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 South Dakota Sliders, a traveling 13U baseball team based in Rapid City, were founded five years ago in an effort to continue playing ball at the end of the Little League season. Molloy Dial, president of the Rapid City Baseball Association, said the team started organically in-state, but has...
There are different ways that you can experience the Black Hills, but there is a strong argument to be made that on horseback is one of the best ways to be doing that, because you’re not just seeing the Black Hills, you’re exploring it with your companion. Blue Bell...