The Black Hills are known by the Lakota
Sioux Indians, whose home they have been
for centuries, as the 'Paha Sapa.' The white man's settlement
of the area is comparatively recent, but during this
short period of 120 years or so, numerous legends and myths have
grown up about the area and its first settlers. (For interesting photographs
and history of the settlement of the area click HERE. )
This
was the 'wild west' and home to some pretty infamous outlaws.
Today the area provides a welcome escape from the plains
below and an idea location for vacations.
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Wild Horses
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The
Hills have been referred to as 'an island of mountains in a
sea of prairies and rangelands'. They cover an area roughly
the size of Delaware, about 6,000 square miles and are awash
with natural resources vastly different to their surroundings
- forests, lakes, waterfalls, etc. Consequently, they are a
sanctuary for wildlife of all descriptions and contain some
of continental America's most unspoiled scenery.
The
area provides countless opportunities for outdoor recreation,
and is well known for its hiking,
caving,
hunting, fishing, horse
trails, camping,
skiing and other winter
activities. There are countless things
to do and see, particularly in the summer months when all
areas are open. There's something to cater to everyone's
interest.
For
further information on the Black Hills, click HERE.
Special Events
Special events include the Central States
Fair, Sturgis Motorcycle
Rally, several July 4th
celebrations, The Black Hills Bluegrass
Festival, Gold
Discovery Days, the Heart of the Hills Celebration, Sawdust
Days and the annual buffalo
roundup & auction in Custer State Park are
just a few. There is a huge calendar
of events for Rapid City and the Black Hills.
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Music Festival
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The Black Hills Bluegrass
Festival
The Black Hills Bluegrass Festival is presented by the Black
Hills Bluegrass Association, during the last weekend in June
and takes place at our very own Mystery Mountain Resort.
Regional bands are selected to perform Friday evening and
Saturday afternoon and evening, with a gospel show scheduled
for the following Sunday morning. The Bluegrass festival has
been a major event in the Black Hills for the past 20 years.
Further information may be obtained from the Black Hills
Bluegrass Association, 5 Dahl Fine Arts Center, 713, 7th
Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 or by visiting
The
Dahl online.
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