Summer in Custer sparkles with history and fun during Gold Discovery Days, held this year from July 18–20, 2025. This three-day celebration honors Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer’s 1874 Black
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Imagine the aroma of sizzling steaks on the grill or the scent of fresh flowers brightening your dining room. By shopping at the Black Hills Farmers Market, you can bring
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Looking for some budget-friendly dining spots where your kids can eat free or at a discount in Rapid City? Whether you’re a local or just visiting, these great Black Hills
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Black Hills State University student, BHF intern, and resident crochet queen, Lyndsay, has gathered some craftable gift ideas (of varying degrees of difficulty) for your consideration this holiday season. Photographs
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Celebrate Independence Day in the Black Hills of South Dakota with our complete 2025 guide to 4th of July fireworks shows, parades, and local festivities. Explore a wide range of
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By Kayla Gahagan Images Kevin Eilbeck Photography Nana out on the paddleboard For the Martin/Aschwege family, it’s not a stretch. Andneither is Nana swimming, or Nana hiking, or even Nana
And we’re going to do it without a yogurt maker. By Stephen Simpson In a recent study, researchers discovered that mice with an abundance of Lactobacillus, one of the most
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Take a walk. Build the blanket fort. “Fly” with your arms out like an airplane. The messes can be cleaned up later, but the memories will last a lifetime and
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Understanding relationships can be a perplexing journey for young children. Let’s lend them a hand, or maybe a leaf. By Dawn Kocina Navigating the intricacies of family relationships can be
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By Kayla Gahagan Abbie Lambert remembers the first time she struggled with nutrition and body image distortion. She was 11, in middle school, and newly diagnosed with gluten intolerance. “I
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