Once again, South Dakota Junior Duck Stamp Contest is looking to award young artists not only for their artistic abilities, but also for their wildlife appreciation. The contest is open to all South Dakota students in grades K-12. Each year, the top 9 artists in 4 different age groups are recognized with generous prizes. Check out sdjuniorduck.org for details. But remember the deadline is March 15th!
The Black Hills are one of the best places in the country to live and play while enjoying an unheard of quality of life and the secret is slowing getting out to the rest of the world!
The latest issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine has named Rapid City one of the 50 “Next Great Adventure Towns.” As the article tag line suggests,
“The next great adventure towns aren’t just the best base camps for outdoor pursuits, they’re smart investments.”
Click this link to read this year’s entire list … http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/2008/09/weekend-getaways/best-places-to-live/central-text
But this isn’t the first time a Black Hills city has received this honor of being named one of the best places to live and play, last year’s issue added Spearfish to the list highlighting it’s incredible hiking, biking, climbing, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing opportunities.
Check out last year’s article… http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/relocating/best-places-to-live-2007/small-town/spearfish-south-dakota.html
The Fort Meade Cavalry Museum is hosting a free concert by the 7th Cavalry Drum & Bugle Corps tomorrow night! This evening of free entertainment will begin with a hot dog feed and games at 5:00 followed by the concert beginning at 6:30. Bring a blanket and some friends and family to enjoy a bit of Sturgis’ history!
Contact the Ft. Meade Museum at 347-9822 for more information!
No one can say Belle Fourche doesn’t know how to throw a party! This weekend, The Center of the Nation will be abuzz with activity. The carnival starts this evening and runs through the evening of the 6th. But that is not all that will be keeping you busy. Tomorrow (the 3rd) is the first rodeo performance followed by fireworks. If you can’t make the rodeo on the 3rd, the nights of the 4th and 5th will also feature rodeo performances followed by fireworks. A mile-long parade is the highlight of the morning of the 4th at 10am. And finish your weekend strong with a free BBQ at the rodeo grounds the evening of the 5th!
For more information on Belle Fourche or the Black Hills Round-Up, visit http://www.blackhillsportal.com/dbs/bellefourchechamber/index.cfm
The Black Hills is a beautiful place to explore and there are tons of hiking trails that make the exploring something anyone can do! But in the wake of the first hiker death in the Black Hills in decades, it is important to remember some very important safety rules.
- Check out the trail’s difficulty level and determine whether it fits your ability level.
- Take a trail map and/or a GPS device.
- Wear sturdy hiking shoes.
- Take plenty of water (one gallon per person per day).
- Hike with a partner or in a group. The more the merrier!
- If you have questions about where you’re at, ask other people on the trail.
- Let people know where you’re going and when you expect to return.
- Take a cell phone with you.
- Take matches or a lighter.
The third annual Sturgis High School Booster Club Golf Classic will be held this coming June 14 at Boulder Canyon Country Club. All proceeds from this annual golf tournament benefit the Sturgis High School Booster Club. The event is a 4 person scramble with tee time set for 1:00PM. Entry fees are $50.00 per golfer which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, Scooper Sam Can Coozie, golf balls, dinner and a chance to win many great pin prizes. The grand prize this year is a Hole-in-One Contest sponsored by Properties Unlimited Realty, LLC of Sturgis. The golfer with the first ace on #6 will win a 2008 Ford Mustang!!
To register or get more information, call 347-5108.
It’s no secret I love cars, well not just any car. Special cars like Corvettes. I belong to both the area’s Corvette Clubs. One being the BHCC and the other being Dakota Club. I will go into detail later on why there are two clubs in Western SD. They are both real active in different ways.
Let’s talk a little bit today on what is going on this month . This Saturday the 24th, the BHCC will meet at the Windmill in Rapid City at 9:00 AM drive to Wall Drug have breakfast, then take a cruise through the Badlands. Then back to Rapid City and top the day off with a stop at DQ for a little late desert.
Check back regularly for happenings out here in Western SD on the most current fun weekends of driving the Hills.
Don’t forget the WAVE. Happy motoring and always be safe.
Black Hills golf courses twist deep into pine forests, cross rushing trout streams and open up to distractingly spectacular mountain vistas. Many Black Hills golf courses, including The Golf Club at Red Rock near Rapid City, Southern Hills Golf Course in Hot Springs, Devils Tower Golf in Hulett, Wyo. and Hart Ranch Golf Course in Rapid City have been listed by Golf Digest among the top courses in America.
There are 19 golf courses in the Black Hills. You’ll also find golf courses in Buffalo, Philip, Newell, Sundance, Hulett and Newcastle, Wyo. Course difficulty and cost varies. Most courses require a tee time, especially on holidays and weekends.
All are great courses and offer their own unique challenges. While most are 9-hole courses, there are a few with18 holes. Some are easily walked, while others offer real challenges with the dramatic changes in elevation. My home course is Boulder Canyon Country Club. This semi-private club is just a few scenic miles from Sturgis along US Highway 14. It offers a fairly challenging 9 holes with great scenery and is easily walked.
My favorite courses for the beauty and challenge are the Devils Tower Golf Club in Hulett, Wyoming, The Golf Club at Red Rock in Rapid City and Southern Hills Golf Course in Hot Springs. All beautifully groomed, all offering varying degrees of difficulty depending on which tees you play.
For more information on golfing in the Black Hills, try either of these links.