Black Hills of South Dakota

The state mining board is approving an economic study for Dakota Gold as part of putting together an application for a mining permit in the northern Black Hills. The company wants to open a large-scale gold mine approximately five miles northwest of Lead at its Richmond Hill location.

Fire season is right around the corner, and the Black Hills have a hot history. What’s the outlook for 2025’s camping season?

While the short-term rental industry represents a business opportunity for local property owners, others worry vacation rentals contribute to the region’s housing shortage.

A bill allowing certain electric bicycles on the Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills is advancing in Pierre.

Brought by Spearfish Republican Sen. Randy Deibert, the bill was widely supported. Though that doesn’t mean it went without questions.

The rise of railroad transportation in the Black Hills began in the 1880s. This video from the SDPB archives gives the early history of the railroads.

A Black Hills mining company says it’s found a “robust” potential deposit of minerals in the northern Black Hills.

The South Dakota Family Forests Association is receiving a $5 million grant from the federal government.

The 15 member committee works with the Black Hills National Forest to recommend projects that enhance, restore or protect natural resources on Federal and non-Federal lands.

Seasonal gates and recreation sites in the Black Hills National Forest closed Monday.