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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:20261005T201500
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T201500
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CREATED:20260825T201734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201734Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201735Z
CREATED:20260825T201735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201735Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261021T203000
DTSTAMP:20261014T220328Z
CREATED:20261014T220328Z
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SUMMARY:Bingo at the Beacon: BHPFA benefit night | Custer
DESCRIPTION:Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date\, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks\, forests and grasslands in the Black Hills and Nebraska. \nCards and prizes\nThis is a cash-only game. Cards cost $1 each\, or $10 for a pack of ten\, one for each round. Daubers are provided. Games include cash prizes\, a local-business gift card round\, and mini and mega progressive jackpots. \nGetting there\nMeet at the Custer Beacon\, 351 Washington Street in Custer. Bingo begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. Mountain. Arrive early to buy cards and find a seat; seating can fill on busy nights. The Beacon’s usual weekly calendar slot is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. \nBHPFA benefit nights\nWednesdays\, October 21 and 28; November 4\, 11\, 18 and 25; and December 2 and 9\, 2026. Black Hills Parks & Forests Association is the beneficiary\, and the Custer Beacon hosts the games. Read the Beacon’s current bingo rules and pricing before attending. Bingo cards are purchased at the venue with cash\, not through an online RSVP.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/bingo-at-the-beacon-bhpfa-benefit-night-custer/
LOCATION:Custer Beacon\, 351 Washington Street\, Custer\, 57730\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261024T190000
DTSTAMP:20261019T192335Z
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SUMMARY:Trunk-or-treat | Chadron State Park
DESCRIPTION:Bring your costume to Chadron State Park for trunk-or-treating on Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, from 4 to 7 p.m. Mountain Time. \nOur partners at Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands will be there! Black Hills Parks & Forests Association is funding their booth and candy. \nWhat to expect\n\nTrunk-or-treating and a campsite decorating contest in the campground.\nFree activities and a bounce house at the Trading Post\, with snacks and drinks available for purchase.\nHalloween-themed archery and pellet gun shooting at the Shooting Complex.\nFree tram rides between the Trading Post and campground.\n\nPlan your visit\nChadron State Park is at 15951 Highway 385 in Chadron\, Nebraska. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry. \nWant to decorate a campsite? Register with the park office ahead of the event. Participating campsites receive a free one-night stay on October 24. Call 308-432-6167 for details or to register. \nSee the official Nebraska Game and Parks event listing.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/trunk-or-treat-chadron-state-park/
LOCATION:Chadron State Park\, 15951 Highway 385\, Chadron\, NE\, 69337\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nebraska National Forest,USFS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
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SUMMARY:Film screening: The Invisible Mammal | Matthews Opera House
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening getting to know the bats that share our night skies! \nJoin us for a free Bat Week screening of The Invisible Mammal\, a feature-length documentary following women scientists working to understand and protect bats. \nWhite-nose syndrome is threatening bat populations across North America\, including here in the Black Hills. The film offers a closer look at these remarkable animals and the people working on their behalf. \nPresented in partnership with Matthews Opera House\, Black Hills National Forest\, and Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. \nMatthews Opera House Theatre\, 614 Main Street\, Spearfish\, SD 57783. \nMore information from Matthews Opera House.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/film-screening-the-invisible-mammal-matthews-opera-house/
LOCATION:Matthews Opera House Theatre\, 614 Main Street\, Spearfish\, SD\, 57783\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261027T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261027T235959
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SUMMARY:Fee-free day: Theodore Roosevelt's birthday | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Visit Wind Cave National Park on October 27 for the fee-free day marking Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday. Cave tour tickets are still required\, and availability is limited. \nThis is a date-based listing\, not a promise of continuous tours. Check with the park for the day’s tour schedule and ticket arrangements before traveling. NPS lists this 2026 fee-free day for U.S. citizens and residents; reservation or other service fees may still apply. \nPlan your visit through the visitor center on U.S. Highway 385 north of Hot Springs. Call 605-745-4600 for current tour information. \nNPS fees and passes information
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/fee-free-day-theodore-roosevelts-birthday-wind-cave/
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:20261027T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261027T235959
DTSTAMP:20261023T185942Z
CREATED:20261023T185942Z
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SUMMARY:Fee-free day: Theodore Roosevelt's birthday | Jewel Cave NM
DESCRIPTION:Visit Jewel Cave National Monument on October 27 for the fee-free day marking Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday. Cave tour tickets are still required\, and availability is limited. \nThis is a date-based listing\, not a promise of continuous tours. Check with the park for the day’s tour schedule and ticket arrangements before traveling. NPS lists this 2026 fee-free day for U.S. citizens and residents; reservation or other service fees may still apply. \nJewel Cave plans Scenic and Discovery tours\, including a special lantern-led Scenic Tour at 12:45 p.m. for Bat Week. That tour has 20 first-come\, first-served tickets. \nStart at the visitor center at 11149 U.S. Highway 16\, west of Custer. Call 605-673-8300 for current tour information. Fully enclosed shoes are required on cave tours. \nNPS fees and passes information
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/fee-free-day-theodore-roosevelts-birthday-jewel-cave-nm/
LOCATION:Jewel Cave National Monument\, 11149 US Highway 16\, Building B12\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewel Cave National Monument
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261027T124500
DTSTAMP:20261023T190011Z
CREATED:20261023T190011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T190011Z
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SUMMARY:Bat Week lantern-led Scenic Tour | Jewel Cave NM
DESCRIPTION:See Jewel Cave’s Scenic Tour route by lantern light during Bat Week. This special ranger-led tour begins at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday\, October 27\, during the Theodore Roosevelt birthday fee-free day. \nThere are 20 tickets\, available first come\, first served. Check ticket availability at the visitor center; a calendar listing does not reserve a place. \nThe tour follows the Scenic route\, rather than the summer Historic Lantern Tour route. The regular Scenic route covers about half a mile and 734 stairs and is rated moderately strenuous. Wear fully enclosed shoes. Confirm any special requirements with the park. \nMeet at Jewel Cave’s visitor center\, 11149 U.S. Highway 16\, west of Custer. Only the 12:45 p.m. start is confirmed; the special tour’s end time has not been announced. Call 605-673-8300 for details.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/bat-week-lantern-led-scenic-tour-jewel-cave-nm/
LOCATION:Jewel Cave National Monument\, 11149 US Highway 16\, Building B12\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewel Cave National Monument
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20261014T220328Z
CREATED:20261014T220328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T220328Z
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SUMMARY:Bingo at the Beacon: BHPFA benefit night | Custer
DESCRIPTION:Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date\, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks\, forests and grasslands in the Black Hills and Nebraska. \nCards and prizes\nThis is a cash-only game. Cards cost $1 each\, or $10 for a pack of ten\, one for each round. Daubers are provided. Games include cash prizes\, a local-business gift card round\, and mini and mega progressive jackpots. \nGetting there\nMeet at the Custer Beacon\, 351 Washington Street in Custer. Bingo begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. Mountain. Arrive early to buy cards and find a seat; seating can fill on busy nights. The Beacon’s usual weekly calendar slot is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. \nBHPFA benefit nights\nWednesdays\, October 21 and 28; November 4\, 11\, 18 and 25; and December 2 and 9\, 2026. Black Hills Parks & Forests Association is the beneficiary\, and the Custer Beacon hosts the games. Read the Beacon’s current bingo rules and pricing before attending. Bingo cards are purchased at the venue with cash\, not through an online RSVP.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/bingo-at-the-beacon-bhpfa-benefit-night-custer-2/
LOCATION:Custer Beacon\, 351 Washington Street\, Custer\, 57730\, United States
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