Paha Sapa

The Black Hills are known by the Lakota Sioux Indians, whose home they have been for centuries, as the 'Paha Sapa'. The white man's settlement of the area is however comparatively recent, but during this short period of 120 years or so, numerous legends and myths have grown up about the area and it's first settlers. (For an interesting history of the settlement of the area click HERE. )

This was the 'wild west' and home to some pretty infamous outlaws. Today the area provides a welcome escape from the plains below and an idea location for vacations.

The Hills have been referred to as 'an island of mountains in a sea of prairies and rangelands'. They cover an area roughly the size of Delaware, about 6,000 square miles and are awash with natural resources vastly different to their surroundings - forests, lakes, waterfalls, etc. Consequently, they are a sanctuary for wildlife of all descriptions and contain some of continental America's most unspoiled scenery.

The area provides countless opportunities for outdoor recreation, and is well known for its hiking, caving, hunting, fishing, horse trails, skiing and other winter activities. There are countless things to do and see, particularly in the summer months when all areas are open. There's something to cater to everyone's interest.

For further information on the Black Hills, click HERE.
For more thorough information on hiking in the Black Hills, visit the Black Hills Hiker web site.

Special Events
Special events include the Central States Fair, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,  several July 4th celebrations, Gold Discovery Days, the Heart of the Hills Celebration, Sawdust Days and the annual buffalo roundup & auction at Custer State Park are just a few. See the calendar of events for more details.

The Great Sioux Nation The Black Hills was of course the home of many Native American Indian tribes long before the white man set foot in the area. These consist primarily of the Sioux, the Lakota and the Dakota Indians. As a result, the Black Hills is especially rich in culture. One of the more popular activities staged by these tribes are 'pow wows' which are usually open to visitors. For more information on the Great Sioux Nation, click HERE. Black Hills Gold Manufacturing This unique blend of gold with other alloys is manufactured in our area. The appeal of Black Hills Gold is known world-wide for its lasting beauty and unique design. For a brief history of the discovery of gold and the development of Black Hills Gold jewelry click HERE.

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