September 16, 2016
Jewel Cave Seeking Volunteers on National Public Lands Day
Jewel Cave is proud to offer opportunities for volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 1-4 p.m. Join park staff at the visitor center to learn about volunteer projects that day. This date is a fee free day, which Jewel Cave will waive all cave tour fees for the regularly scheduled cave tours on a first come, first serve basis. A Junior Ranger
September 07, 2016
Jewel Cave to Begin After-School Programs at Local Libraries
Jewel Cave to offer special programming for students and children at their local libraries. Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 20, a park ranger will be in Newcastle on the third Tuesday of each month. A park ranger will be in Custer on the third Wednesday of each month through April 2017.
August 26, 2016
Jewel Cave Teams Up with The Outdoor Campus
Jewel Cave teams up with The Outdoor Campus to host a special Centennial program on Tuesday, August 30, at 6:30 p.m.
August 05, 2016
Jewel Cave Invites Everyone to FindYourPark during the NPS Centennial
Jewel Cave National Monument invites visitors of all ages to join in the celebration of the 100th birthday of the National Park Service. Special events will take place at Jewel Cave throughout the week of August 22. Come join us on August 25 for the NPS birthday celebration.
August 05, 2016
Jewel Cave Hosts Teacher Workshop about Cave Education
Jewel Cave is hosting an educational workshop for teachers entitled "Explore and Discover Cave Education." This workshop takes place September 9 - 11, with sessions starting Friday evening and ending late morning on Sunday. An academic credit hour is available for interested participants. Space is limited to 15 participants, and reservations are required in advance.
July 19, 2016
Junior Ranger Day at Jewel Cave
Jewel Cave is excited to offer special activities for Junior Rangers on Saturday, July 23, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Come join us at the visitor center.
July 08, 2016
Cub Scout Adventures Returning to Jewel Cave
Jewel Cave is hosting the return of Cub Scout Adventures Day on Saturday, July 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cub Scouts will be able to participate in ranger-led activities in order to earn their Adventure Loops.
June 24, 2016
Theodore Roosevelt Coming to Jewel Cave
Jewel Cave National Monument is excited to announce that Gib Young, professional Theodore Roosevelt impersonator, will be performing a living history program on Sunday, July 3, 2016 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the visitor center.
June 10, 2016
Jewel Cave Celebrates Centennial With Special Junior Ranger Days
Jewel Cave National Monument has designated special days as Junior Ranger Days in 2016. On the following Saturdays - June 25, July 23, August 27, and September 24, Jewel Cave is hosting special programs from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
June 01, 2016
Jewel Cave Celebrates National Trails Day and an Open House
Jewel Cave is offering two ranger-guided hikes on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Both hikes start at the Jewel Cave visitor center. The Monument is also hosting an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the successful completion of an addition to the visitor center.
April 21, 2016
Tourism to Badlands and Black Hills National Park Sites Creates Economic Benefits in 2015
Tourism to Badlands and park sites in the Black Hills creates $355,585 in economic benefits in 2015. Report shows visitor spending supports 4,677 jobs in local economy.
April 09, 2016
Voices Lead National Park Week Activities in Area Parks
Songs written by students with the help of professional songwriters highlight events planned in area parks for National Park Week, April 16 - 24.
February 10, 2016
Jewel Cave National Monument Lifts Age Restriction on Scenic Tours
Jewel Cave National Monument will be allowing children under age 5 to once again join on a Scenic Tour.
December 29, 2015
Jewel Cave and Custer State Park Offer First Day Hikes
Jewel Cave National Monument and Custer State Park are teaming up to offer First Day Hikes on Friday, January 1. The partnership complements a national campaign entitled Healthy Parks Healthy People. Jewel Cave is hosting a series of short snowshoe hikes for families on the one-quarter-mile Roof Trail, scheduled at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
November 02, 2015
Bonnie Schwartz Selected as Superintendent of Jewel Cave National Monument
Bonnie Schwartz, a 25-year veteran of the National Park Service, has been selected as the new Superintendent of Jewel Cave National Monument.
