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A silhouette of a family in front of a tipi on Pine Ridge. Photo by Aaron Packard [read more]

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Food

Hunting Charles Mix Plums

A family tradition in the Missouri River Valley. [read more ]

Christmas Cookies With a Twist

Travel

A University Town

Tiny Burbank thrives in the shadow of nearby USD. [read more ]

History

A Legacy in Lead

The Homestake Opera House is a tangible reminder of Phoebe Hearst’s generosity. [read more ]

Ramming Through the Mickelson Trail

Outdoors

Bird Signs at Bear Butte

A spiritual homecoming on a sacred mountain. [read more ]

Why We Fall for Balanced Rocks

Culture

Gator Shows

Nothing is routine at Reptile Gardens. [read more ]

Following Black Elk’s Good Red Road

Business

Tasty Theatrics of the Wine Cellar

Diners seem to appreciate the little nighttime eatery with black tablecloths and a hostess who knows food and theater. [read more ]

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August 15

Scott's Rose Quartz mine, about 9 miles southeast of Custer, was discovered by Samuel Scott today in 1902 while he was gathering wild raspberries. He began advertising as a mineral dealer in The Mineral Collector in November 1904, offering minerals from throughout the Black Hills, as well as rose quartz from his mine. This soon became an important source of income for the family, augmenting the income from their farm. When Samuel died sometime between 1910 and 1920, his wife Edna took over the management of the mine and shop.