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 | 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 | 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...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Events, Outdoor Activities
There’s no better place to celebrate the nation’s independence than the Shrine of Democracy, Mount Rushmore. And there’s also no better place to see a Fourth of July weekend fireworks show. “The sight of fireworks lighting the night sky above...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Events
A recent version of the Wall Street Journal’s Wine Events column drew attention to one of South Dakota’s wineries, Prairie Berry Winery. In a piece titled "All Aboard for Trains and Wine," the Journal included some brief information about the...
