During spring 2021, Black Hills Parks & Forests Association hosted their 2nd annual youth art contest for students from kindergarten to 8th grade. This year’s theme celebrated the International Year of Caves and Karsts. The winning artwork has been made into...
BHPFA is hosting a wildflower hike at our partner location Wind Cave National Park. Early August is a great time to view the diversity of wildflowers in the Black Hills. Join BHPFA to see what’s blooming, and learn fun facts and ways to remember them! Location: Wind...
Celebrate the wonder of the night sky in the Black Hills! Enjoy family-friendly activities, programs, and presentations from a variety of professional educators and facilitators. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated! All are welcome! September 10, 2021...
Rapid City, S.D., June 2, 2021— The Black Hills National Forest announces the Moon Walk interpretive program schedule for the 2021 season. In its 26th year, Forest visitors will explore the importance of caves & karst systems, beavers, learn about the stars in the...
What is a virtual hike challenge? A virtual hike challenge is an event that you can hike, run, bike, swim, move in a way that you enjoy that is non-motorized, at a location of your choice. You can do all 128 miles in one weekend (!) or spread them out across the...
Join Black Hills Parks & Forests Association and Custer County Library in celebrating Women’s History Month with a virtual presentation of “Black Hill Sheroes” by storyteller and interpreter Joyce Jefferson. March is Women’s History month that commemorates the...
On the March 7th episode of the National Parks Traveler podcast, BHPFA Executive Director, Patty Ressler gave an interview highlighting our Adopt-A-Bison program that supports the conservation of Wind Cave National Park’s bison herd! Listen Here
