The $105,000 Shortfall: How the 43-Day Shutdown Crippled Park Support
The 43-day federal government shutdown created significant financial fallout for Black Hills Parks and Forests…
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Local Teens Dive into Real-World Science at Wind Cave National Park
Hands-on summer program with BHPFA, Sturgis Library, and Wind Cave connects youth to conservation through…
2025 Moon Walk Season Continues with Black Hills National Forest
This post covers the 2025 Moon Walk season, so the dates in it have passed.…
New life to Pinnacles Dispersed Camping Area
Volunteers Bring New Life to Pinnacles Dispersed Camping Twelve new campsites • 1,000 ft of…
Empowering Women & Developing Leaders
Creating Spaces for Empowerment Through Outdoor Stewardship A collaborative project with BHPFA, Wilderness Volunteers, and…
Womens Outdoor Film Tour
Get inspired by the Women’s Adventure Film Tour! Celebrate the amazing gals in your life…
Become a South Dakota Volunteer Naturalist
Give back to nature and your community: Become a South Dakota Volunteer Naturalist The South…
Winter Solstice Hike for Women and Girls
Celebrate Winter Solstice with a sunrise hike! Welcome winter by hiking in Wind Cave…
Map & Compass Navigation Course for Women and Girls – Oct 20 & 27, 2024
Empower Yourself with Outdoor Skills: Map and Compass Navigation Course for Women and Girls Are…
2026 Buffalo Roundup at Custer State Park
Plan for the September 25, 2026 Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and the September 24-26…
Astrophotography 101 Seminar: Capture the Cosmos at Agate Fossil Beds
Astrophotography 101 Seminar: Capture the Cosmos at Agate Fossil Beds Date: September 7, 2024 Time:…
Night Skies Program: Darkness is Important to Birds of Prey at Agate Fossil Beds
Why Darkness is Important to Birds of Prey — Learn More at Agate Fossil Beds…
Junior Caver Day Saturday July 27, 2024 at Jewel Cave!
Junior Ranger is so mainstream. I prefer Junior Caver. You might not have heard of…
BHPFA Partner Wins Award for National Park Accessibility
Celebrating Agate Fossil Beds Lead Ranger Tera Lynn Gray’s National Park Accessibility Leadership Award We’re…
New NSHSF Grant Continues Junior Ranger Program at Scotts Bluff
We are thrilled to announce Black Hills Parks and Forests Association was awarded a $1,500…
2024 Moon Walks at Black Hills National Forest: Embrace the Night!
This post covers the 2024 Moon Walk season, so the dates in it have passed.…
Summer Living History Internship at Scotts Bluff!
Bring History to Life This Summer: Apply for the Living History Internship at Scotts Bluff…
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Jewel Cave receives Open OutDoors for Kids grant
CUSTER, SD – Jewel Cave National Monument has received an Open OutDoors for Kids (OOK)…
Black Hills Parks & Forests Association announces new community partnership with SheJumps
For Immediate Release Contact: BHPFA, [email protected] Hot Springs, SD—Black Hills Parks and Forests Association (BHPFA) is…