Driving into the Black Hills National Forest, as the road gains elevation, raindrops hitting the windshield slow down and start swirling in the air. It’s snowing in late April, a welcome sight in an ...

CUSTER, S.D. (KELO) — In celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday, the Black hills National Forest is hosting its third Moon Walk this year on Saturday, August 17th. The public can join the forest ...

Aside from drawing more tourists, not much has changed at South Dakota ’s above-ground attractions such as Badlands National ...

The Black Hills National Forest is proposing changes to its offseason recreation fees, which would take effect in fall 2025. Under the proposal, picnic sites and day-use area fees would increase from ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Stage 2 fire and smoking restrictions are in place for the Black Hills National Forest (BHNF) effective Friday, according to the USDA/Forest Service U.S. Department of ...

Seasonal gates and recreation sites that are not open through the winter on the Black Hills National Forest were closed beginning Monday, Dec. 16. Gates are closed to provide seasonal refuge for ...

Ready for a wild west adventure that will take you through windswept prairies, deep underground, up pine-forested mountains, and around jagged rock formations carved by elements over millions of years ...