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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