by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | History
South Dakota has 13 interstate information centers for visitors to the state. The centers, which opened recently for the summer, are located at rest stops near the cities of Chamberlain, New Effington, Salem, Spearfish, Tilford, Valley Springs, Vermillion, Vivian,...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Outdoor Activities, Wildlife
If you’re a novice, venturing into a new activity like fishing can be daunting. The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks has many resources to help overcome that intimidation factor. Recently, the department issued a news release that listed some of...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Outdoor Activities, Wildlife
Although I’m not usually an outdoorsy girl, the Outdoor Campus at Sertoma Park in Sioux Falls has won me over. A butterfly garden, a picturesque bridge, and easily accessible walking trails have made it possible to steal away within the city limits and be...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Events, History
The Deadwood Chamber of Commerce issued a news release recently to plug the 20th anniversary of legalized gambling in the city. Deadwood always has been connected with gambling, especially since Wild Bill Hickock was fatally shot while playing cards there in 1876. But...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Outdoor Activities
South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds recently rededicated the State Game Lodge at Custer State Park following a $2.7 million renovation project over the winter. I’m sure it was a proud moment for Rounds, who has said that Peter Norbeck was the state’s best...
