BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Black Hills Parks & Forests Association - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackhillsparks.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Black Hills Parks & Forests Association
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Denver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20240310T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20241103T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20270314T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20271107T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T130648Z
CREATED:20260720T130648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T130648Z
UID:10000181-1786474800-1786478400@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Guided by Tradition: Using Pawnee Oral Histories to Rethink Radiocarbon Dating on the Great Plains | Scotts Bluff NM
DESCRIPTION:Guided by Tradition: Using Pawnee Oral Histories to Rethink Radiocarbon Dating on the Great Plains is a free evening lecture at the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center. Carlton Shield Chief Gover\, a citizen of the Pawnee Nation and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kansas\, examines how Indigenous oral traditions can inform archaeological methods\, particularly radiocarbon sampling strategies. \nDrawing on research from Central Great Plains town sites\, the talk demonstrates how culturally grounded approaches reshape our understanding of chronology\, community formation\, and ethnogenesis. \nThe program begins at 7:00 PM Mountain Time on Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026\, at the visitor center\, 190276 Old Oregon Trail\, Gering\, NE. Free and open to the public. \nThis program is made possible through the support of Black Hills Parks and Forests Association\, the official non-profit partner of Scotts Bluff National Monument. For more information\, call the visitor center at 308-436-9700 or visit nps.gov/scbl.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/guided-by-tradition-using-pawnee-oral-histories-to-rethink-radiocarbon-dating-on-the-great-plains-scotts-bluff-nm/
LOCATION:Scotts Bluff National Monument\, 190276 Old Oregon Trail\, Gering\, NE\, 69341\, United States
CATEGORIES:NPS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded),Scotts Bluff National Monument
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260713T160245Z
CREATED:20260713T160108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T160245Z
UID:10000180-1784314800-1784320200@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Martin Gilmore Scheduled to Present “The History of the American West Through Song” at Scotts Bluff National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Martin Gilmore is scheduled to present his program The History of the\nAmerican West Through Song on Friday\, July 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotts Bluff National\nMonument Visitor Center Amphitheater located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering\, NE. \nJoin Martin Gilmore for a musical journey where he will present traditional and original folk\nsongs connected to the history and landscape of the American West. Through acoustic\nperformance and brief historical background between songs\, the program highlights how music\nhas long been used as a form of storytelling and record-keeping by people living and traveling in\nthe region. The songs illustrate experiences associated with westward movement\, settlement\,\nwork\, and daily life\, drawing from different moments and settings in the history of the West.\nTogether\, they demonstrate how music helped preserve stories\, traditions\, and memories\nconnected to the land.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/martin-gilmore-scheduled-to-present-the-history-of-the-american-west-through-song-at-scotts-bluff-national-monument/
LOCATION:Scotts Bluff National Monument\, 190276 Old Oregon Trail\, Gering\, NE\, 69341\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,NPS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded),Scotts Bluff National Monument
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Scotts-Bluff-Ox-Wagon-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T021934Z
CREATED:20260709T021934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T021934Z
UID:10000179-1784314800-1784318400@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:The History of the American West Through Song | Scotts Bluff NM
DESCRIPTION:Martin Gilmore is scheduled to present his program The History of the American West Through Song on Friday\, July 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center Amphitheater\, located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering\, NE. \nJoin Martin Gilmore for a musical journey through traditional and original folk songs connected to the history and landscape of the American West. Through acoustic performance and brief historical background between songs\, the program shows how music has long been used as a form of storytelling and record-keeping by people living and traveling in the region. The songs illustrate experiences tied to westward movement\, settlement\, work\, and daily life\, drawn from different moments and settings in the history of the West. Together\, they show how music helped preserve stories\, traditions\, and memories connected to the land. \nThis presentation is made possible through the generous support of Black Hills Parks and Forests Association\, the official non-profit partner of Scotts Bluff National Monument. In the event of inclement weather\, the program will move inside to the Visitor Center Theater.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-history-of-the-american-west-through-song-scotts-bluff-nm/
LOCATION:Scotts Bluff National Monument\, 190276 Old Oregon Trail\, Gering\, NE\, 69341\, United States
CATEGORIES:NPS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded),Scotts Bluff National Monument
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T162717Z
CREATED:20260517T162533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T162717Z
UID:10000118-1779820200-1779825600@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Walk | Scotts Bluff NM
DESCRIPTION:Steven Rolfmeier is scheduled to present a Spring Wildflower Walk on Tuesday\, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. along the trails near the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering\, NE.\n\nEnjoy blue skies\, green grass and wildflowers as we kick off the summer program season. Rolfsmeier\, director of the High Plains Herbarium and instructor at Chadron State College\, will lead the group on a short walk on the trails near the monument visitor center\, identifying wildflowers and plants along the way. Wear comfortable shoes for this one-hour long walk.\n\nFurther information about Scotts Bluff National Monument programs and schedules is available at the visitor center\, by calling 308-436-9700 or by visiting our website at http://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/scottsbluffnps.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/spring-wildflower-walk-scotts-bluff-nm/
LOCATION:Scotts Bluff National Monument\, 190276 Old Oregon Trail\, Gering\, NE\, 69341\, United States
CATEGORIES:NPS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded),Scotts Bluff National Monument
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Steve-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T201225Z
CREATED:20260416T201109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T201225Z
UID:10000070-1777667400-1777671000@blackhillsparks.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/669632896_1291299333104066_1687427878792156128_n.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260116T151538Z
CREATED:20260116T151538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T151538Z
UID:10000062-1770465600-1770472800@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Jewel Cave National Monument's Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Jewel Cave National Monument’s Birthday with a free lantern-led Scenic tour on Saturday\, 2/7 at 12:15 p.m. This will be for 20 first-come\, first-serve visitors. \nAfter the tour stay for cake! \n 
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/jewel-cave-national-monuments-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Jewel Cave National Monument\, 11149 US Highway 16\, Building B12\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewel Cave National Monument,NPS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Birthday.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251011T190000
DTSTAMP:20251007T202121Z
CREATED:20250819T202334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T202121Z
UID:10000009-1760202000-1760209200@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED:  Birding at the Bluff | Scotts Bluff NM
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELED DUE TO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN \n\n  \n\nEnjoy a pleasant early evening birding stroll around the vicinity of the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center to wrap up World Migratory Bird Day. Whether you are new to birding\, an avid birder\, or just want to get outdoors and enjoy some time with others\, everyone is welcome! \n\n\nWe will meet on the front lawn of the visitor’s center. Binoculars will be available to borrow.\nWorld Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) highlights the global need for conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It is officially celebrated worldwide on the 2nd Saturday in May (May 10\, 2025) and the 2nd Saturday in October (October 11\, 2025) to coincide with the movement of birds during their seasonal migrations.\nOur Nebraska Education Team is offering THREE opportunities throughout the day on October 11th to get outside\, learn about & enjoy Nebraska’s migratory\, as well as resident\, birds\, and explore this year’s WMBD conservation theme – Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities\, which focuses on the many ways that we can help birds where we live.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/birding-at-the-bluff-scotts-bluff-nm/
LOCATION:Scotts Bluff National Monument\, 190276 Old Oregon Trail\, Gering\, NE\, 69341\, United States
CATEGORIES:NPS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded),Scotts Bluff National Monument
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/532927877_791982030153045_6321639692536212030_n.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250830T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250901T163000
DTSTAMP:20250824T180250Z
CREATED:20250824T175547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T180250Z
UID:10000012-1756546200-1756744200@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Wood Carver Artist Demonstration | Agate Fossil Beds NM
DESCRIPTION:Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is planning to host wood carver Leonard Yellow Horse\, August 30-September 1\, 2025\, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the monument visitor center\, located at 301 River Road\, Harrison Nebraska\, 69346. \nLeonard Yellow Horse is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota. He lives on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Born in Chadron\, Nebraska\, Mr. Yellow Horse is a self-taught artist. He fashions cottonwood tree roots into faceless figurines based on his native people.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/wood-carver-artist-demonstration-agate-fossil-beds-nm/
LOCATION:Agate Fossil Beds National Monument\, 301 River Road\, Harrison\, NE\, 69346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agate Fossil Beds National Monument,BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,NPS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/14p1-252x300-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR