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SUMMARY:Moon Walk: Forest Insects
DESCRIPTION:We usually hear about forest insects only when they cause trouble\, but just 1 to 3 percent of known insect species are considered pests. Join USFS entomologist Megan Wilson for an autumn hike from the Willow Creek Trailhead to meet the beneficial and genuinely fascinating insects that call the Black Hills home\, from fuzzy bumblebees to caddisflies\, the underwater architects of mountain streams. \nGood to know: This hike takes place just over the border on the Hell Canyon Ranger District. \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.\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. This is the walk described above.\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-forest-insects/
LOCATION:Willow Creek Trailhead\, Willow Creek Horse Camp\, off Hwy 244\, Hill City\, SD\, 57745\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Southern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260905T190000
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SUMMARY:Songbird of the Black Hills: Sheridan Lake
DESCRIPTION:Close out the summer with a lakeside campfire sing-along at Sheridan Lake. Sally Svenson\, the Songbird of the Black Hills\, plays her original songs and the Black Hills stories behind them as the evenings turn cool. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. \nGetting there: Sheridan Lake South Campground is on Sheridan Lake along Highway 385 near 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-sheridan-lake/
LOCATION:Sheridan Lake South Campground\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Hills National Forest – Southern Hills,USFS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260829T210000
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SUMMARY:Moon Walk: Meeker Ranch History
DESCRIPTION:Step into Black Hills history at Meeker Ranch\, built in 1887 by former Pony Express rider Frank Cunningham Meeker and acquired by the Forest Service in 2004. Just outside Custer\, the ranch is undergoing historic preservation and restoration\, including work on the buildings and on nearby riparian and wetland areas. Forest Service recreation\, heritage\, and wildlife staff and partners will lead a walk along the historic road and around the ranchlands\, sharing how the place has changed over the years and what comes next. \nThe Forest Service lists this walk as “Walking through the Past to See the Future” on its printed 2026 Moon Walk schedule. \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.\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. This is the walk described above.\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-meeker-ranch-history/
LOCATION:Meeker Cabin and Historic Area\, Off Willow Creek Road (Hwy 16A)\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Southern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260815T193000
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SUMMARY:Songbird of the Black Hills: Horsethief Lake
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the campfire at Horsethief Lake\, a small lake under the pines just down the road from Mount Rushmore\, for an evening with the Songbird of the Black Hills. Sally Svenson plays her original songs and the Black Hills stories behind them. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. \nGetting there: Horsethief Lake Campground is on Highway 244 near Mount Rushmore\, in the Hell Canyon 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-horsethief-lake/
LOCATION:Horsethief Lake Campground\, Keystone\, SD\, 57751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Hills National Forest – Southern Hills,USFS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T120000
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SUMMARY:Smokey Bear Birthday Party | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Smokey Bear turns 82\, and the Black Hills National Forest is throwing him a party in Custer. Bikers rolling in for the start of the Sturgis Rally and local families alike are invited to stop by the Supervisor’s Office for some quick\, friendly time with the Forest Service team. \nExpect Smokey Bear himself\, hands-on activities\, and the wildfire-prevention message he has carried for generations. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association will be on hand as the Forest’s cooperating partner. \nGetting there: The Black Hills National Forest Supervisor’s Office is at 1019 North 5th Street in Custer\, just off the main highway through town. \nGood to know: Free and open to all ages. Monday\, August 10\, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A publicity flyer may follow.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/smokey-bear-birthday-party-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Black Hills National Forest Supervisors Office\, 1019 North 5th Street\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Southern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260626T115318Z
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SUMMARY:Songbird of the Black Hills: Bismark Lake
DESCRIPTION:Spend a Saturday evening singing by the water at Bismark Lake\, a small lake tucked into the pines just east of Custer. Sally Svenson\, the Songbird of the Black Hills\, brings her music to the Bismark Lake Day-Use Area for a campfire sing-along of original songs and the Black Hills stories behind them. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. \nGetting there: Bismark Lake Campground and Day-Use Area is off Highway 16A about three miles east of Custer\, in the Hell Canyon 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-bismark-lake/
LOCATION:Bismark Lake Campground\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Hills National Forest – Southern Hills,USFS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T133214Z
CREATED:20260605T133214Z
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SUMMARY:Hiking into Hell Canyon on National Trails Day | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Trails Day with a guided afternoon hike into Hell Canyon\, one of the quieter limestone canyons in the southern Black Hills. A Black Hills National Forest guide leads the way with stops for geology\, cultural history\, and long canyon views. \nThe route follows the Hell Canyon Trail\, a roughly 5.3-mile loop rated easy to moderate. Plan for about three hours on the trail\, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Bring water\, sturdy shoes\, sun protection\, and a snack\, and dress for the weather. \nGetting there: meet at the Hell Canyon Trailhead on US Highway 16\, about 11 miles west of Custer. The hike is free and open to all. #RecreateResponsibly
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/hiking-into-hell-canyon-on-national-trails-day-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Hell Canyon Trailhead\, US Highway 16\, approximately 11 miles west of Custer\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Hills National Forest – Southern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T160131Z
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SUMMARY:[POSTPONED] Camp Bob Marshall Work Day | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:The Camp Bob Marshall Work Day was postponed due to forecasted snow.  Please follow BHPFA’s social media or email Sherri about your interest to hear about the make-up date! \nBring gloves\, eye protection\, rakes\, chainsaws if available\, and some gear will be provided.\nLunch will be provided! \nContact Sherri at campbob1@gwtc.net to confirm.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/camp-bob-marshall-work-day-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Camp Bob Marshall\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Hills National Forest – Southern Hills,Volunteer Opportunity
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