The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association (BHPFA) offers a diverse range of events and programs designed to connect individuals and families with the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Black Hills region. Their events calendar provides up-to-date information on upcoming activities, including workshops, guided hikes, educational programs, and special events. Whether you’re interested in enhancing your outdoor skills, participating in nature connection workshops, or joining our special events for women and girls, the BHPFA events calendar is a valuable resource for planning your next adventure.
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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.
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Start your day with the sights and sounds of the prairie coming to life and explore the hidden treasures in Wind Cave National Park! In this course, participants will learn about the fascinating ecological stories and processes that make Wind Cave National Park’s prairie ecosystem unique. Through hands-on exploration in the field, this course will cover a wide range of topics in ecology and the park’s history, and see how careful attention can bring new depth to your experience of the natural world.
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angers 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.
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angers 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.
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Active-Duty Military, Reserve, Veterans, and their families are invited to join Jewel Cave National Monument on the Canyons Trail for a free 5K event and resource fair! The 5K will take place along the Canyons Trail at Jewel Cave National Monument. This trail has rocky terrain and is steep in places with changing elevation mainly ascending out of Hell Canyon.
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angers 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.
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angers 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.
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angers 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.
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Join us at Jewel Cave's Historic Area for a music festival and retelling of the first recorded entrance into Jewel Cave! The Two Tracks of Gillette, WY, will be headlining this event at 3:30 with other special acts to support. Programming begins at 1:00 pm. Bring your own seat (camping chair, blanket) and your dancing shoes!
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angers 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.
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angers 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.
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angers 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.
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National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands, held each year on the fourth Saturday in September. It's also a “Fee-Free Day”, when entrance fees are waived at national parks and many other public lands across the country.
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Let’s celebrate friendship on National Public Lands Day! The Friendship Tower is a symbol of Seth Bullock and Theodore Roosevelt’s relationship and the lasting impact it had on Black Hills National Forest. Taking inspiration from Bullock and Roosevelt we will explore symbiotic relationships in nature—how different species coexist and support one another to thrive in the Black Hills.
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angers 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.
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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.
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angers 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.
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Join Walt Dabney—former National Park Service Superintendent and Texas State Parks Director—for an eye-opening talk on how
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angers 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.
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angers 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.
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