by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | History, Native Americans
Gov. Mike Rounds has declared 2010 a "Year of Unity" in South Dakota. The declaration aims to foster better relations between whites and American Indians in South Dakota, where Indians constitute about 8.5 percent of the population. As part of the Year of...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, History, Native Americans
The South Dakota Office of Tourism puts out a weekly press release series called "Great Faces." The title plays off the state’s tourism motto, "Great Faces, Great Places," which is a not to the faces on Mount Rushmore. This week, the release...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | History
The South Dakota Office of Tourism has a weekly series of press releases called "Great Faces." This week, the topic is Hugh Glass. The tale of Hugh Glass is one of my absolute favorite South Dakota stories, so I’m passing the release along to you. Here...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Outdoor Activities
Forbes Traveler recently included the Black Hills in its list of 15 prettiest fall-foliage drives: Highest point between the Rocky Mountains and Western Europe, the Black Hills have all the ingredients for the perfect autumn drive — plentiful trees, endless...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Events, History, Native Americans, Outdoor Activities, Western Culture
A news release from the South Dakota Office of Tourism: CRAZY HORSE, S.D. – Crazy Horse Memorial will celebrate Native American Day with its 20th annual celebration on Monday, Oct. 12, starting at 10:00 a.m. MDT. Traditional hoop dancers, Native American...
