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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling Programs | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be leading programs throughout September and early October to listen for the bugle of the Rocky Mountain elk. The elk’s high-pitched whistle heralds the arrival of fall and the elk’s mating season.\nBeginning Monday\, September 8\, rangers are giving brief interpretive programs about elk before leading a caravan to a nearby pullout to listen for them. These one-hour programs are offered Monday\, Wednesday and Saturday evenings through Saturday\, October 8. \nWhere to Meet: \nThe Wind Cave Visitor Center front lawn at 7 p.m. \nWhat to bring: \nA flashlight\, a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, and to dress warmly. The program will be cancelled due to inclement weather.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-programs-wind-cave-national-park/2025-09-29/
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 Programs | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be leading programs throughout September and early October to listen for the bugle of the Rocky Mountain elk. The elk’s high-pitched whistle heralds the arrival of fall and the elk’s mating season.\nBeginning Monday\, September 8\, rangers are giving brief interpretive programs about elk before leading a caravan to a nearby pullout to listen for them. These one-hour programs are offered Monday\, Wednesday and Saturday evenings through Saturday\, October 8. \nWhere to Meet: \nThe Wind Cave Visitor Center front lawn at 7 p.m. \nWhat to bring: \nA flashlight\, a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, and to dress warmly. The program will be cancelled due to inclement weather.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-programs-wind-cave-national-park/2025-10-01/
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 Programs | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be leading programs throughout September and early October to listen for the bugle of the Rocky Mountain elk. The elk’s high-pitched whistle heralds the arrival of fall and the elk’s mating season.\nBeginning Monday\, September 8\, rangers are giving brief interpretive programs about elk before leading a caravan to a nearby pullout to listen for them. These one-hour programs are offered Monday\, Wednesday and Saturday evenings through Saturday\, October 8. \nWhere to Meet: \nThe Wind Cave Visitor Center front lawn at 7 p.m. \nWhat to bring: \nA flashlight\, a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, and to dress warmly. The program will be cancelled due to inclement weather.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-programs-wind-cave-national-park/2025-10-04/
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:20251006T200000
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling Programs | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be leading programs throughout September and early October to listen for the bugle of the Rocky Mountain elk. The elk’s high-pitched whistle heralds the arrival of fall and the elk’s mating season.\nBeginning Monday\, September 8\, rangers are giving brief interpretive programs about elk before leading a caravan to a nearby pullout to listen for them. These one-hour programs are offered Monday\, Wednesday and Saturday evenings through Saturday\, October 8. \nWhere to Meet: \nThe Wind Cave Visitor Center front lawn at 7 p.m. \nWhat to bring: \nA flashlight\, a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, and to dress warmly. The program will be cancelled due to inclement weather.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-programs-wind-cave-national-park/2025-10-06/
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:20251008T200000
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling Programs | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be leading programs throughout September and early October to listen for the bugle of the Rocky Mountain elk. The elk’s high-pitched whistle heralds the arrival of fall and the elk’s mating season.\nBeginning Monday\, September 8\, rangers are giving brief interpretive programs about elk before leading a caravan to a nearby pullout to listen for them. These one-hour programs are offered Monday\, Wednesday and Saturday evenings through Saturday\, October 8. \nWhere to Meet: \nThe Wind Cave Visitor Center front lawn at 7 p.m. \nWhat to bring: \nA flashlight\, a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, and to dress warmly. The program will be cancelled due to inclement weather.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-programs-wind-cave-national-park/2025-10-08/
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:20251011T200000
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling Programs | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be leading programs throughout September and early October to listen for the bugle of the Rocky Mountain elk. The elk’s high-pitched whistle heralds the arrival of fall and the elk’s mating season.\nBeginning Monday\, September 8\, rangers are giving brief interpretive programs about elk before leading a caravan to a nearby pullout to listen for them. These one-hour programs are offered Monday\, Wednesday and Saturday evenings through Saturday\, October 8. \nWhere to Meet: \nThe Wind Cave Visitor Center front lawn at 7 p.m. \nWhat to bring: \nA flashlight\, a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, and to dress warmly. The program will be cancelled due to inclement weather.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-programs-wind-cave-national-park/2025-10-11/
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:20251231T110000
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SUMMARY:Annual New Year's Eve Hike at Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:UPDATED 12/24/25: Due to severe storm damage\, this hike location has changed from Rankin Ridge to THE PRAIRIE VISTA TRAIL.\nMeet at the Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center at 9 am MT\, which is also the trailhead.\nJoin South Dakota Volunteer Naturalist Paul Schweitzer for a New Year’s Eve nature hike on the Prairie Vista Trail. After\, we will toast to a new year with hot cocoa! Bring your own mug\, hot chocolate will be provided. The hike is a one-mile loop\, with about 150 ft of elevation gain on uneven terrain. Dress for the weather with sturdy hiking boots. All ages welcome!
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/annual-new-years-eve-hike-at-rankin-ridge/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Free Programs,Wind Cave National Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:Nature's Clues: A Workshop in Animal Tracking and Signs | Wind Cave NP
DESCRIPTION:Step into the wild world of nature and see it like never before! In this hands-on workshop\, we’ll go on a journey of discovery as we unlock the stories animals tell through the signs they leave behind. Through observation\, curiosity\, and wonder we’ll learn how to navigate the natural world by using our senses to follow the clues around us. \nTogether\, we’ll explore animal tracks\, scat\, physiology\, and other mysterious signs to answer questions like: \n\nWho left this track behind?\nWas the animal hunting\, exploring\, or feeling nervous?\nWhat does the set of tracks tell us about its size\, gender\, or even if it’s pregnant?\nDoes it have horns or antlers?\nWhy is the animal in this location and how does it relate to the nearby ecosystem?\n\nThe natural world is filled with wonders and mysteries. Each sign has a unique story to share. Join us for a fun-filled adventure where we’ll uncover the hidden lives of animals and gain a deeper appreciation for the incredible world around us and the animals we share it with! \nProgram meets at the Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center \nRegistration is below. There are 10 spots available and it closes April 16! \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.10 spots remaining 		\n\nyour (ie \n\n\n\n\n\nAnimal Tracking Workshop | April 18\, 2026Adult (18 and up)Price: $40.000123456789101112131415Child (18 and under)Price: $20.000123456789101112131415Family (1-2 adults\, 1-2 children)Price: $100.000123456789101112131415NextParticipant(s) RegistrationEmail *Phone *\n\nAttendee Information (add info for each person attending)\n\nName *FirstLastDo you have any medical concerns (ie allergies\, asthma\, recent injuries)?Age if under 18 \n\n\n\nAdd\n\n\n\n\n\nRemove\n\n\n\nBHPFA Member?  Enter your discount code (found on your member card!)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\nTotal\n	\n\nOrder Summary\n\n\n\n\n\nItem\n\n\n\nQuantity\n\nQty\n\n\n\nTotal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are no products selected.\n\n\n\nAdult (18 and up)0$0.00Child (18 and under)0$0.00Family (1-2 adults\, 1-2 children)0$0.00Pay with check/ cash  - Please check box1$0.00SubtotalTotal$0.00		\n	\n\n$0.00Stripe Credit CardPay with check/ cash Please check boxSubmit
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/natures-clues-a-workshop-in-animal-tracking-and-signs-wind-cave-np/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T213000
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SUMMARY:Night Sky Program | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This program has been postponed to Friday\, May 1\, due to inclement weather.\n\n\nAs part of International Dark Sky Week\, join a park ranger to learn about the importance of Wind Cave National Park’s night sky. Participants will use a telescope provided by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association to view planets and constellations.\n\n\n\nThis event will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the overlook along Highway 87 near the junction with Highway 385 (43°34’25.9″N 103°29’15.5″W).\n\n\nDress for the weather and bring a chair if you’d like. However\, if the weather is poor the event will be canceled.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/night-sky-program-wind-cave-national-park/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:NPS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded),Wind Cave National Park
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T130000
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SUMMARY:Learning the Language of Nature | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how to tell if a hawk or coyote is nearby\, or when a deer is quietly slipping away\, simply by listening to what the birds and other animals are saying? In this workshop you’ll learn how to tune into the communication systems of animals and begin to “read” the landscape through sound and behavior. \nWhat We’ll Explore \n\nHow to recognize and understand alarm calls\, movement patterns\, and behavior shifts in birds and mammals\nTechniques for interpreting wildlife communication to detect predators\, prey\, and hidden animals\nPractical tips for moving quietly through nature to avoid alerting animals and become invisible\nWays to deepen your connection to the land by listening closely to its living voices\n\nWe’ll take a short hike (about 1 to 2 miles on easy terrain). Expect hands-on learning\, opportunities for wildlife observation and photography\, and stories that bring the prairie to life. \nNext program: Saturday\, May 9\, 9 am –  1 pm Program meets at the Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center \n10 spots available! Registration closes May 7\, 2026 \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.8 spots remaining Learning the Language of Nature | May 9\, 2026		\n\nthe and Nature\n\n\n\n\n\nAdult (18 and up)Price: $40.000123456789101112131415Child (18 and under)Price: $20.000123456789101112131415Family (1-2 adults\, 1-2 children)Price: $100.000123456789101112131415NextParticipant(s) RegistrationEmail *Phone *\n\nAttendee Information (add info for each person attending)\n\nName *FirstLastDo you have any medical concerns (ie allergies\, asthma\, recent injuries)?Age if under 18 \n\n\n\nAdd\n\n\n\n\n\nRemove\n\n\n\nBHPFA Member?  Enter your discount code (found on your member card!)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\nTotal\n	\n\nOrder Summary\n\n\n\n\n\nItem\n\n\n\nQuantity\n\nQty\n\n\n\nTotal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are no products selected.\n\n\n\nAdult (18 and up)0$0.00Child (18 and under)0$0.00Family (1-2 adults\, 1-2 children)0$0.00Pay with check/ cash  - Please check box1$0.00SubtotalTotal$0.00		\n	\n\n$0.00Stripe Credit CardPay with check/ cash Please check boxNumbersSubmit
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/learning-the-language-of-nature-wind-cave-national-park/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260628T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260628T220000
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SUMMARY:Making a Destination Out of Darkness | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Travel back to a time when lanterns lit the way and word of mouth spread the wonder\, and the story of Wind Cave was just beginning. Ranger Elizabeth traces how a little-known opening in the prairie became one of the country’s first national parks. \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/making-a-destination-out-of-darkness-wind-cave-national-park/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260629T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260629T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183254Z
CREATED:20260625T183254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183254Z
UID:10000160-1782766800-1782770400@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Life After Death | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:The dead grasses\, fallen trees\, and animal remains scattered across the prairie are easy to overlook\, but they are quietly keeping the whole ecosystem alive. Join Ranger Liz to discover the overlooked role that death plays in the living prairie. \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/life-after-death-wind-cave-national-park/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260630T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260630T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183257Z
CREATED:20260625T183257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183257Z
UID:10000161-1782853200-1782856800@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Through the Ages: A Day at Wind Cave | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Generations of people have called this stretch of prairie and cave country home. Join Ranger Madelyn to walk through a single day in the lives of those who came before\, and see how their stories still shape Wind Cave today. \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/through-the-ages-a-day-at-wind-cave-wind-cave-national-park/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183259Z
CREATED:20260625T183259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183259Z
UID:10000162-1782939600-1782943200@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Life Beneath the Surface | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:The prairie above is only half the story. Beneath it\, bats and tiny microorganisms survive in the dark passages of one of the world’s longest caves. Join Ranger Payden to uncover the hidden lives that endure belowground at Wind Cave. \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/life-beneath-the-surface-wind-cave-national-park/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183302Z
CREATED:20260625T183302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183302Z
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SUMMARY:Thunder Returns to the Prairie | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Bison once nearly vanished from these grasslands\, and bringing them back took decades of determined work. Join Ranger Alex for the story of the fall and rise of the Wind Cave bison herd\, and how big efforts make big changes. \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/thunder-returns-to-the-prairie-wind-cave-national-park/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260703T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260703T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183304Z
CREATED:20260625T183304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183304Z
UID:10000164-1783112400-1783116000@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/
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:20260704T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183307Z
CREATED:20260625T183307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183307Z
UID:10000165-1783198800-1783202400@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:The Odd "Man" Out: Women of Wind Cave | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:The history of Wind Cave was shaped by women geologists\, explorers\, and rangers whose names are too often left out of the telling. Join Ranger Frannie to meet the women of Wind Cave National 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-odd-man-out-women-of-wind-cave-wind-cave-national-park/
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:20260705T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260705T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183309Z
CREATED:20260625T183309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183309Z
UID:10000166-1783285200-1783288800@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Making a Destination Out of Darkness | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Travel back to a time when lanterns lit the way and word of mouth spread the wonder\, and the story of Wind Cave was just beginning. Ranger Elizabeth traces how a little-known opening in the prairie became one of the country’s first national parks. \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/making-a-destination-out-of-darkness-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:20260706T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260706T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183312Z
CREATED:20260625T183312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183312Z
UID:10000167-1783371600-1783375200@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/
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:20260707T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183314Z
CREATED:20260625T183314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183314Z
UID:10000168-1783458000-1783461600@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Through the Ages: A Day at Wind Cave | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Generations of people have called this stretch of prairie and cave country home. Join Ranger Madelyn to walk through a single day in the lives of those who came before\, and see how their stories still shape Wind Cave today. \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/through-the-ages-a-day-at-wind-cave-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:20260708T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183316Z
CREATED:20260625T183316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183316Z
UID:10000169-1783544400-1783548000@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Life Beneath the Surface | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:The prairie above is only half the story. Beneath it\, bats and tiny microorganisms survive in the dark passages of one of the world’s longest caves. Join Ranger Payden to uncover the hidden lives that endure belowground at Wind Cave. \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/life-beneath-the-surface-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:20260709T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260709T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T183317Z
CREATED:20260625T183317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T183317Z
UID:10000170-1783630800-1783634400@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Thunder Returns to the Prairie | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Bison once nearly vanished from these grasslands\, and bringing them back took decades of determined work. Join Ranger Alex for the story of the fall and rise of the Wind Cave bison herd\, and how big efforts make big changes. \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/thunder-returns-to-the-prairie-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
END:VEVENT
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: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: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: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: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
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
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
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