#buffalo

The Plains Buffalo Culture

My mother dedicated her life to teaching. Not just teaching, but reaching out to those left behind in America’s broad educational...

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The Cutest Rodent

Here I am, writing about beavers again. That’s what happens when some of your best tours explore trails used by practioners of the...

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Wildfire

Just before Christmas of 2017, the Black Hills of South Dakota suffered it’s third largest wildfire ever, burning 54,023 acres of forest...

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How the Buffalo Were Saved

Have you ever wondered how the buffalo were saved? Like most such tales, it is actually more than one story, which I’ll get to shortly....

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Melting Pot

Many years ago there was a pretty good sitcom on network TV called “Welcome Back, Kotter”. The scripts were funny, the acting was good –...

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Where Legends Live

I like to think that I am an eclectic reader, with interests in baseball (especially the Negro Leagues), World War II, biographies (of...

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Deer Trails

There are well-worn deer trails in my back yard. For some reason it’s important to me that as I look out beyond my deck – although I’m...

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1880 Train Named “Unforgettable Day Trip” by Parade Magazine

The Black Hills Central’s 1880 Train is featured in the exclusive short list of day trips in Parade Magazine’s March 28 article entitled...

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Old West Trail Offers Unique Adventure

Explore the West where legends live on this 7-day journey to the past. Majestic mountain scenery, Old West adventure and historic trails...

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