tickets are still required, and availability is limited.This is a date-based listing, not a promise of continuous tours. Check with the park for the day’s tour schedule and ticket arrangements before traveling. NPS lists this 2026 fee-free day […]
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Visit Jewel Cave National Monument on November 11 for the fee-free day marking Veterans Day. Cave tour tickets are still required, and availability is limited.This is a date-based listing, not a promise of continuous tours. Check with the park for the day’s tour schedule and ticket arrangements before traveling. NPS lists this 2026 fee-free day […]
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Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks, forests and grasslands in the […]
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Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series, kids build balance, strength, and sensory awareness as they learn to move silently through the forest like a fox, stalk like a bobcat, and spot the hidden wildlife most people walk right past. Every session brings a […]
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Make an evening of it in Custer. Ladies Night Out at the Custer Beacon brings vendors and drink specials together on Thursday, November 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Mountain time.Black Hills Parks & Forests Association will be participating. Stop by during the evening and visit the vendors.Where to goThe Custer Beacon is at 351 […] |
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Animal tracking and signs at Wind Cave Learn to read tracks, scat, rubs, and other wildlife signs in this hands-on workshop with BHPFA Education Specialist Tom Tonkin. Workshop details Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Time. Meet at the Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center, 26611 U.S. Highway 385, Hot Springs, […]
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Celebrate National Take a Hike Day at Wind Cave National Park on Tuesday, November 17, from 9 a.m. to noon Mountain Time. Choose between two ranger-led hikes after a hiking-preparedness program. Meet at the Wind Cave Visitor Center at 9 a.m. for a 45-minute program covering the 10 hiking essentials, wildlife safety and Leave No […]
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Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks, forests and grasslands in the […]
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Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series, kids build balance, strength, and sensory awareness as they learn to move silently through the forest like a fox, stalk like a bobcat, and spot the hidden wildlife most people walk right past. Every session brings a […] |
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Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks, forests and grasslands in the […]
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1 event,Shop locally during Custer Christmas Cash, November 27 through December 18. Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is participating in the Custer Chamber’s holiday promotion.Shoppers can enter drawings at participating businesses for Custer Christmas Cash to spend at participating Chamber businesses. The promotion runs throughout Custer during participating businesses’ regular hours; it is not a […]
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Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks, forests and grasslands in the […]
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Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series, kids build balance, strength, and sensory awareness as they learn to move silently through the forest like a fox, stalk like a bobcat, and spot the hidden wildlife most people walk right past. Every session brings a […] |
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Make holiday ornaments, hear bluegrass-style holiday music and watch wood carving at Christmas on the Prairie, Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Scotts Bluff National Monument. Program schedule 10 to 11 a.m.: Family Nature Club with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Noon to 1 p.m.: Bluegrass-style holiday music by Jay and […]
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Watch Leonard Yellow Horse demonstrate wood carving during Christmas on the Prairie at Scotts Bluff National Monument on Saturday, December 5. The holiday event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Time. Yellow Horse will also sell Native-inspired nativity scenes. The larger event includes holiday ornament making, pioneer games, a Family Nature Club program […]
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Part of our Premium Education Experiences at our new Headquarters and Nature Shop in downtown Custer. Want to know what coyote howls, yips, and barks are saying? And that’s just the start of what you will learn. Cougars routinely swim over a mile through cold ocean waters to reach islands where the deer are easier […]
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