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 ParkCuster State Park, South Dakota is a domed mountain region that extends over an area of about 6,000 square miles. In all its majestic beauty the natural surroundings of Custer State Park is inviting to hikers, bikers, campers, and skiers.
Because of the Park's plains and beautiful summits Custer State Park has been a natural movie setting for producers playing on the American public’s love affair with the West. You will recognize scenery scenes from Dancing with the Wolves and several other popular non Western movies.
The Custer State Park area is also home to the world famous Mt. Rushmore, or better known to the residents as The Faces. Crazy Horse Monument is also just a few miles down the road.
Custer State Park is a world class wildlife refuge. Nearly 1,600 buffalo roam free, bold camera posing prairie dogs, traffic stopping Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep, wild burros on the search for people food, shy whitetail deer, pronghorn antelope, White Mountain goats, and the occasional elk can be seen routinely. Bring your camera, drive slowly and enjoy South Dakota’s emerald gem, Custer State Park.
Picture your next travel stop in Custer State Park, South Dakota!