2009 Distinctive Destination | Hot Springs, SD Promo
2009 Distinctive Destination | Hot Springs, South Dakota Web Promo
Produced by Karla LaRive in association with Hot Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and the South Dakota Department of Tourism.
Directed and edited by Christopher Crosby.
Music By Martin Meyer
Shot entirely on location in Hot Springs, South Dakota
Southern Black Hills Region in 2009
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2009
ABOUT HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA:
Hot Springs, less than an hour from Mt. Rushmore, is famous for its healing waters, impressive collection of pink sandstone buildings, scenic beauty and excess of natural and cultural resources. For more than a century, Hot Springs has welcomed visitors who have come to enjoy the warm-water swimming pool of Evans Plunge. The plunge and its therapeutic healing water is a cornerstone of the history of Hot Springs and it is the oldest tourist attraction in the region. At the flow rate of nearly 5,000 gallons per minute, Evans Plunge never contains the same water, changing entirely every hour and a half. Today, the plunge has been updated to include an indoor water park, fitness center, hot tubs and steam rooms.
Outdoor Activities:
Hot Springs is the perfect gateway to the magnificent beauty of the southern Black Hills. Just south of town is the Wild Horse Sanctuary, where more than 500 wild mustangs run free across 11,000 acres. This area is also renowned for Native American ceremonial sites, petroglyphs and spectacular scenery. Ten miles outside of Hot Springs is the Angostura Reservoir and Recreation area. Showcasing the splendor of the southern Black Hills, the lake has room for boating, fishing and swimming, as well as 36 miles of shoreline and some of the finest sandy beaches in South Dakota. The site is also ideal for leisurely hikes and bike rides.
Archeology & Natural Resources:
Archeology fans will find something to love in the area. Hot Springs is home to the world-famous Mammoth Site, an active paleontology research site that includes the remains of 58 Ice Age mammoths and 27 other prehistoric species, most an estimated 26,000 years old. One of the nation's oldest National Parks, Wind Cave National Park is just minutes north of town. It has 119 miles of known passageways loaded with a maze of unusual formations and is home to abundant wildlife such as bison, elk, deer, antelope, prairie dogs and coyotes.
Hot Springs is the cultural capital of the Black Hills, offering an array of diverse shops, world-class art galleries, annual arts festivals, restaurants and hotel accommodations. More than 35 sandstone structures are located in the downtown area. From the paved Freedom Trail, which winds under a waterfall and along the banks of the Fall River in the heart of town, visitors can see the century-old buildings, including the four-story schoolhouse built in 1893, now home to the Fall River County Pioneer Museum, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which houses the Battle Mountain Museum.
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South Dakota House of Representatives - L.D.13
1/30/2018
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Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City (Lakota: Mni Lúzahaŋ Otȟúŋwahe; Swift Water City) is the second-largest city in the State of South Dakota, and the county seat of Pennington County. Named after Rapid Creek on which the city is established, it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range. The population was 67,956 as of the 2010 Census. Rapid City is known as the Gateway to the Black Hills and the City of Presidents. The city is split by a low mountain ridge that divides the western and eastern parts of the city. Ellsworth Air Force Base is located on the outskirts of the city. Camp Rapid, a part of the United States Army National Guard, is located in the western part of the city. The historic Old West town of Deadwood is nearby. In the neighboring Black Hills are the popular tourist attractions of Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, and Wind Cave National Park.
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BUTTE MT KOA Butte Montana
Butte-KOA is located on I-90 & I-15. Exit 126 onto Montana Street, and then it's an easy find by following the signs. Butte-KOA, mid way between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, is the best place to camp while exploring historic Butte, Montana.
Known as one of the largest Historical Districts in America, Butte is easy to explore. Just hop onto Old Number One, the trolley car that boards next door to KOA at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. You'll need time to see Berkeley Pit, an engineering marvel, and the largest truck-operated open-pit copper mine in America. Mansions of old-time mining barons cluster in Butte neighborhoods & old mining rigs stand tall on the skyline - certain to be a photographer's paradise.
After sightseeing, lace up hiking boots or maybe golf shoes-Jack Nicklaus designed Butte's Old Works Golf Course. Fish in nearby streams, stroll a trail and feed the ducks, swim in the heated pool, treat yourself to KOA's Deli fare and toast marshmallows in the evening over newly installed fire pits. Whether you are RVing, camping in a tent, or renting one of the KOA Kabins, the Butte Montana KOA Team will extend a warm Western welcome & go the extra mile to make your stay a comfortable and pleasant experience. So check out this unique town -- also known as the richest hill on earth.
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2015 South Dakota State of the State Address
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2013 State of the State Address
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Deadwood, South Dakota
Deadwood (Lakota: Owáyasuta; To approve or confirm things) is a city in South Dakota, United States, and the county seat of Lawrence County. It is named after the dead trees found in its gulch. The population was 1,270 according to the 2010 census. The city includes the Deadwood Historic District, a National Historic Landmark District, whose borders may be the city limits.
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Deep Talks - Mark Eyre - October 2019
Marc Eyre, director of electric operations at Black Hills Energy, discussed the history of industry and the development of power resources in the Black Hills, with an emphasis on Homestake Mining Company and Sanford Lab. He also addressed the preparations Black Hills Energy is making for future energy needs.