Ribbon Cutting | BHPFA Custer Headquarters
Join BHPFA and the Custer Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate our new headquarters building!
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Out in the parks
Events & programs
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BHPFA Custer Headquarters 833 Mt Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, United States
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Northwest Nebraska Volksmarch
Hudson-Meng Education and Research Center Harrison, United StatesJoin other hiking enthusiasts for Northwest Nebraska Volksmarch!
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Bird Bash | NGVC
Bear Butte State Park 20250 Hwy 79, Sturgis, United StatesThe National Grasslands Visitor Center will be hosting a booth at Bird Bash at Bear Butte State Park on May 16th, 2026 – 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Spring Wildflower Walk | Scotts Bluff NM
Scotts Bluff National Monument 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE, United StatesEnjoy 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.
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Homeschool Nature Adventures
The Trailhouse 148 Gordon St, Custer, SDHomeschool students ages 5–12 will dive into a new topic through guided hikes, engaging storytelling, hands-on nature observation, and creative journaling. Students will sharpen their observation skills while building a deeper connection to the natural world. Come dressed for all weather; we will be outside for the duration of the program. Parents are not required to stay on site.
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For the Birds | The Journey Museum
The Journey Museum and Learning Center 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United StatesFor the Birds is a 90-minute multimedia climate concert by Nelda and Clif Swiggett, paired with a bird art exhibit and a chance to meet ambassadors from the Black Hills Raptor Center. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.Hosted by the Black Hills Raptor Center and Black Hills Audubon at The Journey Museum […]
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Badlands National Park Evening Programs | NGVC
Badlands National Park Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater 20681 South Dakota Highway 240, Interior, SD, United StatesNational Grasslands Visitor Center staff will be presenting interpretive programs every other Monday at Badlands National Park’s Cedar Pass Amphitheater throughout the summer.
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Wagons of the Emigrant Trails | Scotts Bluff NM
Scotts Bluff National Monument 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE, United StatesJeff McManus is scheduled to present his program Wagons of the Emigrant Trails on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the wagons on the Oregon Trail Pathway, just west of the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center.Join Jeff, a member of the National Stagecoach and Freight Wagon Association, as he describes the essential features […]
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Hiking into Hell Canyon on National Trails Day | Black Hills NF
Hell Canyon Trailhead US Highway 16, approximately 11 miles west of Custer, Custer, SD, United StatesCelebrate National Trails Day with a guided afternoon hike into Hell Canyon, one of the quieter limestone canyons in the southern Black Hills. A Black Hills National Forest guide leads the way with stops for geology, cultural history, and long canyon views.The route follows the Hell Canyon Trail, a roughly 5.3-mile loop rated easy to […]
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Scotts Bluff Through a Photographer’s Eye | Scotts Bluff NM
Scotts Bluff National Monument 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE, United StatesPark ranger and photographer Eric Grunwald tells the story of Scotts Bluff National Monument through his own images, from the wildlife that lives here to the rugged terrain that funneled hundreds of thousands of emigrants west along the Oregon, California, and Mormon trails. Each photograph opens up a different side of the monument, and Eric […]
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Atlatl Program at Pinnacles | NGVC
Pinnacles Dispersed Camping Area Near FSR 7170 & FSR 7158, off Highway 240 (about 7 miles south of Wall), Wall, SD, United StatesThrow a spear the way hunters did for thousands of years. Join a Nebraska National Forest ranger at the Pinnacles for a hands-on look at the atlatl, an ancient spear-throwing tool that came long before the bow and arrow, then step up and launch one yourself.The program covers how the atlatl worked, why it mattered […]
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A World Below Us | Black Hills NF
Pactola Visitor Center Pactola Reservoir, US Highway 385, Rapid City, SD, United StatesStep into the hidden world beneath the Black Hills. A World Below Us is a family-friendly afternoon all about caves: how groundwater shapes them, what they record of the earth’s history, why they are havens for unusual life, and the local caves of the Black Hills region.Drop in any time between 1 and 4 p.m. […]
