Things to Do
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Musical – Black Hills Community Theatre
When: September 21, 22, 28, 29 at 7:30pm; September 23 and September 30 at 2:00pm Where: Historic Theater, The Performing Arts Center of Rapid City Tickets: From $21-28; Available at the Performing Arts Center Box Office, by phone at 605-394-1786 or online...
The Lucky Horse Co.
OK, I admit the little banty rooster sitting on his perch is what initially drew me in. The Lucky Horse Co. has a nice little shop setup on Deadwood's main street. The owner Todd Weber welds custom horseshoe artwork like wine racks, boot racks, signs and even...
Oktoberfest – Deadwood, South Dakota October 4th – 5th
Join us as we celebrate Oktoberfest in the Wild West. Enjoy live German music at the PolkaFest, the annual Tour de Oktoberfest, free food and dancing. Bring the whole family and join us for the now famous “Wiener Dog Races” and Beer Barrel Games! View Event on...
Lights On Afterschool 2018 – October 12 – Falls Overlook Cafe, Sioux Falls SD
Join us to honor Afterschool Programs in South Dakota! October 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Enjoy a meal, amazing presentations and hear about how important Afterschool is in our State. Highlights of the evening will include: Parents and children with testimonials of their...
Preservation Thursday: How We Discovered the Mammoth Site
Thu. 20 Sep, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm On June 24, 1974, Daniel Hanson along with his father and his uncle discovered the Mammoth Site of Hot Spring. He guarded the site 24/7 and was among the first diggers. Hanson contacted his Earth science professor at Chadron State...
Trail of Governors – Pierre, South Dakota
About the Trail of Governors Foundation The Trail of Governors is a non-profit group working to celebrate leaders who have shaped South Dakota into the state it is today. The Trail of Governors will be creating and erecting life-sized statues of all past South Dakota...
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad and George S. Mickelson Trail – Deadwood, South Dakota
Inscription It took about a thousand people just 255 days to build the 114-mile Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad between Edgemont and Deadwood using primitive methods. It took more than 15 years to complete the George S. Mickelson Trail on the same railroad bed...
The Smokestack (Reconstructed) – Deadwood, South Dakota
Inscription In 2016 the Deadwood Historical Commission hired a local mason with expertise in historic masonry to reconstruct this section of the 135" B & M Powerhouse smokestack using radial brick collected on site. This section has a 9'-3" outside radius and...
Radial Brick Smokestack – Deadwood, South Dakota
Inscription This brick structure before you served as the foundation base and clean-out chamber that supported the 135-foot smokestack. Once part of the Burlington & Missouri Railroad Powerhouse complex, this brick feature was created in 1901 and helped supply...
Pumpkin Patches – I Love Fall!
I gathered up a list of a few Pumpkin Patches across South Dakota. I'm sure there are more out there - Happy Pumpkin Pick'n! - And remember, lift with your legs! Country Apple Orchard Harrisburg, South Dakota The farm is open every day this fall. Also a special...
Old West Tours – Great American Adventures
We met some friends last night at the Historic Franklin Hotel to eat at Legends. I always take time and head upstairs to the hotel rooms where some of the doors are marked with the names of their famous guests, like Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft, John Wayne,...
Plan your South Dakota Pheasant Hunt – Recommended Lodges and Outfitters
You can’t go wrong with any of these highly recommended South Dakota pheasant hunting lodges and outfitters. And the 2018 pheasant numbers are up from last year – it is bound to be a great hunting season. Whether you are looking for an all-inclusive corporate hunt, or...
