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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-12/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-11/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T201500
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CREATED:20260825T201733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201733Z
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-10/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201732Z
CREATED:20260825T201732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201732Z
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-9/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260930T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201731Z
CREATED:20260825T201731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201731Z
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-8/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260928T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201730Z
CREATED:20260825T201730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201730Z
UID:10000211-1790622000-1790626500@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-7/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260722T221457Z
CREATED:20260722T221457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T221457Z
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SUMMARY:Night Sky Program with Telescope Viewing | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds: the open prairie above and the intricate cave below. On clear nights a third world blankets both\, the brilliant night sky over the southern Black Hills. \nJoin a park ranger who ties the majesty of the night sky to the story of the park\, pointing out and explaining constellations and features through a high-power telescope provided by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association. \nGetting there: Programs are held at the first Highway 87 vehicle pull-off north from the Highway 385 junction (GPS 43.5739\, -103.4876). Dress for the weather and bring a chair if you like. \nGood to know: Free and open to all ages. Weather-dependent\, and cancelled if skies are cloudy or conditions are poor. Remaining 2026 dates: July 25 (9:00 to 10:00 p.m.)\, August 29 (8:30 to 9:30 p.m.)\, and September 26 (8:30 to 9:30 p.m.).
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/night-sky-program-with-telescope-viewing-wind-cave-national-park-3/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201729Z
CREATED:20260825T201729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201729Z
UID:10000210-1790449200-1790453700@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-6/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260923T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201728Z
CREATED:20260825T201728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201728Z
UID:10000209-1790190000-1790194500@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-5/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260921T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201727Z
CREATED:20260825T201727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201727Z
UID:10000208-1790017200-1790021700@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-4/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201726Z
CREATED:20260825T201726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201726Z
UID:10000207-1789844400-1789848900@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-3/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201725Z
CREATED:20260825T201725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201725Z
UID:10000206-1789585200-1789589700@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-2/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260914T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201722Z
CREATED:20260825T201722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201722Z
UID:10000205-1789412400-1789416900@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260825T222019Z
CREATED:20260825T222019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T222019Z
UID:10000217-1789203600-1789210800@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk and Talk | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:The forest around you is never silent. Every chirp\, alarm call\, and sudden hush carries information that birds\, deer\, and predators already know how to read. In this guided hike through Wind Cave National Park\, Education Specialist Tom Tonkin teaches you to do the same. \nYou will learn the difference between animals at baseline and alarm behavior\, and how to use what you hear to detect hidden wildlife\, track predator movement\, and read the living pulse of the landscape around you. \nThe deer already knows something is out there. So do the squirrels. So do the birds. This hike teaches you to know it\, too. \nAbout 1.5 miles on trail. Meet at 8:45 am at the Wind Cave Visitor Center. Come ready for a gentle hike and leave with a skill you will use for the rest of your life. \n$15 per person or $40 for a family of up to 4. BHPFA members save 15% at checkout.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/bird-walk-and-talk-wind-cave/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260829T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260829T213000
DTSTAMP:20260722T221448Z
CREATED:20260722T221448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T221448Z
UID:10000184-1788035400-1788039000@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Night Sky Program with Telescope Viewing | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds: the open prairie above and the intricate cave below. On clear nights a third world blankets both\, the brilliant night sky over the southern Black Hills. \nJoin a park ranger who ties the majesty of the night sky to the story of the park\, pointing out and explaining constellations and features through a high-power telescope provided by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association. \nGetting there: Programs are held at the first Highway 87 vehicle pull-off north from the Highway 385 junction (GPS 43.5739\, -103.4876). Dress for the weather and bring a chair if you like. \nGood to know: Free and open to all ages. Weather-dependent\, and cancelled if skies are cloudy or conditions are poor. Remaining 2026 dates: July 25 (9:00 to 10:00 p.m.)\, August 29 (8:30 to 9:30 p.m.)\, and September 26 (8:30 to 9:30 p.m.).
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/night-sky-program-with-telescope-viewing-wind-cave-national-park-2/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T220048Z
CREATED:20260818T220048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T220048Z
UID:10000203-1787857200-1787860800@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Theodore Roosevelt Impersonator Kurt Skinner | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Colorado-based historian Kurt Skinner brings the country’s 26th president to life in a one-evening performance at the Elk Mountain Campground Amphitheater in Wind Cave National Park. A retired military officer-turned high school history teacher\, Skinner is a lifelong student of Roosevelt’s legacy and has performed as the president at national parks and historic sites across the country. \nIn his portrayals\, Skinner aims to honor and faithfully represent the man he admires\, engaging audiences of all ages with humor\, history and storytelling. His goal: to remind us\, in Roosevelt’s own words\, what has always been great about America. \nAlthough Roosevelt never visited Wind Cave\, he signed the legislation creating the park on January 9\, 1903. \nFree and open to all. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the Elk Mountain Campground Amphitheater. Sponsored by the Friends of Wind Cave National Park. For more information\, visit www.nps.gov/wica or contact the park at (605) 745-4600.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/theodore-roosevelt-impersonator-kurt-skinner-wind-cave/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260724T195559Z
CREATED:20260724T195559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T195559Z
UID:10000190-1787130000-1787137200@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Learning the Language of Nature | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:“When anything moves through the wild\, the forest announces it. And once you learn the language\, you will realize how much was always there\, just out of sight.”Tom Tonkin\, BHPFA Education Specialist \nThe forest around you is never silent. It is speaking. Every chirp\, alarm call\, and sudden hush carries information that birds\, deer\, and predators already know how to read. In this guided hike through Wind Cave National Park\, Education Specialist Tom Tonkin will teach you to do the same. We meet at the Wind Cave Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. \nYou will learn the difference between animals at baseline and animals in alarm\, and how to use what you hear to detect hidden wildlife\, track predator movement\, and read the living pulse of the landscape around you. \nThe deer already knows something is out there. So do the squirrels. So do the birds. This hike teaches you to know it\, too. \nThis is a skill\, not a lecture. You will practice it in real time\, on the trail\, in one of the best birding habitats in the Black Hills. \nCome ready to hike about 1.5 miles on uneven terrain\, and leave with an understanding you will use for the rest of your life. \nDetails: Spots are limited. 15 dollars per person\, or 40 dollars for a family of up to four. BHPFA members receive a 15 percent discount.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/learning-the-language-of-nature-wind-cave-national-park-3/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260812T110000
DTSTAMP:20260724T195557Z
CREATED:20260724T195557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T195557Z
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SUMMARY:Learning the Language of Nature | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:“When anything moves through the wild\, the forest announces it. And once you learn the language\, you will realize how much was always there\, just out of sight.”Tom Tonkin\, BHPFA Education Specialist \nThe forest around you is never silent. It is speaking. Every chirp\, alarm call\, and sudden hush carries information that birds\, deer\, and predators already know how to read. In this guided hike through Wind Cave National Park\, Education Specialist Tom Tonkin will teach you to do the same. We meet at the Wind Cave Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. \nYou will learn the difference between animals at baseline and animals in alarm\, and how to use what you hear to detect hidden wildlife\, track predator movement\, and read the living pulse of the landscape around you. \nThe deer already knows something is out there. So do the squirrels. So do the birds. This hike teaches you to know it\, too. \nThis is a skill\, not a lecture. You will practice it in real time\, on the trail\, in one of the best birding habitats in the Black Hills. \nCome ready to hike about 1.5 miles on uneven terrain\, and leave with an understanding you will use for the rest of your life. \nDetails: Spots are limited. 15 dollars per person\, or 40 dollars for a family of up to four.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/learning-the-language-of-nature-wind-cave-national-park-2/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T214500
DTSTAMP:20260731T111240Z
CREATED:20260731T111240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T111240Z
UID:10000200-1786222800-1786225500@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Evening Program | Wind Cave NP
DESCRIPTION:Evening Program at the Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater\, presented by Wind Cave National Park rangers. Topics from the park’s cultural and natural history vary nightly; the schedule of topics is posted at the campground restroom bulletin boards\, and you can check availability and the schedule at the visitor center. \nPrograms last 30 to 45 minutes\, are free\, and all ages are welcome. Nightly at 9:00 pm through August 8.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/evening-program-wind-cave-np-9/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T214500
DTSTAMP:20260731T111239Z
CREATED:20260731T111239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T111239Z
UID:10000199-1786136400-1786139100@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Evening Program | Wind Cave NP
DESCRIPTION:Evening Program at the Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater\, presented by Wind Cave National Park rangers. Topics from the park’s cultural and natural history vary nightly; the schedule of topics is posted at the campground restroom bulletin boards\, and you can check availability and the schedule at the visitor center. \nPrograms last 30 to 45 minutes\, are free\, and all ages are welcome. Nightly at 9:00 pm through August 8.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/evening-program-wind-cave-np-8/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T214500
DTSTAMP:20260731T111238Z
CREATED:20260731T111238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T111238Z
UID:10000198-1786050000-1786052700@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Evening Program | Wind Cave NP
DESCRIPTION:Evening Program at the Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater\, presented by Wind Cave National Park rangers. Topics from the park’s cultural and natural history vary nightly; the schedule of topics is posted at the campground restroom bulletin boards\, and you can check availability and the schedule at the visitor center. \nPrograms last 30 to 45 minutes\, are free\, and all ages are welcome. Nightly at 9:00 pm through August 8.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/evening-program-wind-cave-np-7/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T214500
DTSTAMP:20260731T111237Z
CREATED:20260731T111237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T111237Z
UID:10000197-1785963600-1785966300@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Evening Program | Wind Cave NP
DESCRIPTION:Evening Program at the Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater\, presented by Wind Cave National Park rangers. Topics from the park’s cultural and natural history vary nightly; the schedule of topics is posted at the campground restroom bulletin boards\, and you can check availability and the schedule at the visitor center. \nPrograms last 30 to 45 minutes\, are free\, and all ages are welcome. Nightly at 9:00 pm through August 8.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/evening-program-wind-cave-np-6/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260804T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260804T214500
DTSTAMP:20260731T111236Z
CREATED:20260731T111236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T111236Z
UID:10000196-1785877200-1785879900@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Evening Program | Wind Cave NP
DESCRIPTION:Evening Program at the Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater\, presented by Wind Cave National Park rangers. Topics from the park’s cultural and natural history vary nightly; the schedule of topics is posted at the campground restroom bulletin boards\, and you can check availability and the schedule at the visitor center. \nPrograms last 30 to 45 minutes\, are free\, and all ages are welcome. Nightly at 9:00 pm through August 8.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/evening-program-wind-cave-np-5/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T214500
DTSTAMP:20260731T111235Z
CREATED:20260731T111235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T111235Z
UID:10000195-1785790800-1785793500@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Evening Program | Wind Cave NP
DESCRIPTION:Evening Program at the Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater\, presented by Wind Cave National Park rangers. Topics from the park’s cultural and natural history vary nightly; the schedule of topics is posted at the campground restroom bulletin boards\, and you can check availability and the schedule at the visitor center. \nPrograms last 30 to 45 minutes\, are free\, and all ages are welcome. Nightly at 9:00 pm through August 8.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/evening-program-wind-cave-np-4/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260802T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260802T214500
DTSTAMP:20260731T111234Z
CREATED:20260731T111234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T111234Z
UID:10000194-1785704400-1785707100@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Evening Program | Wind Cave NP
DESCRIPTION:Evening Program at the Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater\, presented by Wind Cave National Park rangers. Topics from the park’s cultural and natural history vary nightly; the schedule of topics is posted at the campground restroom bulletin boards\, and you can check availability and the schedule at the visitor center. \nPrograms last 30 to 45 minutes\, are free\, and all ages are welcome. Nightly at 9:00 pm through August 8.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/evening-program-wind-cave-np-3/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T214500
DTSTAMP:20260731T111233Z
CREATED:20260731T111233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T111233Z
UID:10000193-1785618000-1785620700@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Evening Program | Wind Cave NP
DESCRIPTION:Evening Program at the Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater\, presented by Wind Cave National Park rangers. Topics from the park’s cultural and natural history vary nightly; the schedule of topics is posted at the campground restroom bulletin boards\, and you can check availability and the schedule at the visitor center. \nPrograms last 30 to 45 minutes\, are free\, and all ages are welcome. Nightly at 9:00 pm through August 8.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/evening-program-wind-cave-np-2/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T214500
DTSTAMP:20260731T111231Z
CREATED:20260731T111231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T111231Z
UID:10000192-1785531600-1785534300@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Evening Program | Wind Cave NP
DESCRIPTION:Evening Program at the Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater\, presented by Wind Cave National Park rangers. Topics from the park’s cultural and natural history vary nightly; the schedule of topics is posted at the campground restroom bulletin boards\, and you can check availability and the schedule at the visitor center. \nPrograms last 30 to 45 minutes\, are free\, and all ages are welcome. Nightly at 9:00 pm through August 8.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/evening-program-wind-cave-np/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260725T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260725T220000
DTSTAMP:20260722T221411Z
CREATED:20260722T221411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T221411Z
UID:10000183-1785013200-1785016800@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Night Sky Program with Telescope Viewing | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds: the open prairie above and the intricate cave below. On clear nights a third world blankets both\, the brilliant night sky over the southern Black Hills. \nJoin a park ranger who ties the majesty of the night sky to the story of the park\, pointing out and explaining constellations and features through a high-power telescope provided by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association. \nGetting there: Programs are held at the first Highway 87 vehicle pull-off north from the Highway 385 junction (GPS 43.5739\, -103.4876). Dress for the weather and bring a chair if you like. \nGood to know: Free and open to all ages. Weather-dependent\, and cancelled if skies are cloudy or conditions are poor. Remaining 2026 dates: July 25 (9:00 to 10:00 p.m.)\, August 29 (8:30 to 9:30 p.m.)\, and September 26 (8:30 to 9:30 p.m.).
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/night-sky-program-with-telescope-viewing-wind-cave-national-park/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Wind Cave National Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183320Z
CREATED:20260625T183320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183320Z
UID:10000172-1783803600-1783807200@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:The CCC is for You and Me | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:During the 1930s\, the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps reshaped Wind Cave with roads\, trails\, and buildings still in use today. Join Ranger Madi to learn how their work continues to affect every visit to the park. \nAbout the Wind Cave evening programs: These free programs are presented by National Park Service rangers at the Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater in Wind Cave National Park. Each program begins at 9:00 pm and lasts about an hour. Programs are free\, open to all ages\, and no registration is required. Bring a blanket or camp chair and dress for cool prairie evenings. The amphitheater is at the Elk Mountain Campground\, off US Highway 385 north of Hot Springs\, South Dakota. Programs may be canceled in poor weather.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-ccc-is-for-you-and-me-wind-cave-national-park-2/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183319Z
CREATED:20260625T183319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183319Z
UID:10000171-1783717200-1783720800@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Stories from the Stars | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger Coral to hear Lakota star knowledge stories shared by the National Park Service and learn why Wind Cave is regarded as a sacred place. As the prairie sky darkens over the amphitheater\, the connections between the land above and the cave below come into view. \nAbout the Wind Cave evening programs: These free programs are presented by National Park Service rangers at the Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater in Wind Cave National Park. Each program begins at 9:00 pm and lasts about an hour. Programs are free\, open to all ages\, and no registration is required. Bring a blanket or camp chair and dress for cool prairie evenings. The amphitheater is at the Elk Mountain Campground\, off US Highway 385 north of Hot Springs\, South Dakota. Programs may be canceled in poor weather.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/stories-from-the-stars-wind-cave-national-park-2/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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