February 03, 2012
Elk Poaching Investigation Continues as Reward Fund Established
Rangers at Wind Cave National Park continue to investigate Tuesday morning’s killing of two bull elk in the park.
February 02, 2012
Wind Cave Rangers Investigate Elk Poaching Incident
Rangers at Wind Cave National Park are investigating the killing of two elk in the park.
January 19, 2012
Wind Cave Seeks Comments on Plan for New Airlock
Wind Cave National Park is soliciting comments on a draft environmental assessment (EA) written to replace the existing revolving door at the cave’s Walk-In Entrance.
December 17, 2011
Children Nature Programs and Backcountry Hikes Offered this Winter at Wind Cave National Park
Programs for exploring nature with children and discovering the park’s backcountry will be offered this winter and spring at Wind Cave National Park.
November 02, 2011
Jewel Cave and Wind Cave Offer Free Tours Veterans Day Weekend
Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park will offer free tours beginning Friday, November 11, through Sunday, November 13, in honor of Veterans Day.
November 02, 2011
Drivers Urged to Use Caution at Wind Cave National Park
Winter weather, night driving, and hard to see animals can make for hazardous driving conditions at Wind Cave National Park.
October 17, 2011
Public Celebrates Wind Cave National Park’s New Land
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK SD – An overflow crowd of neighbors, local residents, and visitors gathered near the historic Sanson homestead in Wind Cave National Park (NP) on Saturday, October 15, to celebrate the acquisition of 5,555 aces of ranchland formerly owned by the Casey family.
October 06, 2011
Addition of Historic Ranch to Wind Cave National Park
HOT SPRINGS, SD -- Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service has acquired 5,555 acres of former ranchland, including a thousand-year-old buffalo jump and a historic homestead, that will become part of South Dakota’s Wind Cave National Park.
October 06, 2011
Dedication Plans Announced for Wind Cave Land Addition
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK SD – Visitors can get their first look at the new 5,555 acres of land recently acquired by Wind Cave National Park on Saturday, October 15. A dedication ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m. will be held on the property. Gates into the property will open at 9 a.m. The ceremony will take place outdoors atop a small hill. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
September 24, 2011
Historic Plaque Unveiled at Wind Cave National Park
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, SD: Six trees were planted and a historic plaque unveiled in celebration of National Public Lands Day at Wind Cave National Park Saturday, September 24. The newly formed Friends of Wind Cave National Park provided the labor as trees were replanted around the visitor center in order to preserve one of the park’s cultural landscapes. The new trees replace trees originally planted in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corp.
September 16, 2011
Wind Cave to Unveil Mather Plaque and Plant Trees on National Public Lands Day September 24
The Friends of Wind Cave National Park and park employees will be busy September 24, National Public Lands Day, replanting trees and unveiling a bronze memorial plaque recognizing Stephen Mather, the first director of the National Park Service. Free cave tours will also be offered that day.
September 07, 2011
National Park Service Opens Office in Hot Springs
OMAHA, Neb. — Seven National Park Service (NPS) employees will soon be moving into their new office in Hot Springs, S.D. Located in the former Movie Gallery video store on South Chicago Street, the office will house the NPS Midwest Region West Servicing Human Resources Office (SHRO).
July 28, 2011
Wind Cave National Park Superintendent Receives Award
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. – Wind Cave National Park superintendent Vidal Davila recently received the Director's Superintendent of the Year Award for Natural Resource Stewardship for Fiscal Year 2010 for the Midwest Region. The Midwest Region is made up of 58 parks units in 11 states. This award is given annually in recognition of outstanding contributions in natural resource management by a National Park Service superintendent.
July 13, 2011
Wind Cave National Park Has Busiest Day Since 1976
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. – A rainy Tuesday in mid-July contributed to rangers taking the most people through Wind Cave in a single day since August 10, 1976. Fifteen extra tours were put in to handle the heavy traffic on July 12. Besides the weather, another factor was the temporary closure of the Scenic Cave Tour at nearby Jewel Cave National Monument due to elevator problems.
June 16, 2011
Wind Cave National Park Offers Free Tours June 21
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. – To kick off the beginning of summer, rangers at Wind Cave National Park will offer free cave tours on Tuesday, June 21. All thirty cave tours that day will be free. The first tour starts at 8:40 a.m. and the last tour leaves at 6 p.m. All cave tours begin at the visitor center which is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors will need a light coat or sweater and sturdy shoes. Reservations are recommended for the Candlelight and Wild Cave Tours; otherwise, all tours are first come, first served.
April 11, 2011
Wind Cave Celebrates National Park Week
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, SD – Free tours and special activities are scheduled at Wind Cave National Park to celebrate this year’s National Park Week. From Saturday, April 16, through Sunday, April 24, all tours at Wind Cave will be free. In addition to these below ground programs, special hikes will also be offered.
February 19, 2011
Wind Cave National Park Begins Three-Year Elk Study
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. – Thirty-four GPS (Global Positioning System) radio collars were recently placed on elk in Wind Cave National Park. This marks the beginning of a three-year study to document the effects of a recently implemented elk management plan.
January 11, 2011
Wind Cave Offers Free Tours over Martin Luther King Holiday
Wind Cave National Park will offer free tours at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, January 15, 16, and 17.
January 10, 2011
Wind Cave to Burn Slash Piles This Week
A crew at Wind Cave National Park will be burning approximately 1,000 slash piles this week in an attempt to reduce excess fuel.
December 28, 2010
Educational Programs Offered This Winter at Wind Cave
Programs for exploring nature with children will be offered this winter at Wind Cave National Park
December 16, 2010
Wind Cave Prairie Walkers Meeting Monday, December 27
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. – Walk off some of those holiday calories by joining this month’s Wind Cave Prairie Walkers as they continue their exploration of the park’s seldom seen backcountry areas.
December 01, 2010
Annual Christmas Bird Count and Open House Mark the Season at Wind Cave National Park
Holiday events at Wind Cave National Park begin with the annual Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, December 12, followed by the park’s holiday open house on Wednesday, December 15.
November 05, 2010
Twelve Additional Black-footed Ferrets Released at Wind Cave
Wind Cave National Park, S.D. – Twelve additional black-footed ferrets were recently released in Wind Cave National Park. The ferrets, seven males and five females, were bred in captivity at the National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center in northern Colorado.
October 21, 2010
Mop-Up Begins for Wind Cave National Park Prescribed Fire
Wind Cave National Park, S.D. – Over thirty-four hundred acres south of the Rankin Ridge Fire Tower were recently burned as part of a prescribed fire at Wind Cave National Park. Fire crews from multiple agencies began the ignition process for the American Elk Prescribed Burn by walking along the burn’s perimeter with drip torches Wednesday, October 20.
October 01, 2010
Wind Cave National Park Prepares for Fall Prescribed Fire
Wind Cave National Park, S.D. – Preparations are nearly complete for a 3,408 acre prescribed fire planned this fall at Wind Cave National Park. The burn area is located south of the Rankin Ridge Fire Tower and east of Highway 87. The burn could occur as early as the week of October 10th.
September 30, 2010
Elk Fence Nears Completion at Wind Cave National Park
Phase One of a fencing project designed to keep elk out of Wind Cave National Park during the hunting season is nearing completion.
September 16, 2010
Wind Cave Celebrates National Public Lands Day with Free Tours
In honor of National Public Lands Day, all tours at Wind Cave National Park will be free to the public on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
September 09, 2010
Elk Bugling Programs at Wind Cave National Park
Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be leading programs this September to listen for the bugle of the Rocky Mountain elk.
August 06, 2010
Wind Cave Offers Free Tours on August 14 and 15 to View New Cave Lighting System
All tours of Wind Cave will be free the weekend of August 14 and 15 to allow local residents and visitors the opportunity to view the recently completed cave lighting project.
July 01, 2010
Wind Cave Begins Night Hikes In Search of Ferrets
Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be offering special night hikes this summer in hope of seeing a black-footed ferret, the rarest animal in North America.
June 07, 2010
Chip and Seal Project at Wind Cave National Park Rescheduled Due to Weather
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May 27, 2010
Free Tours Offered June 5 and 6 at Wind Cave National Park
All tours of Wind Cave will be free the weekend of June 5 and 6 as part of the celebration of National Trails Day.
May 20, 2010
Chip and Seal Project to Begin in Wind Cave National Park
A chip and seal project on U.S. Highway 385 and South Dakota Highway 87 in Wind Cave National Park is scheduled to begin in early June.
May 20, 2010
Summer Schedule Announced for Wind Cave Prairie Walkers
The Wind Cave Prairie Walkers, a hiking group for anyone interested in discovering seldom seen areas of the park, will meet at the park visitor center at 9 a.m. on the last Monday of the month through August.
April 15, 2010
Wind Cave National Park Prepares for Spring Prescribed Fire
Fire crews from Wind Cave National Park and the Northern Great Plains Fire Office are preparing control lines and equipment for a planned 397-acre burn south of the Rankin Ridge Fire Tower this spring.
April 08, 2010
Free Tours and Special Activities Mark National Park Week at Jewel and Wind Caves
Free tours and special activities are scheduled at Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park to celebrate this year’s National Park Week.
March 25, 2010
Wind Cave Receives Award for Excellence in Wastewater Treatment System Operation and Maintenance
The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced recently that the Wind Cave National Park wastewater treatment system is the recipient of the 2009 Operation and Maintenance Excellence Award.
March 10, 2010
Northern Great Plains Park Group Receives National Award
Staff from the Northern Great Plains Park Group based at Wind Cave National Park recently received the Brad Cella Award for diligence and proficiency in managing fuels funds to reduce risk to critical park values.
January 08, 2010
Discover Wind Cave through Programs for Children and Backcountry Hikes
Programs for exploring nature with children and discovering the park’s backcountry will be offered this spring at Wind Cave National Park.
December 03, 2009
Christmas Bird Count Planned for December 13 at Wind Cave
Wind Cave National Park is seeking volunteers for their annual Christmas Bird Count planned for Sunday, December 13.
November 19, 2009
Visitor Center Renovation Project Begins at Wind Cave National Park
The sounds of hammers and electric saws fill the air as a $1.4 million renovation project begins in the Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center.
November 17, 2009
Wind Cave National Park Bison Arrive in Mexico
Twenty-three bison from Wind Cave National Park will soon be roaming the prairie of their new home in northern Mexico.
October 29, 2009
Wind Cave National Park Aids Mexico Bison Reintroduction Effort
Twenty-three bison from the mixed-grass prairie of Wind Cave National Park will soon be on their way to the high desert of Mexico.
September 24, 2009
Air Quality Specialists Gather at Wind Cave National Park
Air quality specialists from around the nation met recently at Wind Cave National Park as part of an annual meeting to share information about protecting visibility in Class I areas.
September 14, 2009
Wind Cave Celebrates National Public Lands Day
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August 27, 2009
Park Prepares for Fall Prescribed Fire
Fire crews are busy laying hose and constructing mow lines in preparation for a 617-acre prescribed fire planned this fall in Wind Cave National Park.
July 09, 2009
Wind Cave Begins Night Hikes Looking for Ferrets
Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be offering special night hikes this summer in hopes of seeing a black-footed ferret, the rarest animal in North America.
June 10, 2009
Free Tours Offered Three Weekends this Summer at Wind Cave
Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be offering free tours of the Natural Entrance, Garden of Eden, and Fairgrounds on the weekends of June 20-21, July 18-19, and August 15-16.
May 21, 2009
Campground Opens as Rangers Prepare for Summer Programs
After a six-month project to install new water lines, the Elk Mountain Campground at Wind Cave National Park is reopening Friday, May 22.
April 24, 2009
Park Plans Spring Prescribed Fire
Officials at Wind Cave National Park plan to burn 617 acres west of the park’s visitor center this spring if weather and fuel conditions are within acceptable ranges.
January 15, 2009
Wind Cave Offers Nature Programs for Youngsters, Walks for Adults
Staff at Wind Cave National Park this spring will be offering two new types of programs, one designed for youngsters and another for adults. Each will be starting later this month and run into April.
September 19, 2008
Free Entrance and Tours at Area National Parks the Weekend of September 27 and 28
All cave tours and programs at Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park, along with entrance to Devils Tower National Monument and Badlands National Park, will be free to the public on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28.
