The 2nd Annual Rally Wrap Party will be held at the Buffalo Chip Campground, which is a fundraiser for the Treasured Lives Crisis House in Rapid City. Kelly Patterson says, “I am the founder and Executive Director of Treasured Lives. We are a nonprofit anti-trafficking organization. We work in the...
FALL RIVER COUNTY, S.D. — More popular for hunting than short guns, long guns also come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Conservation Officer Chris Dekker with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks explained how they all work and what they might be useful for at the Fall River...
This is the fourth year 12-year-old Taten Adams has set up his lemonade stand during the Sturgis Rally. He uses his birthday money every year to buy the sweet supplies. The lemonade stand usually raises over $1,000 with all of the proceeds going to the Domestic Abuse Crisis Shelter in...
Major Chuck Yockey with the the Salvation Army Motorcycle Ministry has been coming to the Sturgis Rally for seven years. Yockey says that they have been coming since the 75th Anniversary of the Sturgis Rally. Originally there were only three or four that came but this year the ministry...
Jeff Laquire, Founder of Revival Today Veteran’s Brigade is hosting Sturgis Fest 2022, August 7-11 each day from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Laquire encourages everyone to come. “We’re giving away a 2022 Harley Davidson motorcycle, thousands of dollars in gift apparel, as well as, fuel cards.” Revival Today Veteran’s Brigade...
Among all the events held at the Buffalo Chip Campground in Sturgis, the ladies day is gaining in popularity. Toni Woodruff, Biker Belle Program Manager at Buffalo Chip Campground says, “There are so many more women coming to the rally, they’re coming on two up – so behind somebody or even...
Photo curtesy of BB’s Natural’s Facebook page. BB’s Natural is a natural wine bar in Rapid City. The bar is owned by Justin Warner and his wife Brooke Sweeten, who both also own Bokujo Ramen. “So, BB’s Natural is a wine bar and shop that focuses on natural and low-intervention...
Photo curtesy of Rare Finds’ Facebook page. Rare Finds is a Rapid City-based home décor shop owned by Brenda Howard, who is excited to welcome Crazy Days back to Baken Park. “We got Crazy Days coming Saturday, which is August 6th,” said Howard. “And in Baken Park, if anybody remembers,...
Photo curtesy of Black Hills Party Pedaler’s Facebook page. Black Hills Party Pedaler has been hosting parties on wheels in Rapid City since 2016. Samantha Caillier, manager of Black Hills Party Pedaler, described the vehicle as an eight pedaling-seat bike with a three-seat bench in the back. Partiers hop on...
Tammy Even-Cordell, first-time director of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, is excited to be fulfilling a new role on the rally team. Even-Cordell has helped with the rally in the past, so she knows directing the event is no small task. “I’m excited for everything,” said Even-Cordell. “This area— It’s going...
Photo curtesy of You’nique Finds’ Facebook page. You’nique Finds is an eclectic antique store celebrating six years of business in Rapid City. Jen Harlan owns You’nique Finds with her husband, and the pair is excited to offer new, old and local goods to the Black Hills. “We’re really excited,” said...
Photo curtesy of blackhillshikingbikingandmore.com Little Elk Creek is the perfect trail for exploring the Black Hills. At sunrise, Northern Crescent butterflies line the edge of the creek as they absorb salts and other minerals from the soil in a process known as “puddling.” “Puddling” is essential for the butterflies’ survival,...
Fairmont Diner has been serving breakfast, lunch and pies in Rapid City for 11 years. Connie Hounchell, the manager at the diner, explained that after five years at the diner’s original location, the restaurant had to move to a larger venue to accommodate their exponential growth. The diner has been...
Photo curtesy of The Good Witch Cake Shop’s Facebook page. The Good Witch Cake Shop is an enchanting Sturgis-based bakery run by Shelby Spratt with the help of her son, Tristen. Shelby, or the Good Witch, has been serving fresh baked goods in Sturgis for three years, and she said...
Photo curtesy of Bear Butte Gardens’ Facebook page. Michelle and Rick Grosek have been running their USDA organic certified farm stand, Bear Butte Gardens Farm Stand, for 12 years. The Groseks’ farm is located in Sturgis, just south of Bear Butte Lake. According to Michelle Grosek, she created Bear Butte...
Photo curtesy of Crazy Horse Memorial’s website. Whitney Rencountre, incoming CEO of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, is excited to continue his family’s legacy of supporting this important cultural landmark. “My family and I have been part of the Crazy Horse Memorial family since about 2017,” said Rencountre. “And educating...
Photo curtesy of Red’s Facebook page. Since 2005, Sheree Schriver has owned and operated Red’s Grill & Pub in Sturgis, South Dakota. Schriver is originally from DeRidder, Louisiana, and she brought authentic Cajun flavor with her when she moved to the Midwest. Kat Fenner, a bartender at Red’s Grill &...
Midwest Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization serving World War II, Vietnam War and Korean War veterans from South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. The organization takes the heroes on a complimentary trip to Washington, D.C., where they can observe the memorials commemorating their service in the U.S. military. While the...
Photo curtesy of Black Hills Caverns’ website. Black Hills Caverns offers a deep dive into the underground history of Rapid City. Karen Johnson, general manager at Black Hills Caverns, explained the history of the 225 feet-deep cave. “Black Hills Caverns was originally established in 1839 by a gold panner,”...
Chris Canfield is a South Dakota native and former Colorado Film School student with a desire to represent South Dakota and Lakota culture on the big screen. Canfield combined his loyalty to the Black Hills and his love of film to create his first full-length feature film: “Blackwood.” “I wanted...
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