About the CCC Museum of South Dakota "A museum in which the historical significance and accomplishments of the Civilian Conservation Corps are recognized and perpetuated" The CCC Museum of South Dakota is the home for an ever growing collection of photos, artifacts...
Charles Windolph is buried at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. His grave marker is in the first row as you pull into the cemetery grounds. Windolph was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 5, 1878, for his part as a member of the sharpshooters who were...
Everyone has seen one, I have seen many of them. The most common siting is the "head and shoulder mount". A lucky few have seen the "full body mount" since those are a little more rare. I have seen some so old that the fur is coming off, an antler was missing and it...
This John Wayne classic from 1972 has one of my favorite John Wayne movie lines of all time. "I'm thirty years older than you are. I had my back broke once, and my hip twice. And on my worst day I could beat the hell out of you." Bruce Dern's (I love Bruce Dern in...
2019 Pike Master Tournament is canceled until next April due to accessibility and safety of our fishermen. The first annual Lake Oahe Pike Masters Tournament was held back in 2013. With 19 teams in the books the first year, the tournament has now grown to 40...
I love The Three Stooges. Turn's out The Three Stooges were at the Mitchell Corn Palace back in 1961. After Curly Howard passed away in 1952, they were in need of a "third Stooge". Moe Howard and Larry Fine invited Joe "Curly Joe" DeRita to join the act, which he...
On June 21, 1977 Elvis performed at the brand new Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, South Dakota. This video shows Elvis Presley backstage before the concert. Sadly, Elvis's final concert performance was only days later on June 26th in Indianapolis. If you...
Brandon Farmers Market, organized by Julie Lanoue Where is it located and when? Gypsy Trading Co parking lot, 515 N Splitrock Blvd. Every Saturday morning from 8am - noon. Our goal is to provide a place for local farmers, gardeners and businesses to bring their...
Heather and I recently had lunch at Olive Garden in Rapid City with our friends Michele Kelly from Pierre and her son Bryant Kelly from Rapid City. 3 years ago Bryant adopted a kitten from the Humane Society of the Black Hills and named him Poseidon. I didn't ask if...
If you have been through Deadwood, chances are you have seen the small herd of Bighorn Sheep. We have spotted them quite often coming into Deadwood on Highway 85 and the Hwy 14 intersection. There is a very rugged and steep "mountain or hill - if you are from the...
