American Association of University Women American Association of University Women is a national organization that has been around since 1881. It was first founded due to women starting to get college degrees, however they couldn’t get jobs, and AAUW helped facilitate that. The organization’s mission is to promote equity for...
Black Hills Aquatic Adventures in Rapid City is a full-service scuba diving shop that specializes in teaching classes in scuba diving, certifying people from swimming up to scuba diving instructors and trainers and renting out equipment. Black Hills Aquatic Adventures also teaches DAN (Divers Alert Network), which is the medical...
Outdoor Campus West in Rapid City not only educates the public about hunting, fishing or outdoor skills, they also need volunteers to make the place successful. Katie Schlafke is the Volunteer Coordinator and Naturalist at Outdoor Campus West, and she says there are opportunities for gardening and landscaping in the...
Mission 22 Region Leader Chris Cooper has been leading Mission 22 in South Dakota for five years. Mission 22 raises awareness for veteran suicide, post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries by letting veterans know that they’re not alone. “We help them with resources on how to get help and raise...
Holiday Hills Estates, an independent senior living community in Rapid City, is honoring the veterans who reside at their facility with a Wall of Honor. Some shared a little bit about their time in the service. Charles Knowlton, Navy Veteran “I was in the Navy for five years,” said Knowlton....
J.R.’s RhodeHouse BBQ Pit J.R.’s RhodeHouse BBQ Pit in Summerset offers Texas-style barbecue by using quality meats and simple ingredients. Justin Rhodes, the owner, has been barbecuing for about 20 years. But what started as a hobby… “I kind of fell in love with the passion for it and took...
Opening in 2016, and formerly known as Jump Craze, Get Air Trampoline Park in Rapid City recently changed to their current business in June of 2021. General Manager Stephanie Molash explains the different fun-filled options for kids of all ages, like Toddler Time and Club Air. “We offer Toddler Time,...
The fifth annual Aspen Ridge Fall Festival took place at Aspen Ridge Lawn and Landscaping October 1-8. The festival featured a petting zoo, a kids’ train ride, face painting and, of course, lots of plants. Aspen Ridge Lawn and Landscaping hosted their first Fall Festival in 2017, and it has...
Paul Horsted has been a photographer in the Black Hills area for many years. His work in photography and book publishing wonderfully depicts the beauty and history of South Dakota. How did you get started in the photography business? “I started long ago in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I was...
Buglin’ Bull Restaurant is a locally-owned eatery in Custer. The restaurant’s menu offers South Dakota favorites like elk, buffalo, wild boar and more. The restaurant is unique because it features both a dining room side and a sports bar side. The dining room side is perfect for a calm, quiet...
From espresso to ice cream to crickets, Custer County Candy Company has something for everyone. Here’s just a taste of some of the company’s best-sellers: Homemade caramel apples Various fudge flavors Freeze-dried candy Fresh truffles Made-to-order milkshakes Sugar-free chocolate Flavored insects Nut clusters And more! Enjoy the vast selection of...
Minnekahta Coffee & Gifts opened its doors just five months ago and has since served the Hot Springs community local goods ranging from small-batch coffee to gallons of popcorn. The coffee bar itself offers samples of all their coffee varieties, meaning you can try your brew before you commit to...
Southern Hills Mercantile and Taproom, also known as The Merc Taproom, boasts South Dakota’s first every kombuchary in addition to a uniquely South Dakotan mercantile filled with local goods from around the Hills. Here’s what to expect when you visit The Merc: 15 faucets of beer from all over South...
Hot Springs, a town which takes great pride in their high school athletes, recently inducted the undefeated 1963 Bison football team into the Hot Springs High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Three athletes, Joyce Farrell, Joe Beehler and Cameron Weiss, were also inducted into the hall of fame in 2022....
Riverfront Art Gallery opened its doors in Hot Springs back in February 2022. In addition to its sister store, the Perfect Hanging Gallery in Rapid City, Riverfront Art Gallery is a unique space showcasing art made by local artists from the Black Hills. Here’s what you need to know about...
Ron’s Café Ron’s Café is locally owned and operated. In addition to the great food, it features toys on the walls from 50-60 years ago. Photo courtesy Ron’s Cafe Facebook. Food The menu serves the following: Breakfast – Omelettes, Biscuits & Gravy and Breakfast Sandwiches Lunches – Chicken Fried Steak,...
Sergeant Colton Levi Derr Foundation The Sergeant Colton Levi Derr Foundation was founded in 2012 and it was started after Colton fell to suicide in 2012 after returning home from Afghanistan. The foundation was started to help out veterans and their families dealing with PTSD, whether it be financially or...
Spearfish Valley Produce is hosting the Spearfish Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch for the 10th year. The patch offers various sizes and shapes of pumpkins that are sold separately. With a plethora of activities to do for kids and adults alike, the corn maze and pumpkin patch is open every...
In Spearfish sits Ruby’s Roost, a bakery and coffee shop that features handmade treats and fresh coffee. One of the biggest sellers is their caramel roll which is made from scratch. In fact, everything on their menu is made fresh every day, including the glaze for the scones. Ruby’s Roost...
Oyster Bay Casino and A & B Pizza Oyster Bay Casino and A & B Pizza located in the Historic Fairmont Hotel in downtown Deadwood features great food like pizza, wings, nachos, shrimp, pasta and fresh blue point oysters. “We have oysters on the half shell. And you can have...
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