Prairie Hikes and Evening Programs
 

Prairie Hike - 9:00 am
Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center

Take a hike with a ranger! Explore the park's varied habitats with this 2-hour summer activity. The daily hike begins at the visitor center before the group drives to a nearby trail head. Bring drinking water and wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes. Check at the visitor center for details.

Evening Program - 8:00 pm
Elk Mountain Campground Amphitheater

Become better acquainted with Wind Cave National Park by attending an evening campfire program. These talked are presented at the Elk Mountain Campground Amphitheater. Topics may include wildlife, plants, geology, cave exploration, park management, and history. The programs last about 45 minutes.

Wednesday
August 23, 2006
A Little House on the Prairie with Ranger Kyla Native American Story Telling with Ranger Sarah
Thursday
August 24, 2006
How Far Can We See Across the Park Today? Day and Nightime Visibility with Ranger Chandra Fossils: Recent Discoveries About Wind Cave National Park's Ancient World with Ranger Erin
Friday
August 25, 2006
Orienteering with Ranger Derek To the Edge of Extinction and Beyond with Ranger Kevin
Saturday
August 26, 2006
Burning by Prescription with Ranger Sarah Following the Foragers with Ranger Mariah
     
  Prairie Hikes will Resume in June of 2007

Evening Program - 8:00 pm
Elk Mountain Campground Amphitheater

Become better acquainted with Wind Cave National Park by attending an evening campfire program. These talked are presented at the Elk Mountain Campground Amphitheater. Topics may include wildlife, plants, geology, cave exploration, park management, and history. The programs last about 45 minutes.

Sunday
August 27, 2006
  The Great Dilemma with Ranger Don
Monday
August 28, 2006
  Managing the Wild with Ranger Marvin
Tuesday
August 29, 2006
  Walking the Tightrope...Creating and Protecting a Balance Between Human's and Nature with Ranger Valoree
Wednesday
August 30, 2006
  Native American Story Telling with Ranger Sarah
Thursday
August 31, 2006
  Star Stories with Ranger Ajax
Friday
September 1, 2006
  Invisible Wildlife: Understanding Animal Behavior Through Their Tracks and Signs with Ranger Bonny
Saturday
September 2, 2006
  Following the Foragers with Ranger Mariah
Sunday
September 3, 2006
  To Preserve, To Protect, To Inspire: The National Park Story at Wind Cave National Park with Ranger Nick
Monday
September 4, 2006
  The Great Dilemma with Ranger Don

 

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