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April 30, 2021 In South Dakota, we have so much to be proud of. Our beautiful landscapes, thriving business climate, and welcoming residents all combine to make this state truly the land of “Great Faces, Great Places.” But this week, we have a very special reason to celebrate something that combines all the state’s greatest qualities: our travel and tourism industry. From May 2 through 8, join me in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW). This year’s NTTW theme – the “Power of Travel” – seems more important than ever in 2021. Last year, our friends and neighbors i...

Custer State Park sees first bison calf of season Follow Us Question of the Day CUSTER, S.D. (AP) - The first bison calf of the season has been born in Custer State Park. The calf was born Wednesday, KELO-TV reported. It’s the first of 475 calves expected to be born at the park this year. The park saw about 450 bison births last year. The average number of births in the past five years has been about 425. TOP STORIES

KNBN NewsCenter1 Custer State Park welcomes first “Lil Cinnamon” to bison herd Custer State Park welcomed it's first baby bison, a boy, to the world on Wednesday. The park estimates that it will have 400-450 calves this year. April 1, 2021 CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. — The first “Lil Cinnamon” is here. “We’ve had ’em earlier than this and we’ve had them later than this,” said Lydia Austin, the Interpretive Programs Manager for Custer State Park. Every year around this time, Custer State Park welcomes more bison calves to its herd. The bison rut, or mating period, starts in la...

Since the start of the pandemic, more Americans have been sleeping under the stars than ever before. Much of that uptick comes from new campers: a 2020 report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) found that 25 percent of campers last year had taken their first camping trip, and most said they plan to continue camping into 2021. All of which is to say: this  summer is going to be a busy one at campgrounds. With many sites booked out months in advance, now is the time to start planning your getaway. “Many state parks open for reservations four to six months in advance, while most nationa...

Pandemic-related closures and restrictions may be in place. Please check destinations' websites before making travel plans. 1) 1880 Train Every kid beams when when the steam whistle blows on this historical train that chugs between Hill City and Keystone in summer and fall. Even if you don't take a ride, it's fun to watch it rumble into the depot. 1880train.com 2) Museum at Black Hills Institute Learn about South Dakota's  T-rex skeletons, triceratops and ancient sea fossils at this Hill City museum run by the folks who unearthed the  T-rex named Sue displayed at Chicago's Field Museu...