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Baby alert!! These are the first for this spring. Just so cute.

#CusterStatePark
#BlackHills

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The rain clouds are moving in and the light is amazing.

#BlackHills
#Elkhorn

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It's a beautiful morning in the #BlackHills

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Black Elk Wilderness co-management agreement signed | Buffalo’s Fire The agreement concerns the Black Elk Wilderness, a ‘place of profound spiritual, cultural, and historical importance’

11 tribes and the U.S. Forest Service signed a new agreement to co-manage the sacred Black Elk Wilderness in South Dakota.
Leaders say Pahá Sápa holds deep cultural and spiritual meaning.
Read more: www.buffalosfire.com/agreement-se...
#BuffalosFire #TribalSovereignty #BlackHills

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It's spring in the Black Hills! Temps in the 70s yesterday and in the 20s tomorrow. The grass is turning green and these hardy little bulbs bloomed, for the first time, yesterday.

#BlackHills
#Spring

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Illustrated promotional graphic for a free educator workshop at Black Hills National Forest, April 24 to 26. Two children sit at a table using markers to write messages on leaf-shaped paper cutouts beside pine sprigs. Visible messages include “Save the Pines,” “Learn & Protect,” “Respect Nature,” and “My Forest Pledge.” Large white text on a light blue background reads “Free educator workshop,” with smaller text below reading “Black Hills National Forest April 24 - 26.”

Illustrated promotional graphic for a free educator workshop at Black Hills National Forest, April 24 to 26. Two children sit at a table using markers to write messages on leaf-shaped paper cutouts beside pine sprigs. Visible messages include “Save the Pines,” “Learn & Protect,” “Respect Nature,” and “My Forest Pledge.” Large white text on a light blue background reads “Free educator workshop,” with smaller text below reading “Black Hills National Forest April 24 - 26.”

Free educator workshop, April 24-26 in Custer.

Project WILD, AIS, and PLT training for K-12 teachers, homeschoolers, and youth leaders. Walk away with full activity guides.

Registration closes April 17.
Email bradley.block@usda.gov

#EnvironmentalEducation #BlackHills #SouthDakota

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Despite day after day after day of Red Flag Warnings... in MARCH. We #blackhills residents are feeling a bit... Uneasy. #parkchat

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Standing on a pine-covered mountain overlooking a valley of brown prairie grasses under a clear blue sky.

Standing on a pine-covered mountain overlooking a valley of brown prairie grasses under a clear blue sky.

At the top of a mountain, a large, grey rock formation sits on thr right, surrounded by pine trees and blue sky.

At the top of a mountain, a large, grey rock formation sits on thr right, surrounded by pine trees and blue sky.

It was, indeed, a perfect day for hiking! 🙌🏼😍 #blackhills #hifromsd

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Protect the Black Hills From Toxic Mining Uranium and gold mining are tearing up the sacred He Sapa — the Black Hills of South Dakota. Tell U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to suspend all mining claims in the Black Hills until treat...

US Forest Service issued a permit for exploratory drilling for graphite at Pe' Sla, the heart of the Black Hills, the heartbeat of the Oceti Sakowin.

Tell Secretary Burgum to reverse this permit and end all Black Hills mining claims.
#BlackHills #SouthDakota
action.lakotalaw.org/action/black...

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On February 27, the U.S. Forest Service quietly issued a permit allowing Pete Lien & Sons to start exploratory drilling for graphite at Pe' Sla, the heart of the Black Hills, the heartbeat of the Oceti Sakowin.

Tell Secretary Burgum to reverse this permit and end all mining claims in the Black […]

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Stop mining in the #BlackHills 👇 #Resist #ProtectSacredSites

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Pe’ Sla drilling project ok’d for Rochford graphite holes | Buffalo’s Fire The Pe’ Sla drilling project got Forest Service approval Feb 27 for up to 18 borings near Rapid Creek Watershed, prompting calls to withdraw

Drilling approved near Pe’ Sla — one of the most sacred sites in the Black Hills.
Concerns grow over impacts to water, wildlife and Native ceremonial lands.
Read more: www.buffalosfire.com/forest-servi...
#PeSla #BlackHills #IndigenousRights

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Hello from the burning #blackhills. Another wildfire started today S of Rapid City. 😬 #parkchat

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I have, like, many hundreds of mediocre photos to put through Light Room. Some I like, some suck. This one I like; it has a Japanese Garden vibe. #blackhills #blackhillscuster #midwestjapanesegarden

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Current off-season hours. Wind Cave National Park: daily, 8am to 4:30pm, through April 4. Jewel Cave National Monument: Monday through Saturday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, through May 4 Scotts Bluff National Monument: daily, 8:30am to 4:30pm, summit road 9am to 4pm, through May 23. Agate Fossil Beds National Monument: daily, 8am to 4pm, through May 14. NE National Grasslands Visitor Center: Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm. U.S. Forest Service Offices: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, closed federal holidays.

Current off-season hours. Wind Cave National Park: daily, 8am to 4:30pm, through April 4. Jewel Cave National Monument: Monday through Saturday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, through May 4 Scotts Bluff National Monument: daily, 8:30am to 4:30pm, summit road 9am to 4pm, through May 23. Agate Fossil Beds National Monument: daily, 8am to 4pm, through May 14. NE National Grasslands Visitor Center: Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm. U.S. Forest Service Offices: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, closed federal holidays.

Spring break is coming. Summer hours aren't... yet.

The forecast looks tempting, but our federal partners across the Black Hills and Nebraska are still in winter mode.

Check hours before you drive out.

#BlackHills #NationalParks #NationalForests

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Forest-themed graphic announcing Educator Workshop: Hands-on environmental ed training. April 24-26, 2026, Friday through Sunday. BHNF Supervisor's Office, Custer, South Dakota. For K-12 teachers, homeschoolers, scout leaders and youth educators. Call 605-673-9200 for details. Hosted by Black Hills National Forest, SD GFP, Custer State Park and Project Learning Tree of SD.

Forest-themed graphic announcing Educator Workshop: Hands-on environmental ed training. April 24-26, 2026, Friday through Sunday. BHNF Supervisor's Office, Custer, South Dakota. For K-12 teachers, homeschoolers, scout leaders and youth educators. Call 605-673-9200 for details. Hosted by Black Hills National Forest, SD GFP, Custer State Park and Project Learning Tree of SD.

Your classroom has walls. This training doesn't.

April 24-26 in Custer. Hands-on Project WILD, WET, AIS, and PLT for anyone who teaches kids. Academic credit for recertification.

📞 605-673-9200 | BHNF, SDGFP, Custer State Park & Project Learning Tree of SD

#EnvironmentalEducation #BlackHills

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#Sacramento: 10am #alzheimersadvocacyday now #languagejustice @ @OrganizeSac to 9th #salmon #fisheries / #pfmc 6:30pm vice mayor & #ecology & #NativeAmericans / #blackhills & #butchware & more ; on #facebook

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Sliding in tonight from the #blackhills! Hi Sam! 👋 #parkchat

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This old barn. Sunrise looking at Crow Peak near Spearfish, SD
#peak #sunrise #barn #backroads #blackhills #SouthDakota #gravelroads
#landscapephotography #southdakotaphotographer #hifrom605

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Lone tree on a lonely road,
Black Hills, SD, 2021
#CameraObscura
#PhotographersUnited
#BlackHills #tree
#landscapephotography

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Ready to roll! #parkchat awaiting some welcomed snow for the #blackhills late tonight! 🙌🏼 🤞🏼

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Black Hills Sports Show & Outdoor Expo flyer: Feb 13-15, 2026 at The Monument, Rapid City. Hours and ticket prices listed.

Black Hills Sports Show & Outdoor Expo flyer: Feb 13-15, 2026 at The Monument, Rapid City. Hours and ticket prices listed.

Going to the Sports Show this weekend? So are we!

Booth 134 at The Monument, Rapid City.

Black Hills National Forest is next door at 135, and your support helped get them there.

Outdoorsy people, meet outdoorsy preparation success 🎣

#BHPFA #BlackHills #PublicLands

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Bison,
Black Hills SD, 2021
#CameraObscura
#PhotographersUnited
#BlackHills #Bison
#landscapephotography

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Bison,
Black Hills SD, 2021
#CameraObscura
#PhotographersUnited
#BlackHills #Bison
#landscapephotography

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Three women in winter gear smiling. Girl Winter Film Tour, Feb 13, 6-8PM, Custer Beacon. BHPFA and SheJumps logos.

Three women in winter gear smiling. Girl Winter Film Tour, Feb 13, 6-8PM, Custer Beacon. BHPFA and SheJumps logos.

Girl Winter Film Tour returns Feb 13 🎬 Six films and a Yeti cooler raffle at The Custer Beacon.

Hosted by BHPFA x SheJumps | 6-8PM MT | Custer, SD | $15 / $10 youth. Everyone's welcome.

Grab tickets ↓

#GirlWinterFilmTour #BlackHills #SouthDakota

www.eventbrite.com/e/shejumps-x...

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#parkchat A11 We have both Mtns and canyons in the #blackhills so I guess if you can see both and alternate on different days, that is the ideal location! 😂 #parkchat

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The full moon arrives tomorrow, but tonight’s almost-full moon, rising slowly and so luminous through the pine branches, is already putting on a quiet, spectacular show.

#fullmoon
#BlackHills
##BlueskyPhotographers

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Book excerpt: Black Hills Case No. 1 inaugurated era of government timber regulation • South Dakota Searchlight "On the Narrow Gauge and Beyond" is part of the Black Hills History Tours series from David A. Wolff and the South Dakota Historical Society Press.

Timber Case No. 1, the first regulated timber harvest from a publicly owned forest, occurred in the #BlackHills. Author and historian David A. Wolff explains how and where in the new guidebook "On the Narrow Gauge and Beyond" from the South Dakota Historical Society Press.

Excerpt:

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It's a balancing act. #baldeagle #blackhills #hifromsd #SouthDakota #birdsofprey #birdphotography #southdakotaphotographer

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Camp In South Dakota Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

Our YouTube channel offers easy glimpses into some fine South Dakota camping options: www.youtube.com/@CampInSouth...

#Camping #SouthDakotaCamping #BlackHills #Badlands #PlanForVacation

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