Celebrate National Forest Week in the Bearlodge Mountains of Black Hills National Forest! Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of nature! This year, we’re co-hosting a unique workshop where you’ll learn to see the world through the eyes of a...
We are thrilled to announce Black Hills Parks and Forests Association was awarded a $1,500 grant from Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation to support the Junior Ranger Program at Scotts Bluff National Monument! This grant will help us continue to engage young...
Ever wonder what the Black Hills look like under the faint silvery light of the full moon? Find out with Black Hills National Forest’s Moon Walk hiking program series! This summer, join BHNF and BHPFA for a series of guided hikes revealing the natural...
Bring History to Life This Summer:Apply for the Living History Internship at Scotts Bluff National Monument Are you a history buff with a flair for the dramatic? Don’t just read about the past – immerse yourself in it with a Summer Living History...
CUSTER, SD – Jewel Cave National Monument has received an Open OutDoors for Kids (OOK) grant from the National Park Foundation to offer virtual programs, classroom visits, and in-person field trips through the 2023-2024 school year. “This grant will allow Jewel Cave...
For Immediate Release Contact: Andrea Fountain, bhpf@blackhillsparks.org Hot Springs, SD—Black Hills Parks and Forests Association (BHPFA) is excited to announce a new community partnership with SheJumps, a national non-profit organization whose mission is to...
By: Marcus Heerdt/Fall River County Herald-Star WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK – On Monday, Oct. 9, Wind Cave National Park celebrated South Dakota’s Native Americans’ Day with informative talks, hoop dancing, a sculpture dedication, food, and much more. This year’s event...
[Looking forward to Junior Caver Day 2025? Watch our calendar of Black Hills and Western Nebraska area park and forest events for when it’s announced!] Jewel Cave National Monument News Release Release Date: July 12, 2023 For Immediate Release Contact: Aimee...
[Interested in volunteering in your National Parks and National Forests as a Volunteer Naturalist? Our 2024 cohort is now accepting applications] Applications are now open for the 2023 South Dakota Master Naturalist cohort. Any South Dakota resident age 18 or older...
