Featured Stories
Winter Hike On Black Elk Peak
We sent a writer up the mountain on a cold and sunny day. He came back and wrote this account.
Eight Over Seven … In One
Rapid City’s Erick Sykora climbed the Black Hills' tallest peaks in one day.
In Search of the Fairburn Agate
People have spent days looking for our rare and valuable state gemstone and come away with nothing. Could ...
Chasing Cats
When a 70-year-old fishing record was overturned, South Dakota anglers turned their attention to the ...
Events
March 25 - October 22National Music Museum Special Exhibition: "Gamelan! A Way of Life"
May 28 - May 29 May 28 - May 30Memorial Day Weekend at Allevity!
May 29 - May 30BACK WHEN THEY BUCKED: AN ALL-DAY RODEO
May 29 All Events
Columns
May 11, 2022
Keeping Track of Light and Life
After a brief delay, 2022’s Spring Journal is here. [read More]
April 13, 2022
First Flowers
New life is beginning to emerge on South Dakota’s prairies. [read More]
February 16, 2022
Finding White in a Brown Winter
Snow has been scarce in parts of South Dakota, but our photographer discovered a few hidden winter scenes. [read More]
January 12, 2022
Christmas Traditions
During the holidays, our photographer always makes time to explore South Dakota’s chilly outdoors. [read More]
December 15, 2021
Snow Day
The first flurries of the season beckoned to our photographer. [read More]