Description
About this pin
This is the 2026 edition of the Black Hills Moon Walk pin. The design shows a beaver swimming across a moonlit pond with the Black Hills rising behind it, under a crescent moon and a scatter of stars. It is done in navy enamel with antique gold linework, and the moon, the stars, and the Black Hills Moon Walk lettering glow in the dark once they have caught some light. A nice touch for a pin that celebrates an after-dark program.
Each season gets its own design, so the 2026 beaver is unique to this year. Round die-cut enameled metal with a standard butterfly-clutch backing.
About the Moon Walk program
The Moon Walk program has run in the Black Hills National Forest every summer since 1996. On Saturday evenings near the full moon, June through September, rangers and naturalists lead short interpretive hikes to sites across the forest. Locations change through the season, and past walks have covered fire lookout towers, beaver ponds, cave entrances, and Black Hills mining history. The walks are free, family friendly, and need no registration. If you want to go, see this season’s Moon Walk schedule.
Specifications
- Construction: round die-cut enameled metal
- Finish: navy enamel with antique gold linework
- Feature: glow-in-the-dark moon, stars, and lettering
- Backing: butterfly clutch (standard pin back)
- Year: 2026 (one-year-only design)
Who is this for?
If you have been on a Moon Walk this is a small record of the year you went, and the glow detail makes it a fitting one. If you collect the series, the 2026 beaver adds a new design to the set. It also makes an easy gift for someone who spends time in the Black Hills. Small, light, and easy to pack.
Frequently asked questions
Does it really glow in the dark?
Yes. The moon, the stars, and the Black Hills Moon Walk lettering are photoluminescent. Give them a little light first and they glow afterward.
Is each year a different design?
Yes. The 2026 pin has its own beaver design and is dated 2026. Once a year sells out it is not reprinted.
Can I attend a Moon Walk?
Yes. The walks are free and open to the public with no registration. See the Moon Walk schedule and details for this season’s dates and locations. Walks run Saturday evenings near the full moon, June through September.
Does buying this support the National Forest?
Yes. Black Hills Parks & Forests Association is the nonprofit partner of the Black Hills National Forest. Proceeds from the Moon Walk pins and other purchases go back into the forest, helping fund the interpretation, education, and stewardship work that programs like the Moon Walks are part of.
