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,...
The Elks Theater in downtown Rapid City was originally built in 1912 as an Elks Lodge. Curt Small, the owner of the Elks Theater, said it started out as an opera house which was kind of a big deal in Rapid City. Small continues, “The Elks Lodge had it from...
One program at the Outdoor Campus West is Hunting 101 which takes place in the Hunter Education Building. Clint Whitley, one of the naturalists, explains more about the class and what to expect. “So [Hunting 101] has gained a lot of popularity over the last year. It’s the next step...
Debbie Speas, Chief Operations Officer to the Mt. Rushmore Society, explains more about this nonprofit organization. “We’ve been around since 1930 and we are a partner with the National Park Service. So everything we do is to raise money to give back to the National Park Service, such as, a...
Photo Courtesy of Black Hills Lacrosse website BLACK HILLS, S.D. – The popularity of Lacrosse has grown, not just across the nation, but also in the Black Hills area as more people start playing or even just watching the sport. “Black Hills Lacrosse has been around for 10 years, I...
Photo Courtesy of Black Hills Contraband website RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills Contraband, a distillery and speakeasy, makes and offers several products, liquors and food for people to stop by and enjoy in downtown Rapid City. “We’re Rapid City’s first and only distillery in the history of Rapid City,”...
As the temperatures begin to rise, many are looking for things to do outdoors. Lance Bentley, Vice President of the Black Hills Disc Golf Club, explains more about disc golf and how he got started playing. “Kind of got involved with the club over the years. I mean, I’ve been...
Photo Courtesy of The Bestro website Darcy Beatty, owner and manager of The Bestro in Tuscany Square shares about this hidden gem in Rapid City. “We’re three and a half years old. We started because my husband had always wanted a coffee bar for his customers at BES lighting. And...
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