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National Parks and Monuments

Jr. Ranger Day at Jewel Cave National Monument

April 22, 2022 by Carrie Isaac

Jewel Cave National Monument in Custer is hosting a Jr. Ranger Day on Saturday, May 14th. Families can learn about bats and build a bat house at the visitor center from 11 AM-noon (must pre-register here), in addition to the normal cave tours and other activities.

Families may also want to check out the National Park Service’s Junior Ranger Progam and Junior Cave Scientist Program.

Staying with us at The Evanston Suites in Hot Springs? Jewel Cave National Monument is less than an hour’s drive away!

Families, have you printed your free national parks pass yet?

If you have a child who’s in 4th grade, be sure to get your family’s free annual pass to our national parks. You must print off the voucher at home in order to receive the pass at a national park, so don’t forget to do that before you leave on your trip to the Black Hills.

Photo by Murray Foubister, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Filed Under: Special Events Tagged With: Custer, Day Trips, Free Events, Jewel Cave National Monument, National Parks and Monuments

Build a Bluebird House at Wind Cave National Park

April 11, 2022 by Carrie Isaac

Wind Cave National Park will offer a free bluebird box-building workshop on Saturday, April 16th. Two sessions are available: 9 AM and 11 AM, and pre-registration is required as spots are limited.

Park staff will share information about bluebirds in the Visitor Center’s auditorium, then everyone will head outside to build their box. They’re asking you to bring your own hammer, if possible.

You can register for this event at BlackHillsParks.org.

Staying with us at The Evanston Suites in Hot Springs? Wind Cave National Park is about a ten-minute drive from our suites!

Photo by John Duncan on Unsplash

Filed Under: Special Events Tagged With: Free Events, National Parks and Monuments, Wind Cave National Park

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