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COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
The Oglala Dakota named this area mako sica, land bad, probably because of how difficult the region is to traverse — sudden ravines, dramatic cliffs, long and shadeless expanses. They didn’t view the land with enmity, though. Rather, the Oglala Dakota and other indigenous people view the Badlands as a sacred place.
The starkness of the Badlands is the result of the recession of an ancient inland sea. The Oglala Dakota were the first people to deduce the immemorial history of this special place when they encountered the remains of sea life throughout the land.
A Century of Hospitality
The dramatic geography of Badlands National Park and the sweeping plains of Buffalo Gap National Grasslands serve as a backdrop to the community of Wall, South Dakota. In fact, this town takes its name from the anomalous stone walls found throughout the Badlands. Wall has existed for over a century, but during all of those years, one thing has certainly remained consistent in this friendly place: its signature western hospitality.
From its beginning, Wall has been providing its residents and its visitors with a hospitable and helpful place to rest, restock, live and thrive. The community was originally established in the summer of 1907 as a railroad station for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, and was formally incorporated as the city of Wall on January 25, 1908. During that same period, a U.S. Postal route was introduced, schools were built, phone lines went in and the Cheyenne Valley Electric Company was established. Wall had the heart and capacity to meet the needs of travelers, and people were discovering that this growing city was a place where they could hang their hats and raise their families.
As the community continued to grow, grain elevators were built to serve farmers in the region and a town dam was constructed to provide water for fire protection. A train depot, blacksmith, post office and drug store were also constructed to bolster the life of residents. Even a restaurant and a bar popped up during these times, furthering the community's capacity to serve its residents and its visitors.
More than a hundred years later, the city of Wall has grown even more and is still supporting its residents and offering a comfortable bed, a delicious meal, an unforgettable encounter with nature and cold cups of water to its many visitors.
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Meet Your Chamber
The origins of the Wall-Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce are found in a group of business leaders who met and hosted events to benefit the community of Wall. Eventually, this group decided to formalize their efforts and officially incorporated as an organization in 1968.
Today, the Chamber remains a strong and active organization that facilitates community events and programs. The Chamber also strives to promote its members. The Chamber continues to grow in its membership and is looking forward to serving the Wall-Badlands area for years to come.
VISION: The WallBadlands Area Chamber of Commerce provides active leadership to promote and advocate business growth to make Wall a proud and dynamic community.
MISSION: The Wall-Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce proudly serves its members by acting as a liaison in the promotion of business, tourism and community growth.
BOARD/STAFF: Executive Director, Katie Bruce; Board President, Gina Kraut; Vice President, Bobbi Dartt; Treasurer, Annie Tice-Poseley; Directors, Amanda Kjerstad, Liliya Stone, Pam Johnson, Ashley Kier, Wayne Shull, Lex Heathershaw.
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Executive Director Katie Bruce
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Build and strengthen your network by meeting other Chamber Members which will help grow your business and attract new clients.
#1 Luncheons held monthly at various local eateries.
Celebrating the successes of the Chamber and recognizing Chamber and community members through the presentation of awards. #2 #3
Networking
Member Benefits
Annual Meeting
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Event Sponsorship Opportunities
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Legislative Candidate Forums
Committees
Chamber members are invited to participate on the various Chamber committees.
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Promotion
Members can increase visibility through these Chamber outlets. The Chamber encourages economic growth by promoting local spending, tourism and events to bring more businesses and customers to our members.
Ribbon Cuttings
Businesses can request a ribbon cutting for becoming a new Chamber member, celebrating a milestone anniversary, opening a new location, etc.
Weekly E-Blast
Sent weekly on Thursdays to WallBadlands Area Chamber of Commerce Members.
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Member Benefits
The Wall-Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year. Each is designed to benefit the community and its members in unique ways.
Chamber Annual Meeting
Held annually in April. Community and Chamber Members gather to learn about the work of the Chamber over the year as well as celebrate the accomplishments of community members and businesses for their outstanding work and dedication to our community.
Chamber Holiday Sweepstakes
The Chamber Holiday Sweepstakes rewards community members for shopping local during the holiday season. Sponsored and organized by the Wall-Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee, the Chamber Holiday Sweepstakes offers Wall Buck$ as great prizes for those who shop and buy local. Chamber businesses are provided with Chamber Holiday Sweepstakes punch cards to give to shoppers. Businesses initial the shopper’s card for every $10 they spend at the business. When a shopper’s punch card is full they can drop it in a drop box located at various locations around town for a chance to win Wall Buck$.
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Community Appreciation Supper
Held annually before the Wall High School Homecoming football game. The Wall-Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee invites all Wall community members to a FREE Community Appreciation Supper as a way to say ‘thank you’ for patronizing our local businesses.
Crazy Days Shopping Events
Started during the Christmas season of 2021, the Chamber invited Retail Members to offer various deals/ sales for shoppers to enjoy. The event is held in the Spring and Fall.
Pancake Supper
Held Annually at the Wall Drug Café, the Chamber’s Pancake Supper is one of the biggest events of the year! The Wall-Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee invites all community members to a FREE pancake feed, and children are given the opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap and share their Christmas wishes.
Community Clean Up Day
Held annually in May. Community members come together to help keep the Wall area clean. Volunteers roll up their sleeves and pick up litter throughout town.
Annual Wall Celebration
Wall community members gather in Wall the second weekend each July for the Annual Wall Celebration. Organized by the Wall-Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce Celebration Committee, the event offers a variety of activities, including parade, live music, kids activities and much more!
City Wide Yard Sale/ Scavenger’s Journey
Held annually in June, in conjunction with the state-wide Scavenger’s Journey, giving community members the opportunity to sell used items they no longer need.
605 Day
Will always be held on 6/05. It’s a day of entertainment, activities, food and shopping. Celebrating all things South Dakota.
“Shop Small. Shop Wall.”
Our year round shop local campaign.
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Events & Programs
This local observatory has been making some big discoveries for the last decade. Last summer, Badlands Observatory opened its doors to visitors for the first time, and the experiences have been astronomical.
Discovering Awe at Badlands Observatory
Teresa Hofer and her life-partner, Ron Dyvig, founded Badlands Observatory, located just six miles outside of Wall. The couple was drawn to the area because of the nationally-recognized dark skies found in the Badlands region. For over 10 years, Ron and Teresa have led the charge in the scientific research that’s been happening at the astronomical observatory, including the discovery of 25 main belt asteroids. The 26 inch Newtonian reflector telescope has been the flagship instrument in these endeavors.
Last year was the first year that Ron and Teresa opened the observatory to tourists, and they couldn’t be more pleased with the experience of sharing the awe of space with others. Guests to the observatory are able to view the sun, moon, galaxies, star clusters and planetary nebulae using the public telescopes on the outdoor observation deck.
“We had visitors from 25 states and three countries last summer,” Teresa said. “That was quite rewarding. We got wonderful reviews.” Visitors are able to reserve Dark Sky tours and take daytime facility tours at Badlands Observatory. Depending on the time of year of their visit, different planets will be on display. “Everybody who sees Saturn for the first time in a telescope is in awe,” Teresa said.
One of the joys that Ron and Teresa report is witnessing families who have never seen the Milky Way before set eyes on our home galaxy for the first time. “When they get to our area they are just totally mesmerized,” Teresa said. To book your Dark Sky tour, visit badlandsobservatory.com.
Daytime facility tours
Nightly stargazing, weather permitting
Located six miles east of Wall
12 Ash Street, Quinn, SD
605.381.1521
Email: observatory@goldenwest.net
For reservations and to discover more, visit badlandsobservatory.com
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Recognizing Excellence in Wall
Each year the Chamber recognizes community members and Chamber Members for their outstanding work within the Wall-Badlands Area through a presentation of awards at the Wall-Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.
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Teacher of the Year
Recognizes a teacher in the Wall School District who went above and beyond during the last school year.
Friend of the Chamber
This award recognizes an individual who supports the Chamber in various ways.
Business Improvement Award
Recognizing the hard work, money and effort put forth by our members to make improvements to their facilities.
Golden Pineapple
An individual who is nominated by the community for providing outstanding customer service. The recipient of this award makes the customer experience a great one by going above and beyond their duty to provide service.
Volunteer of the Year
Someone who dedicates many hours of service to the community through volunteer work.
Lifetime Achievement
This special award recognizes a Wall community member who has devoted many years to serving the Wall community.
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Winners
Award
A Gem of a Community: A Relocation Story
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Like Family
“We finished the interview and the principal asked if it would be OK if we drove out to the school,” Ashley said. “I was a little confused because we were, after all, sitting in the school interviewing. But we jumped in the school vehicle and drove north of town. I wasn’t sure where we were going.” Ashley was rightly confused. Wasn’t this where she was to teach? But Ashley was up for the adventure, so she rode with the principal about 22 miles north of town to the Big White Country Schoolhouse. This one-room schoolhouse is where Ashley, if she accepted the job, would be teaching grades kindergarten through sixth grade under one roof.
“My husband and I decided that I would teach one year here and then we'd move on after I got a year of teaching under my belt. But that one year became two. And then three. And then 13.” Ashley fell in love with the close-knit community she discovered in the Wall area. “It
was like a family. Some of the people that we’re closest to now we met during those first few years of teaching out there at the schoolhouse. It’s just a gem of a community.”
Ashley now teaches middle school and high school math in town, but she credits a lot of her teaching chops to her time at that one-room schoolhouse. “I had to wear a lot of hats out there, but I look back at that time and I realize that I’m the teacher I am today because of it.”
Opportunities
Ashley and her husband discovered the joys of raising a family in a community like Wall. “It's a safe community where our kids can be outside rollerblading and riding bikes, and we don’t have to worry at all — which is a really big blessing for my family,” she said. Ashley, her husband and her three kids enjoy the easy access to world-class outdoor recreation while still enjoying some great municipal amenities like Wall’s city pool.
“And we can grow here;
there's a lot of opportunity and possibilities here.” Ashley and her husband have also appreciated the tremendous opportunities related to their careers. “My husband and I have also been blessed career-wise here in Wall. I’m living my dream as a teacher and he has his own mechanic business and he’s also able to help out at Wall Drug. We’ve both been able to expand our careers really well here.”
Unexpected things
Ashley, her husband and her three kids have discovered something wonderful in Wall: a safe, supportive and beautiful place to live. “Sometimes the most unexpected things in life happen. It was very unexpected to end up in a small town, western South Dakota, which is completely different from eastern South Dakota where I grew up.” Sometimes, the best things in life are found in the adventure of the unexpected. And for Ashley and her family, they found something priceless in this gem of a community: a home.
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Relocation
Ashley Kier was living in Sioux Falls when she got the chance to interview for a rural teaching job in the Wall area. She was excited for the opportunity, so she made the drive over I-90 and interviewed with the principal. The interview process was a great experience. But then something happened that Ashley didn’t expect.
An Award-Winning Education System
We met Ashley Kier on the previous pages. She relocated to Wall to pursue a teaching career. And 13 years later, Ashley and her family adore living, working and playing in their new hometown of Wall.
Another noteworthy feature of this community that Ashley has some great insight about is the outstanding school system in Wall. “It might sound really cheesy,” Ashley said, “but it’s like a giant family with this school. You really can witness the preschoolers and kindergarteners grow up and go through the education system because that process happens in one building.” The school has separate wings for the different grades, but different ages of students still get to interact with each other on a regular basis. “There’s a lot of interaction between the middle and high school students here, which is really great,” Ashley said.
All three of Ashley’s kids attend the Wall School District, and they love the tightknit feel of the school combined with the incredible number of opportunities provided there. “We have about 280 students enrolled at one time, but for such a small school, we have a great reputation for athletics — from the boys football program, to the girls basketball program
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and everything in between. Kids can do band, choir, oral interpretation. There’s a lot of opportunities for kids to really grow here.”
And with low student to teacher ratios, students can get the unique, personalized attention they need to thrive. “We have teachers with great experience who bring a lot to the table. And great administrators, too,” Ashley said. As a teacher and as a mom, Ashley can’t say enough about what the Wall School District has meant to her. “I would have never thought I would be teaching in a smaller community like this and raising my kids here. But this is exactly where my husband and I need to be and where my kids need to be.”
Education & Schools
Educational Excellence
The student to teacher ratios at the Wall School district is low (11 to 1). The teachers here are highly experienced, having taught for an average of 17 years. The Wall School District also has a 100% high school completion rate.
Awards
2017 National Title I Distinguished School Award
2014-2015, 2015-2016: Wall High School, state “status” ranking, top 10%
2014: Newsweek’s list of best schools in the nation
US News, Best High School, bronze ranking
2012, 2018: Wall Elementary School, National Blue Ribbon School
2012: Wall Elementary and High School, Exemplary School
2011: Wall Elementary Nationally Recognized Title 1 School
2006-2011: Distinguished School District
Top Ten Schools in South Dakota
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An Epic Business Landscape
The Wall area offers future residents excellent economic opportunities, entertainment, and an unparalleled quality of life, all with the surrounding beauty of the Badlands. Wall's location and proximity to Interstate 90 offers easy access to Rapid City, located only 52 miles west, and the many area attractions throughout the Black Hills, including Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial.
Healthy, sustainable growth is the focus of community leaders. To meet the needs of both current and future residents, the Wall Chamber of Commerce and Wall Economic Development Corporation aggressively pursue community development opportunities. The Wall Chamber of Commerce strives to create a more attractive place to do business and visit by combining efforts with the tourism and hospitality industries. The Chamber and Wall Economic Development Corporation, with the mission to be a catalyst for dynamic growth, paints a bright future for the community.
Community leaders are focused on growing the community while not losing the charm of a small, rural community in South Dakota. Workforce development, attracting new business and industry, and addressing housing concerns will routinely be addressed by community leaders. The Chamber strategically partners with government and community organizations to provide a voice in state and local government. By supporting economic development and public policies, we strive to maintain a friendly environment among local businesses.
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Using the tools available through the Chamber, area businesses are able to take advantage of a variety of resources. By using these tools, businesses are able to successfully seize opportunities that will help them prosper in today's unique economic times.
Four of the top reasons to bring your business to Wall.
• South Dakota has no state corporate or personal income tax
• Wall has no personal property or business inventory tax
• South Dakota was named the second most business-friendly state in the U.S.
• There were no state-mandated shutdowns during COVID-19. Run your business your way.
Keep more money in your pocket by living in Wall.
The cost of living in Wall comes in at just 86 percent of the national average. These major savings result in an opportunity to build wealth and enjoy a higher standard of living. Wall is a smart choice for professionals and families.
The average price for buying or building a home in Wall is $153,400. The national average is $231,200.
If you’re looking to build that dream house, lots are available with space to spare and views that stun. Let the kids (and the dogs) play to their heart’s content. If there’s an entrepreneur in the family, both Wall and South Dakota offer several generous grants and low-interest loans for budding business leaders.
Residents of Wall enjoy easy access to everyday medical, pharmacy and dental needs. For more specialized care, Rapid City is just an hour away and offers some of the best medical care in the region.
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Work Force Incentives
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Wall at a Glance Population 709
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Golden West Companies West River Electric Assoc Wall Drug Store Wall School District USDA Forest Service Badlands National Park First Interstate Bank Utilities Electricity West River Electric Association Taxes Sales Tax 4% Corporate Income Tax 0 Local Wage Tax 0 Personal Income Tax 0 Personal Property Tax 0 Local Occupation Tax 0 State Property Tax 0 City Sales Tax 2%
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89 degrees Annual avg. Rainfall 15-18 inches Annual avg. Snowfall 6-10 inches Annual Wind Speed 11 mph
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wall-badlands.com 23 Wall at a Glance Nearby Cities Rapid City 52 Miles Pierre 114 Miles Sioux Falls 287 Miles Nearest Metro Areas Denver, CO 454 Miles Omaha, NE 479 Miles Minneapolis, MN 559 Miles Kansas City, KS 663 Miles Chicago, IL 868 Miles Housing Total Housing Units 438 Total Households 2000 Census 349 Rental Apartments Wall Ridge Apartments 8 units Prairie Village Apartments 27 units Christianson Apartments 8 units Telecommunications Golden West Telecommunications - telephone, cable television, and Internet service provider
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Although Wall, South Dakota, is the year-round home of only 700 people, there’s a wide variety of shopping opportunities supported by the two million visitors to Wall each year.
The eclectic shopping on Wall’s Main Street is just one of the features the town offers that makes it so unique. Browse through shops offering beautiful Black Hills Gold jewelry, unique Badlands souvenirs and other assorted novelties that make great reminders of your stay in the area.
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Shopping
A visit to Wall Drug also offers a variety of shopping opportunities for visitors. Featuring high-quality leather, authentic western wear, hand-made fudge and one-of-a-kind souvenirs, Wall Drug offers a little something for everyone. Be sure to stop into this 76,000 square foot wonderland of free attractions during your visit!
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4th Avenue Floral
402 Norris Street Wall, South Dakota 57790 (605) 279-1115
Badlands & Co.
513 Main Street Wall, South Dakota 57790 (605) 279-2297
Badlands Harley Davidson 601 Main Street Wall, South Dakota 57790 (605) 279-2288
Badlands Natural History Association
Badlands NP Highway 240
Interior, South Dakota 57750 (605) 433-5489
Badlands Trading Post Exit 131 on I-90 Philip, South Dakota 57567 (605) 433-5411
Buffalo Gift Shop 530 Main Street Wall, South Dakota 57790 (605) 279-2167
Dakota Mercantile/Dakota Outlet 517 Main Street Wall, South Dakota 57790 (605) 279-2175
Dakota Sky Stone 511 Main Street
Wall, South Dakota 57790 (605) 279-2023
Gold Diggers 505 Main Street Wall, South Dakota 57790 (605) 279-2354
Nanna's Mercantile 609 Glenn Street Wall, South Dakota 57790 (605) 863-0727
The Little Outpost 526 Main Street Wall, South Dakota 57790 (605) 279-2393
Treat U Boutique treatuboutique.com
Wall Drug 510 Main Street Wall, South Dakota 57790 (605) 279-2175
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Shopping
Wall Drug Cafe
In true Wall Drug fashion, the Wall Drug Cafe is a family-friendly, high quality and convenient way to feed the whole crew. Dig into one of the famous hot beef sandwiches and make sure to finish your meal off with a homemade donut — and take a dozen with you to go.
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Dining
As Wall has grown, so has its dining options. From a classic steakhouse experience to hip coffee shop fare, Wall has the options that diners are looking for.
Salty Steer
New to town. Serving a high end gastropub style menu, including steak, chicken, pork and even wood-fired pizza! If you need something sweet after this delectable meal, check out Sweet-Sour-Spiked next door. You can also stop at Badlands Bodega on the way out to stock up on supplies.
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Dairy Queen
Summers on the prairie can get hot. Cool off a bit with an iconic ice cream from Dairy Queen. And if you’re feeling hungry, order a burger or some chicken strips to go with that Blizzard.
Badlands
Saloon & Grille
Burgers, pizza, amazing appetizers and more all await you at Badlands Saloon & Grille. This classic taste of South Dakota flavors is a great choice for adventurers and families alike. And if you’re really looking for a bonafide steakhouse experience, visit after 5 p.m. and order a juicy ribeye or filet.
Stompin’ Grounds Coffeehouse
Need a caffeine boost while in Wall? How about a hearty breakfast or lunch? Look no further than Stompin’ Grounds. This locally owned coffee shop has a big personality with a small town atmosphere. Drive-through or stay for awhile.
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Dining
Prairie Meets Play in Wall. Our town is your destination for outdoor sports like hiking, biking and hunting thanks to its centralized location near Badlands National Park and the Black Hills National Forest. Wall is an ideal hub for nature lovers looking to get lost in the splendor of the sky and the land or for the family looking to get out and play.
Trails
There are multiple day hike opportunities close to Wall. Badlands National Park is located just minutes south of town, and offers hikers trails of various difficulty levels. One thing all hikers in the Badlands can be assured of is this — the scenic views of the national park, which includes 244,000 acres of protected area, will provide a breathtaking backdrop to their day of outdoor fun.
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Wildlife
The Wall area offers plenty of chances to view wildlife that are native to the area. The nearby Badlands National Park and the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands contain a variety of critters to observe. Prairie dogs are a South Dakota staple and can be readily seen in several areas at and around the Badlands.
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Other wildlife commonly seen in the area include: birds, mule deer, pronghorn, coyotes and bighorn sheep. The American Bison, sometimes called buffalo, can be seen wandering Badlands National Park. The bison found in the Badlands were introduced in 1963 and are part of one of the largest federally-managed herds in the nation.
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Outdoors Recreation
Night Sky
Fantastic views of the night sky are available at Badlands National Park as part of their Night Sky Program throughout the summer months. On Friday through Monday nights, a ranger is available at the Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater to point out the different constellations and planets. In July, the Badlands Astronomy Festival is held and offers family-friendly activities, presentations given by guest speakers and telescope viewing for amateur astronomers or anyone who enjoys a stunning star-studded sky.
Home to Badlands National Park and starry skies like no other, it’s safe to say our celestial scenery offers the optimal conditions for stargazing.
For optimal fun enjoying the stunning night skies of Badlands National Park, the Badlands Observatory in Quinn, SD offers thrilling experiences for all. Working in partnership with the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium, this research and educational facility goes the extra mile, offering visitors the opportunity to embark on nightly tours, as well as educational experiences during the day. To learn more, visit badlandsobservatory.com.
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Outdoors Recreation
Golf
The Wall Community Golf Course is a public 9-hole, par 36 course located southwest of Wall on Golf Course Road. The course offers memberships and holds Men’s league throughout the summer as well as the Annual “The Big One” golf tournament in July.
New Town Dam
Locals and visitors don’t have to go far to enjoy some watery fun. Water lovers are able to swim, fish and play in this nearby reservoir. A boating dock is available to launch your boat from.
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Park/Pool
Wall’s city park is a one-stop destination for a variety of outdoor fun. The park features an exercise and bike path, a playground, picnic shelters, basketball courts and pickleball courts. Take the bike/exercise path from the park to the other end of town to get up close and personal with the famous 80-foot Wall Drug dinosaur on the park’s bike path. The city pool located within the park is open daily June through August and FREE for all to enjoy. The park is the perfect spot for an afternoon picnic while you enjoy the sunshine.
Biking is another way to see the Badlands National Park. Biking is not allowed on the hiking trails in the park, but there are several options and routes for bicycling enthusiasts. Visitors planning to utilize biking trails in the park should research the area, as well as consult with park rangers, as routes may vary from paved to gravel. A great way to experience the best of the Badlands while on two wheels is the annual Wheelin’ to Wall ride. Discover more at wheelintowall.com.
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Shooting Ranges
Two shooting ranges and one archery range are located in Wall and are all free to utilize. The Wall Archery Range is south of the Wall Golf Course and was established in 2017. The archery range offers targets in varying distances, from 10-70 yards, to accommodate novices and experts, as well as a 3-D archery range for a realistic hunting experience.
Wall’s trap shooting range is also located near the golf course, and allows guests to shoot clay pigeons and other small targets. Situated just east of Wall is a shooting range where you can fire rifles and other larger guns at big targets.
Hunting
Wall attracts people from near and far because of its close proximity to excellent hunting throughout the year. Many hunting guides are available in the area to take visitors to key hunting destinations and help them obtain the game they’re after. Autumn in the areas surrounding Wall is great for big game prairie hunting, and spring and fall are both abuzz with turkey hunters. Pheasants, prairie dogs and coyotes are also abundant in the area and provide for great hunting opportunities.
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Dahl’s Jackalope
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A 40-foot tall Jackalope constructed out of wood scraps greet visitors to the new Dahl art shop.
Wall Drug
Free ice water. That simple phrase is what launched this humble drugstore into American road trip history forever. There’s always something new to discover with each fresh visit to Wall Drug. Find the perfect memento, chow down on some tasty grub and take in the sights and sounds of this iconic stop.
In the 1800s, pioneers across the Great Plains claimed their homesteads and set up sod houses. One of the few remaining authentic sod houses is located in the area at the Prairie Homestead. The whole family can come away with a new appreciation for the lives of the pioneers.
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Attractions
Prairie Homestead
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Badlands National Park
Nearly a quarter of a million acres make up this one-of-a-kind national park. Visitors are able to enjoy geological, paleontological, historical and cultural discoveries here. The bizarre and beautiful landscape was formed millions of years ago thanks to the forces of an ancient inland ocean. Fossils have been found in abundance on the hillsides
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Attractions
Minuteman Missile
Serving as a reminder of the Cold War, the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is a muststop for any history buff. Only decades ago, sites like this one were armed to the teeth with intercontinental ballistic missiles that were designed to serve as a deterrent of nuclear war.
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Buffalo Gap National Grasslands
The second largest National Grassland, this mix of prairie and badlands is home to a wide variety of unique wildlife, including the rare black-footed ferret. Check out the Visitor Center to learn more about the special role this protected area of land plays in the Great Plains.
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Getting Connected
Enjoy all of the charms of small town living without sacrificing access to the utilities and infrastructure of larger communities. Tap into modern city sewer and water and access the internet services that you need to run your business and relax at home.
Use our quick-start guide to open accounts with local providers, and start enjoying the comforts of your new home in Wall.
Water, Sewer and Trash Services
City of Wall
(605) 279-2663
Power West River Electric westriver.coop
(605) 279-2135 (Wall office)
(888) 279-2135 (toll-free number)
Internet, Cable And Telephone Goldenwest goldenwest.com
(855) 888-7777
Water report
The city of Wall sources its water from five different deep wells and the West River Lyman Jones Rural Water System. Recent water quality reports find that the water is very low in contaminants.
Wall Rubble Site
Yard waste can be dumped here anytime. For other types of debris, please contact the Wall Public Works Department at (605) 279-2563.
GoldenWest Bundles
Golden West offers some valuable ways to save when you combine phone, internet and cable services. Visit goldenwest. com/residential/bundles/wall for more details.
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Accommodations
Hotel/Motel
Americas Best Value Inn
201 S. Blvd. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2127
redlion.com/americas-bestvalue-inn/sd/wall/americasbest-value-inn-wall
Ann's Motel
114 4th Ave. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2501
anns-motel.business.site
Best Western Plains Motel
712 Glenn St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2145 or 800.528.1234
bestwestern.com/en_US/ book/wall/hotel-rooms/ best-western-plains-motel/ propertyCode.42022
Days Inn
212 10th Ave. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2000
wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/ wall-south-dakota/days-innwall/overview
Econo Lodge
804 Glenn St. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2121
choicehotels.com/south-dakota/ wall/econo-lodge-hotels/sd050
Sunshine Inn
608 Main St. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2178
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Super 8 711 Glenn St. Wall, SD 57790 605.743.0904
wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/ wall-south-dakota/super-8wall/overview
Travelodge
211 10th Ave. Wall, SD 57790
605.550.4806
wyndhamhotels.com/ travelodge/wall-south-dakota/ travelodge-wall/overview
Welsh's Motel 312 S. Blvd. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2271
welshsmotel.com
Camping, Cabins & Rentals
Badlands Frontier Cabins & Gift Shop
1101 Glenn St. Wall, SD 57790
888.200.8519
booking.com/hotel/us/ badlands-frontier-cabins
Badlands Motel & Campground
900 SD Hwy 377
Interior, SD 57750
605.433.5335
badlandsinteriorcampground. com
Bin 2 Quinn
605-515-3489
19797 US Hwy 14, Quinn, SD 57775
bin2quinn.net/
Bunkhouse Campground
221 Maple St. Kadoka, SD 57543
605.685.5924
bunkhousecampground.com
Sleepy Hollow RV Park
118 W. 4th Ave. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2100
sleepyhollowcampgroundsd. com
Bed & Breakfast
Circle View Guest Ranch
20055 SD-44
Scenic, SD 57780
605.433.5582
circleviewranch.com
Shearers Western Dakota Ranch Vac.
HCR 1, Box 9 Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2198 or 605.279.2300
Triangle Ranch Bed & Breakfast
23950 Recluse Rd. Philip, SD 57567
605.859.2122
bbonline.com/unitedstates/south-dakota/philip/ triangleranch
Attractions
Wall Attractions
National Grasslands Visitor's Center
708 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2125
fs.usda.gov/nebraska
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Stay Wall
606 Glenn St. Wall, SD 57790
605.454.1592
zackhoffman@gmail.com
Wall Drug Store
510 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2175
walldrug.com
Wall Golf Course
1802 Golf Course Rd. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.4653
Wheelin' to Wall Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2507
wheelintowall.com
Wounded Knee Museum
207 10th Ave. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2573
woundedkneemuseum.org
Nearby Attractions
Badlands Helicopters
21020 SD-240
Interior, SD 57750
605.673.2163
coptertours.com/badlandsheliport
Badlands National Park
25216 Ben Reifel Rd.
Interior, SD 57750
605.433.5361
nps.gov/badl
Badlands Observatory
12 Ash St.
Quinn, SD 57775
605.381.1521
badlandsobservatory.com
Crazy Horse Memorial®
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Crazy Horse, SD 57730
605.673.4681
crazyhorsememorial.org
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
24545 Cottonwood Rd. Philip, SD 57567
605.433.5552
nps.gov/mimi
Prairie Homestead
I-90 Exit 131 Cactus Flat, SD 57750
605.433.5400
prairiehomestead.com
Community Resources
Wall Community Center
501 Main St.
Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2665
wallsd.us
Wall Community Library
407 Main St.
Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2929
www.wallsd.us/library
Wall Community Park & Pool
1st Ave. & Glenn St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2399
wallsd.us/recreation
Wall Economic Development
501 Main St.
Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2658
wallsdedc.com
Wall Finance Office
501 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2663
wallsd.us
Wall Fire Department
605.279.2526 or 911
wallsd.us
Wall Municipal Airport Airport Rd. & West 4th Ave.
Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2666
Wall Police/Sheriff
Department 411 Main St.
Wall, SD 57790
Emergency: 911 Non-
Emergency: 605.394.2151
Wall Public Works
307 Norris St.
Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2563
wallsd.us/publicworks
Wall Rodeo Arena
917 Floyd St. Wall SD 57790
wallsd.us
Wall-Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce
501 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2665
wall-badlands.com
Charitable Organizations
American Legion Post #246
501 Main St.
Wall, SD 57790
wallsd.us
wall-badlands.com 51 Directory
Badlands National Park
Conservancy P.O. Box 495 Rapid City, SD 57709
605.220.8719
badlandsconservancy.org
Badlands Natural History Assoc
20695 SD-240
Interior, SD 57750
605.433.5489
badlandsnha.org
Badlands Quilters
P.O. Box 52, Wall, SD 57790
Black Hills Parks & Forests
26611 US Hwy 385
Hot Springs, SD 57747
605.745.7020
blackhillsparks.org
Community Education of the Black Hills
730 E. Watertown St. Rapid City, SD 57701
605.394.5120
communityeducationclasses.org
Quinn VFW
Quinn, SD
Shriners - Old McDonald Brigade
P.O. Box 118 Wall, SD 57790
605.685.8524
Wall Booster Club Wall, SD 57790
Wall Rodeo Booster Club
Wall, SD 57790
Education
Wall School #51-5 401 South Blvd. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2156
wall.k12.sd.us
Western Dakota Tech 800 Mickelson Dr. Rapid City, SD 57790 605.718.2400 wdt.edu
Religious Organizations
Evangelical Free Bible Church 330 W. 4th Ave. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2867
First Lutheran Church 504 Norris St. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2453
St Patrick's Catholic Church 701 Norris St. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2542
Wall United Methodist Church 602 Norris St. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2359
Government & Political
East Pennington Conservation District
24 Creighton Rd. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2519
sdconservation.org/ eastpenningtoncd
Pennington County Commissioners
130 Kansas City St. Rapid City, SD 57701
605.394.2171
pennco.org/commission
Dining & Drinks
Badlands Saloon & Grille
509 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2210
visitbadlandssaloon.com
Salty Steer
600 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2700
Stompin Grounds Coffeehouse
112 S. Blvd. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.1055
Wall Dairy Queen 118 South Blvd Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2655
dairyqueen.com/en-us/ locations/sd/wall/110-southblvd/6336
Wall Drug Café 510 Main St. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2175
walldrug.com/things-to-do/ restaurant
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Individual Supporters
Bev Dartt
Bill Bielmaier
Bonnie Law
Candee Kitterman
Cristina Nesseth
Dan Hauk
Dawn Hilgenkamp
Gary Keyser
Harland & Lori Walker
Jonny Winn-Holsether
Juanita Schroeder
Judy Goldhammer
Kari Welsh
Larry Eisenbraun
Linda Hiltner
Mary Williams
Patt Hustead
Rick Hustead
Ron Dinger
Sarah Hustead
Local Services
Country Cupboard Food Pantry
509 Glenn St. Wall, SD 57790
wallsd.us
East Pennington Co. Ambulance
210 2nd Ave. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2620
wallsd.us
East Pennington Co. Transit Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2430
wallsd.us
Wasta Fire Department
Wasta, SD 57790
Agriculture
Ascend Ag Inc. Wall, SD 605.279.3808
Dakota Mill & Grain 111 2nd Ave. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2261
dakotamill.com
Automotive
Badlands Automotive 216 4th Ave. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2827
badlandstradingpost.com
Common Cents 207 South Blvd Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2440
commoncentsstores.com
M&M Sales 201 South Blvd W Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2227
Wall Auto Livery 311 South Blvd Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2325
Wall Auto Repair & Glass
706 Hustead St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2290
Construction & Maintenance
Cornerstone Industries & Construction Services
P.O. Box 439
Wall, SD 57790
605.441.1779
cornerstoneind.com
Nohr Wortman Engineering 309 Walnut St., Ste. 200 Yankton, SD 57078
605.665.1214
nohrwortmann.com
Peno Construction P.O. Box 63 Wall, SD 57790
605.209.5415
SWIFTEC INC
504 Glenn St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2622
swiftecinc.com
Wall Building Center 109 South Blvd Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2158
acehardware.com/storedetails/15596
Business Services
Evergreen Office Solutions
811 St. Joseph St. Rapid City, SD 57701
605.343.8265
evergreenofficeproducts.com
wall-badlands.com 53 Directory
Financial Services
Black Hills Federal Credit Union
115 South Blvd West Wall, SD 57790
605.718.1818
bhfcu.com
Crew Agency
21290 SD Hwy 240 Philip, SD 57567
605.533.5411 or 888.433.8750 crewagencyltd.com
Edward Jones/Hal Bailey 3464 Sturgis Rd., Ste. 400 Rapid City, SD 57702
605.342.5282
edwardjones.com/us-en/ financial-advisor/hal-bailey
Edward Jones/Tyler T. Trevillyan
651 N. Creek Dr., Ste. 104 Rapid City, SD 57703
605.939.7622
edwardjones.com/us-en/ financial-advisor/tylertrevillyan
Farm Bureau Financial Services
115 6th Ave. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2411
fbfs.com/find-an-agent/ justoneisenbraun
First Interstate Bank 418 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2141
locations.firstinterstatebank. com/sd/wall/418-main-st
Hub International Insurance
418 Main St. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2545
hubinternational.com
Media & Marketing
Black Hills & Badlands
Tourism Assoc
1851 Discovery Cir. Rapid City, SD 57701 605.355.3700
blackhillsbadlands.com
Robert Sharp & Associates
3615 Canyon Lake Dr. #1 Rapid City, SD 57702 605.341.5226
robertsharpassociates.com
Health & Wellness
Cutting Edge Salon & Tanning 115 W. 4th Ave. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2935
Monument Health Wall Clinic 112 7th Ave. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.2149
directory.monument.health/ facility/sd/wall/112-7th-avenue
Wall Drug Pharmacy
510 Main St. Wall, SD 57790 605.279.1931
walldrug.com
Real Estate & Property Management
Arneson Auction Service
20886 River Rd. Elm Springs, SD 57791
605.798.2525
arnesonauction.com
Karen Soderquist Team/ ReMax Results
1240 Jackson Blvd. Rapid City, SD 57702
605.381.4300
homesnap.com/KARENSODERQUIST/gmb
General Services
Pennington County Courant
212 4th Ave. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2565
ravellettepublications.com
Rush Funeral Home
P.O. Box 607 Phillip, SD 57567
605.279.2592
rushfuneralhome.com
Wall Food Center 103 South Blvd Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2331
Shopping & Retail
4th Ave Floral & Gifts
402 Norris St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.1115
4thaveflr@goldenwest.net
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Badlands & Co.
513 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2297
visitbadlandsandco.com
Badlands Harley Davidson
601 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2288
blackhillshd.com
Badlands Trading Post 21290 SD-240
Philip, SD 57567
605.433.5411
badlandstradingpost.com
Buffalo Gift Shop
530 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2167
Dakota Sky Stone
511 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.515.1737
dakotaskystone.com
Gold Diggers 505 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2354
Bhgolddiggers.com
McKayla Buechler
24505 422nd Ave.
Alexandria, SD 57311
Singing Horse Trading Post
1210 BIA 33
Porcupine, SD 57772
605.455.2143
singinghorse.net
Sue's Avon Wall, SD 57790
avon.com/?rep=sradigan
The Little Outpost
526 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2393
shopthelittleoutpost.com
Treat U Boutique Wall, SD 57790
treatuboutique.com
Wall Drug Store 510 Main St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2175
walldrug.com
Wall Food Center 103 South Blvd Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2331
Golden West Telecommunications
415 Crown St. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2161
goldenwest.com
Kieffer Sanitation
2426 E. St. Patrick St. Rapid City, SD 57702
605.342.5575
gokieffer.com
Sander Sanitation 4761 Sturgis Rd. Rapid City, SD 57702
605.342.1088
sandersanitation.com
Wall City Utilities
P.O. Box 314 Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2663
smartpayform.com/PayPage1/ wallutlwb
West River Electric Association
1200 W. 4th Ave. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2135
THE BEST CARE IN THE BEST COMMUNITY
Utilities & Services
Crown Oil
219 W. 7th St. Wall, SD 57790
westriver.coop
A special thank you to our Gold Sponsors
mythirtyone.com/us/en/ McKaylasBags/info/consultant/ aboutme
Nanna's Mercantile
609 Glenn St. Wall, SD 57790
605.863.0727
605.279.2245
De's Oil & Propane
Primary Care
215 7th Ave. W. Wall, SD 57790
605.279.2168
Monument Health Wall Clinic is a primary care, family medicine clinic that provides comprehensive care for the entire family through all phases of life, from childhood to senior years. Board certified physicians and advanced practice providers deliver individualized care for patients at this clinic.
Diagnostic Testing Capabilities Laboratory Services and X-Ray
wall-badlands.com 55
7th Ave., Wall, SD 57790
Mon-Thurs 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M. www.monument.health SERVICES
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Hours:
Health is proud to provide the best care for patients in the Wall community.
Monument
KARA STAPERT, CNP DOUGLAS EVERSON, M.D. JESSICA HARASYN, PA-C
THE BEST CARE IN THE BEST COMMUNITY
Monument Health is proud to provide the best care for patients in the Wall community.
SERVICES
Primary Care
Monument Health Wall Clinic is a primary care, family medicine clinic that provides comprehensive care for the entire family through all phases of life, from childhood to senior years. Board certified physicians and advanced practice providers deliver individualized care for patients at this clinic.
Diagnostic Testing Capabilities
Laboratory Services and X-Ray
WALL CLINIC 112 7th Ave., Wall, SD 57790 605-279-2149
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M. www.monument.health
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KARA STAPERT, CNP
DOUGLAS EVERSON, M.D. JESSICA HARASYN, PA-C
The Window to the West
Millions of visitors each year have discovered how this community located off of Interstate-90 is the quintessential American roadtrip stop. Visitors are also finding that Wall is the ideal jumping off point for top-caliber outdoor adventures. Whatever has you visiting Wall, you’ll be sure to find some of the most hospitable locals in the country. So, stop by, and enjoy everything our wonderful Wall has to offer.
As the official state sport, rodeo also makes South Dakota great. So does fast, reliable broadband. From the hills to the plains, and from youth to professional rodeos, we’re everywhere people connect.
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Freedom, independence, and tradition are just some of the values that make South Dakota great.