February 14, 2009

Lover's Leap Snowshoe Hike: A Valentine's Recreational Event

This guided snowshoe hike takes participants through a dense pine forest, meandering near Grace Coolidge Creek. With snow flocked trees and ice capped water rocks, the setting is perfect for a romantic recreational outing. The event is geared toward the basics of snowshoeing, while exploring back country habitats.

Admission: Free

WWW.sdparks.info
605-255-4515
Custer State Park, Brad Block
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April 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009

Custer Mickelson Trail Volksmarch

Walk on Mickelson Trail north of Custer or south of Custer.

Admission: Yes
  General: 2.00-3.00

605-574-3278 - Reta Thovson
Black Hills Volkssport Association
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May 15, 2009 to May 17, 2009

Custer State Park Spring Open House Weekend

Enjoy a free weekend in South Dakota State Parks. Enter the park free on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is free fishing as well as many special events including pancake breakfasts, fishing derbies, Volksmarches, hayrides, cookouts, remote controlled aircraft shows and buffalo chip flip.

Admission: Free

www.custerstatepark.info
605-255-4515
Custer State Park, Brad Block
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May 16, 2009 to September 30, 2009

Custer State Park Seasonal Volksmarch

Non-competitive walk on a pre-marked trail along the Wildlife Loop Road. The 11K (7-mile) hike begins at the Peter Norbeck Visitor Center in Custer State Park.

Admission: Yes

605-255-4515 - Brad Block

Custer State Park

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Custer, South Dakota is the oldest town in the Black Hills and the county seat of Custer County. Custer, SD sits on French Creek near the place where gold was first discovered on July 27, 1874, by a prospector with General Custer's expedition into the Hills. Custer was staked out in 1875 and originally named Stonewall in honor of Stonewall Jackson, a confederate general. The group of miners that were first to move into Stonewall was ordered out because no treaty had been signed with the Indians. Later after the Federal troops left the area the town was named Custer at a miner's meeting.

Custer, South Dakota can probably rival Deadwood with a colorful past in the days of gold rushes and wide open towns. Today, Custer, SD is a tourist town with a beautiful backdrop of scenery and history. Be sure to add several of the fascinating museums in Custer to your itinerary, they are more than worth the time.

Picture your next travel stop in Custer, South Dakota!