Out in the parks
Join the Black Hills National Forest and BHPFA on August 23 for a guided hike at Buzzards Roost. Discover how wildfire shapes the land, influences biodiversity, and fosters ecosystem health. Be prepared for up to 2 miles on uneven terrain with proper gear and water.
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is planning to host wood carver Leonard Yellow Horse, August 30-September 1, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the monument visitor center, located at 301 River Road, Harrison Nebraska, 69346.
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands, held each year on the fourth Saturday in September. It’s also a “Fee-Free Day”, when entrance fees are waived at national parks and many other public lands across the country.
Let’s celebrate friendship on National Public Lands Day! The Friendship Tower is a symbol of Seth Bullock and Theodore Roosevelt’s relationship and the lasting impact it had on Black Hills National Forest. Taking inspiration from Bullock and Roosevelt we will explore symbiotic relationships in nature—how different species coexist and support one another to thrive in the Black Hills.
