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SUMMARY:A World Below Us | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Step into the hidden world beneath the Black Hills. A World Below Us is a family-friendly afternoon all about caves: how groundwater shapes them\, what they record of the earth’s history\, why they are havens for unusual life\, and the local caves of the Black Hills region. \nDrop in any time between 1 and 4 p.m. to explore the displays\, talk with a Forest Service presenter\, and make your own cave art to take home. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/a-world-below-us-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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SUMMARY:Songbird of the Black Hills: Pactola Campground
DESCRIPTION:Spend a June evening singing by the water at Pactola\, the largest reservoir in the Black Hills. Sally Svenson\, the Songbird of the Black Hills\, brings her guitar to Pactola Campground (Loop B) for a campfire sing-along of original songs and the Black Hills stories behind them. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. \nGetting there: Pactola Campground sits on Pactola Reservoir along Highway 385\, between Rapid City and Hill City\, in the Mystic Ranger District. \nAbout the Songbird campfire sing-alongs\nThe Songbird of the Black Hills is Sally Svenson\, a local singer-songwriter whose original music grows out of her love for this region. At each campfire sing-along she shares the Black Hills stories behind her songs\, with familiar tunes mixed in so everyone can join. Bring a camp chair or a blanket\, and dress for cool mountain air after sunset. These are free\, all-ages outdoor programs; check the forecast before you head out. \nEach campfire sing-along is sponsored by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association\, a cooperative partner of the Forest\, with the Black Hills National Forest Recreation Program.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/songbird-of-the-black-hills-pactola-campground/
LOCATION:Pactola Campground\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills,USFS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
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SUMMARY:Digging the Past\, Shaping the Future | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:The rock under your feet has a story millions of years in the making. Digging the Past\, Shaping the Future looks at how the geology of the Black Hills formed\, how it still shapes our lives today\, and how we put it to use every day. \nDrop in between 1 and 4 p.m.\, talk with a Forest Service presenter\, and make your own fossil print to take home. The activity takes about 30 minutes to an hour. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/digging-the-past-shaping-the-future-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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SUMMARY:Moon Walk: Cone Collection & Reforestation
DESCRIPTION:Join Black Hills National Forest staff for an evening hike along the Reuter Springs Trail to see how the Forest grows its next generation of trees. Forestry Technician Jed Burgers will walk you through the tools and techniques used to collect cones from native ponderosa pine and explain how those seeds become the seedlings that replant the Forest. Expect hands-on demonstrations and plenty of time for questions. \nGetting there: The walk starts at the Reuter Trailhead before heading up the Reuter Springs Trail. From Sundance\, Wyoming\, take US Highway 14 about two miles to Warren Peak Road\, turn right\, and drive about three miles. The Reuter Trailhead is on the left. \n2026 Moon Walk schedule\nThe Black Hills National Forest runs four Moon Walks in 2026. Every walk is on a Saturday\, starts at 7:00 p.m.\, and is free to attend with no registration. \n\nJune 27: Cone collection and reforestation. Reuter Trailhead near Sundance\, Wyoming. This is the walk described above.\nJuly 25: Bat biology\, Let’s Turn On the Dark. Little Elk Creek Trailhead near Piedmont.\nAugust 29: Meeker Ranch history. Meeker Cabin and Historic Area near Custer.\nSeptember 26: Forest insects. Willow Creek Trailhead near Hill City.\n\nAbout Moon Walks\nMoon Walks are free\, family-friendly guided hikes held on Saturday nights near the full moon\, June through September. Each evening begins at 7:00 p.m. with a short introduction\, then a guided hike of about a mile with stops along the way\, running roughly two hours. Dress in layers\, wear closed-toe shoes or boots (no sandals)\, and bring a light jacket for the cool night air. Some routes may be difficult for those with mobility concerns and are not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers. \nWalks happen rain or shine and are canceled only for lightning\, high fire danger\, or severe weather. Advance cancellations are posted on the Black Hills National Forest website and Facebook page\, so check before heading out if the weather looks uncertain. \nThe Black Hills Parks & Forests Association is a proud nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service and supports the Moon Walk program through funding and staffing. Look for the 2026 Black Hills Moon Walk collector’s pin\, available for $5 at each walk (cash\, sold only on the trail). Pin sales support interpretive and educational programs across the Black Hills National Forest. \nWant a keepsake from the season? The 2026 Black Hills Moon Walk Collector’s Pin is sold at each walk for $5 and is also available online. Proceeds support education and stewardship on the Black Hills National Forest.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/moon-walk-cone-collection-reforestation/
LOCATION:Reuter Trailhead\, Warren Peak Road (NFSR 838)\, Sundance\, WY\, 82729\, United States
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