There's No Place Like the Black Hills & Badlands

Why doesn’t the park office publish a list of names of the wannabe bison whisperers who wind up getting gored or tossed into the air? I say publish the names of these Idiots Out Wandering Around and let them endure the public ridicule they have earned!

If you live in the Black Hills and enjoy down home, old fashioned foot stomping music, you are invited to join the crowd at The Trailhouse at 148 Gordon Street in Custer, South Dakota every Sunday afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. All instruments welcome! Bring a song, strum along, or just stop by to enjoy the music. BYOB (Bring your own beverage) as nothing is sold onsite. No alcoholic beverages allowed.

The Burning Beetle is an annual Winter event located in Custer, South Dakota. The event is ALWAYS on the third Saturday of January. The event was created in response to the Mountain Pine Beetle, and the massive landscape change and forest destruction caused by the tiny beetle. The event supports the Custer Area Arts and includes a community variety show, a torch-bearing march, a burning beetle effigy, and a Custer pub (bug) crawl supporting our local establishments. At the end of it all, we hope those who attend will walk away with more awareness of the mountain pine beetle, its destruction of our forests, and a better understanding of forest management and our beautiful home - The Black Hills. Video courtesy of Sam Boettcher of Custer, SD.

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Incredible record breaking spring snow near Hot Springs, SD. Many thanks to the road district who got the plows out, and to our wonderful neighbor, Ace, who dug out our driveway. Opening that door on Tuesday morning and realizing that we were pretty much trapped in the house made me think of the tomb on that long past Friday afternoon. Seeing the front of our house three days later made me think of that empty tomb on that long past Sunday morning. Hope you all have a wonderful Easter You can reach us at adv2fatchicks@yahoo.com

Another fun night of local Bluegrass Jamming at the Custer Beacon. Local hillbillies get together once again for a little down home bluegrass jamming. Video courtesy of banjo picker Sam Boettcher. (Chrome dome on the left.) The Mountain Music Show in Custer, SD is no more, but there's a great bunch of Bluegrass musicians that get together and Jam at the Beacon. The Custer Beacon provides the Southern Black Hills with a space to eat, drink, play, and be together. The Custer Beacon is a scratch-kitchen restaurant, craft beer and wine bar, dynamic gathering space and premier live music venue. On Wednesday nights a group of Bluegrass Jammers get together at the Beacon in Custer, SD. They play for a couple hours and have a great time sharing the many talents of these musicians! Last Wednesday was a small group of 7 but they have had over 15 before. Fiddles, Mandolins, Guitars, Harmonicas, Bass, Spoons and Banjos. Upcoming events: https://custerbeacon.com/home Address: 351 Washington St, Custer, SD 57730 (605) 673-3800

Get lost in the natural rock labyrinth of Steamboat Rock in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The Rock Maze of the Black Hills can sometimes be an otherworldly, if not eerie experience. Steamboat Rock Picnic Area is just one of the 26 picnic areas found throughout the Black Hills National Forest. It is a great place to spend an afternoon, enjoy a picnic along Box Elder Creek and then cross the road and explore the natural rock maze. This is a day use area and requires a small payment per day. The Steamboat Rock area has 21 different picnic sites, plus there are restrooms (well you know, vault toilets) Find yourself a nice picnic table next to Box Elder Creek and let the rest of the world melt away. Just across the road from the day use area, you will find a bunch of rocks know as the rock maze. This is a fun area to climb around and explore. The rock are cracked in several places creating a maze effect or natural rock corridors. You can find the recreation site on Nemo Road, roughly about four miles southeast of Nemo. Watch for the sign.

Breathtaking natural beauty from a birds' eye view in the central Black Hills of South Dakota. Black Elk Peak is the highest natural point in South Dakota, United States. It lies in the Black Elk Wilderness area, in southern Pennington County, in the Black Hills National Forest. The peak lies 3.7 mi west-southwest of Mount Rushmore, but to get there you have a few miles ahead of you. For centuries, this peak has been the site of visions and majesty. At 7,242 feet, Black Elk Peak isn’t just South Dakota’s highest point. It’s also the highest elevation between the Rocky Mountains in the western United States and the Pyrenees Mountains in France. Surrounded by the beautiful Black Elk Wilderness in Custer State Park, Black Elk Peak is one of the most popular sites in the state. Hikers of all ages make their ascent to take in a view that seems to extend forever and includes gorgeous views of South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska and North Dakota. The best trailhead with secure, ample parking is located at Sylvan Lake inside of Custer State Park. User fees apply. For a beautiful still photo essay and information on how to get there, simply click on the link below: https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/trip-ideas/photo-essay/black-elk-peak

Not for the emotionally weak, mentally challenged, average millennial, this song is a hilarious stab at the triggered millennial generation. LIVE from the Bumpin' Buffalo Bar & Grill in Beautiful Downtown Metropolitan Hill City, SD. Well, it WAS recorded LIVE at the Bumpin' Buffalo Bar & Grill in Hill City, SD during the 2020 Sturgis Black Hills Motorcycle Rally. One of entertainer Leigh Guest's fans video taped it and posted it on Facebook and the song went viral with millions of views. Fortunately for me, I snagged a copy of it and here it is for all the world to see and enjoy a good laugh or three! Bumpin' Buffalo Bar & Grill is a family-friendly hangout offering basic American pub grub & tables on a rooftop terrace. Bumpin' Buffalo Bar & Grill is located at 245 Main St, Hill City, SD 57745. The Bar opens at 11:00 AM. During the rally and during the summer tourist season, it might be a good idea to call ahead for reservations: (605) 574-2471 . From Bumpin Buffalo Bar & Grill: "Our Historical Bar and Grill is located on the main street in Hill City South Dakota. Built in 1902, it remains one of the oldest buildings and Bars on main street. Step inside and enjoy our beautiful Brunswick -Balke- Collender Back Bar. Believed to be built between 1885 and 1900. Back then thirsty patrons bellied up to the Bar, boot propped up on the brass rail and were to ready to wet their whistle. Bar stools were considered improper there for real men took their liquor standing up. The Bumpin' Buffalo is well known for our amazing homemade soups, buffalo burgers, and our local craft micro brews. We also feature a full bar with specialty drinks. Outside dining is available and we do welcome service dogs."

The Mountain Music Show in Custer, SD is no more, but there's a great bunch of Bluegrass musicians that get together and Jam at the Beacon. The Custer Beacon provides the Southern Black Hills with a space to eat, drink, play, and be together. The Custer Beacon is a scratch-kitchen restaurant, craft beer and wine bar, dynamic gathering space and premier live music venue. On Wednesday nights a group of Bluegrass Jammers get together at the Beacon in Custer, SD. They play for a couple hours and have a great time sharing the many talents of these musicians! Last Wednesday was a small group of 7 but they have had over 15 before. Fiddles, Mandolins, Guitars, Harmonicas, Bass, Spoons and Banjos. Upcoming events: https://custerbeacon.com/home Address: 351 Washington St, Custer, SD 57730 (605) 673-3800