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September 6, 2008 11:03 AM
Western South Dakota Parks and Recreation
Amenities keep coming to Rocky Point Recreation Area
They’re open for their second year at the Rocky Point Recreation Area, South Dakota’s newest state park.
The park is at Rocky Point of the Belle Fourche Reservoir at Orman Dam about eight miles east of Belle Fourche on U.S. » read more
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Where do I get information on nearby public parks and forests?
Black Hills National Forest. Located in Custer, workers at the supervisor's office can help with information requests or direct you to the best ranger district office. Phone: 673-9200. » read more
Nebraska monument marks wildflower week
Taking a walk on the wild side is easy during June at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument.
The monument, 22 miles south of Harrison, Neb., along Highway 29, celebrates Nebraska Wildflower Week (June 3-9) by offering a wildlife seminar at 9 a. » read more
Fort Robinson
Located just west of Crawford on Highway 20, Fort Robinson, Nebraska’s largest state park, was an active Army post from 1874 to 1948. It played a key role in the tragic and tumultuous days of the Plains Indian wars, saw the death of the famous Lakota war chief Crazy Horse and was the camp from which a small band of Northern Cheyenne attempted an ill-fated break from captivity to resume their trek homeward to Montana.
Today, visitors to the fort can lose themselves in quiet scenic vistas, or revisit the past at the Nebraska State Historical Society Museum. » read more
Visit Cherry County for wide-open adventure
Located in north-central Nebraska, Cherry County is a diverse region with quiet lakes, grassy sandhills, secluded waterfalls, a national forest, two national wildlife refuges, big ranches with real cowboys and one of the 10 best canoeing rivers in the United States.
Nearly 6,000 people call Cherry County home, and the county seat, Valentine, is the “metropolis” city with 2,800 residents.
Traditionally, “frontier” was defined as a place with less than six people per square mile. » read more
High Country Ranch Ride
If it’s horses you love, look to the Pine Ridge
People looking to ride the range and experience the ways of the Old West need look no further than the Pine Ridge region of northwest Nebraska.
The High Country Ranch Ride (HCRR) accommodates those who want to relive the Western tradition of traveling the country by horseback.
The trail ride spans about 25 miles on private land, and takes about three days to cross. » read more
World comes to Belle for annual All-Car Rally
Hot cars, hot chili and a warm reception are on tap for two days of activity in Belle Fourche for the 19th annual All-Car Rally.
The annual rally has something for everyone — from food and music to a chance to brag a bit on cars from antique to just unique.
The fun begins Saturday, June 9. » read more