Who was Pat Gorman? Pat (Patrick) Gorman was a miner and former business partner of Frank Davey, the son of mining entrepreneur Colonel John H. Davey, owner of the famous Sitting Bull Mine in Galena. Gorman and Frank Davey had entered into a mining partnership...
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Galena “Lina” Rich – First Baby Born in Galena
Note: I used ChatGPT to try and dig up any information on Galena (Lina) Rich. I found what it provided pretty interesting. See below. "I dug quite a bit deeper, and while I couldn't find a birth certificate or newspaper article for Lena herself, I did uncover some...
Sturgis Rally Crime and Accident Report 2025
Reports for 2025 85th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - Fri, Aug 1, 2024 – Sun, Aug 10, 2025 Reports for 2024 84th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - Fri, Aug 2, 2024 – Sun, Aug 11,...
Mountain View Cemetery
The Mountain View Cemetery in Keystone is the only cemetery in the world with a view of Mount Rushmore. The original land was part of the Harney National Forest and was originally deeded to the Modern Woodman of America, a fraternal lodge, and was signed by President...
Dr. Valentine McGillycuddy – Black Elk Peak
An old stone tower, once used as a fire lookout tower, is located at the summit. The ashes of Valentine McGillycuddy were interred near the base of the tower and a plaque reads, "Valentine McGillycuddy, Wasicu Wakan." Wasicu Wakan is Lakota for "Holy White Man....
Meet South Dakota artist James Pollock | Dakota Life
"A piece of paper should never be blank."
Sunday Gulch Trail
Sunday Gulch is a breathtaking hiking trail located within Custer State Park in South Dakota. Renowned for its exceptional beauty and rugged terrain, this trail offers a truly unforgettable experience for outdoor enthusiasts. As you make your way through the gulch,...
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Deadwood
Bigfoot in South Dakota
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...
Animal Track Identification
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