Custer Peak Fire Lookout was built in 1911. In 1935 it was replaced with a cupola building, and in 1941 the Civilian Conservation Corps used local natural materials to construct the fire lookout you see today. The structure was designed by architect William Ellis...
Melanterite is formed after decomposition of pyrite or other iron minerals due to surface waters. So it's a secondary mineral that forms post mining usually. There is also another mineral that is similar called Chalcanthite. Chalcanthite is a secondary mineral from...
Walleye Spawning By Conservation Technician Ryan Braun Even though we had a pretty mild winter it seems like everyone is excited to see spring arrive. The start of the walleye spawning season is generally an indicator of nice weather to come. Walleye spawning...
We tried so hard to make things better for our kids that we made them worse. For my grandchildren, I'd like better. I'd really like for them to know about hand me down clothes and homemade ice cream and leftover meat loaf sandwiches.. I really would. I hope you learn...
Article courtesy of Trees.com https://www.trees.com/plants-improve-mental-health From baking bread to putting together puzzles to learning TikTok dances, Americans found many hobbies to keep themselves sane and occupied during the COVID-19 pandemic. Another popular...
Did you know? People in the eastern Mediterranean have been grinding olives into oil for at least 6,000 years The oldest olive tree in the world is over 2,000 years old While high quality olive oil is prized, olive wood is highly sought after and expensive For more...
If you venture to the historic mining (now mostly gaming) town of Deadwood, SD, be on the lookout for a giant 15 foot Bigfoot on main street. Not very elusive and unlike other Bigfoots, very photogenic since he is made of black hills pine carved by the Jordan Dahl...
April 7: Preservation Thursday: How I Met Your South Dakota Weather – KOTA-TV's Chief Meteorologist, Rhonda Lee, is the most Googled meteorologist in the world, because she changed the world. Her hair journey is a big part of what makes her the weather nerd she is...
The timetable below depicts the round-trip and one-way departure options available from Hill City and Keystone. Plan your ride by cross-referencing the date on the left with the available departure and return times in the table. Trains run roughly every 2-1/2 hours....
