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Dear Visitors,
Why Leaves Change Color A green leaf is green because of the presence of a group of pigments known as chlorophylls. When they are abundant in the leaf's cells, as they are during the growing season, the chlorophylls' green color dominates and masks out the colors of any other pigments that may be present in the leaf. Thus the leaves of summer are characteristically green. The chlorophylls have a vital function: they capture some of the sun's energy and utilize it in the manufacture of the plant's food- simple sugars which are produced from water and carbon dioxide. These sugars are the basis of the plant's nourishment - the sole source of the carbohydrates needed for growth and development. In their food-manufacturing process, the chlorophylls themselves break down and thus are being continually "used up." During the growing season, however, the plant replenishes the chlorophyll so that the supply remains high and the leaves stay green. But as autumn approaches, certain influences both inside and outside the plant cause the chlorophylls to be replaced at a slower rate than they are being used up. During this period, with the total supply of chlorophylls gradually dwindling, the "masking" effect slowly fades away. Then other pigments that have been present (along with the chlorophylls) in the cells all during the leaf's
Thank you for choosing the beautiful Black Hills as your travel destination.
in Deadwood
The Board of Directors and Staff of the Deadwood Chamber & Visitors Bureau would like to welcome everyone who has traveled to the hills for a vacation or if you're just passing through. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you in historic Deadwood.
life begin to show through. These are the carotenoids; they give us colorations of yellow, brown, orange, and the many hues in between. The reds, the purples, and their blended combinations that decorate autumn foliage come from another group of pigments in the cells called anthocyanins. These pigments are not present in the leaf throughout the growing season as are the carotenoids. They develop in late summer in the sap of the cells of the leaf, and this development is the result of complex interactions of many influences - both inside and outside the plant. Their formation depends on the breakdown of sugars in the presence of bright light as the level of a certain chemical (phosphate) in the leaf is reduced. During the summer growing season, phosphate is at a high level. It has a vital role in the breakdown of the sugars manufactured by chlorophyll. But in the fall, phosphate, along with the other chemicals and nutrients, moves out of the leaf into the stem of the plant. When this happens, the sugar-breakdown process changes, leading to the production of anthocyanin pigments. The brighter the light during this period, the greater the production of anthocyanins and the more brilliant the resulting color display we see. When the days of autumn are bright and cool, and the nights chilly but not freezing, the brightest colorations usually develop.
Oktoberfest — Oct. 4-5 Join Deadwood as it celebrates Oktoberfest. Enjoy live German music, the second annual Tour de Oktoberfest, free food and dancing. Bring the whole family and join us for the now famous Wiener Dog Races and Beer Barrel Games, plus plenty of polkaing.
It's the end of the year and as always the Deadwood Chamber & Visitors Bureau has some great events planned. Check out these great events and call Black Hills Central Reservations for great room rates as well as the best packages anywhere at 1-800-3448826. October 4 & 5 - Oktoberfest - Celebrate in Deadwood with the craziest Oktoberfest in the region. We'll host the annual Weiner Dog Races, Tour de Oktoberfest, Beer Barrel Games, German Food Cook-Off, Polka Fest and much more. October 10 - 13 - Wild West Songwriter's Festival - One of Deadwood's best new events. Sit in an intimate setting and hear songwriters sing and tell the stories about how they wrote their songs for entertainers like Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Big & Rich and many more. We'll also host some incredible acts like Blues great, Keb Mo, up and coming artists like the Farm and more. October 25 - 26 - Deadweird - Dress up or come to watch over 1,000 costumed characters compete for over $8,000 in prize money in this city-wide celebration. We'll also host a Monster's Ball on Friday night.
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November-December - Deadwood's Winter Wonderland - Celebrate with Deadwood for holiday celebrations throughout November and December. You'll find incredible shopping, entertainment, lights and more. Thank you again for choosing Deadwood as your travel destination. We hope to see you very soon. For more information on any Deadwood special event, check out our website at www.deadwood.com. Pat Roberts President Deadwood Chamber & Visitors Bureau
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Lodging, Dining & Gaming Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Schedule Of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fall Foliage Frontman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Colorful Roadtrip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Winners In Deadwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mickelson Trail Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Legends of Deadwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 & 15 Deals in the Black Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17, 18 DESTINATION DEADWOOD STAFF: Letitia Lister - Publisher Dru Thomas - Ad Director/Project Manager
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Schedule of Events: Oct. 4 Noon to 4 p.m.: Oktober Polka Fest at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort 4-6 p.m.: Registration for the second annual Tour de Oktoberfest (a chance to play games at various Deadwood locations and win prizes), Oyster Bay 6 p.m.: Brat giveaway and beer tasting, Oyster Bay 5-9 p.m.: Oktober Polka Fest at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort 6-9 p.m.: Tour de Oktoberfest at Oyster Bay, Buffalo-Bodega, Gold Dust, Bullock Hotel 9:30 pm: Tour de Oktoberfest prize giveaway, Oyster Bay Oct. 5 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Chairlift Rides, downhill biking and hiking, at Terry Peak Ski Resort 11 a.m.: Registration for the Wiener Dog Races on Main St in front of Bullock Hotel Noon to 4 p.m.: Pumpkin Bake-off Contest, Main Street tent in front of the Saloon #10 Noon: Brat giveaway and beer sampling 777 Bar at the Holiday Inn Express Noon: Sidewalk sale with Main Street merchants begins Noon to 4 p.m.: Oktober Polka Fest, Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort 1 p.m.: Seventh Annual Wiener Dog Races kick-off on Main Street in front of The Bullock Hotel 2 p.m.: Registration for Beer Barrel Games in front of Gold Dust 2-4 p.m.: German Cook-Off at various locations 3 p.m.: Seventh Annual Beer Barrel Games kick-off on Main Street in front of The Gold Dust 6 p.m.: Awards at Buffalo-Bodega Complex 5-9 p.m.: Oktober Polka Fest, Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort 8 p.m.: Wife Carrying Contest at Buffalo-Bodega Complex Oct. 6 12-5 p.m.: Oktober Polka Fest, Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort
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Fall/Winter 2013-14 September 9-October 7: Monday-Thursday 1st Trolley - 7 a.m. - midnight 2nd Trolley - 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday 1st Trolley - 7 a.m. - 3 a.m. 2nd Trolley - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. 3rd Trolley - 5:20 p.m. - 10:20 p.m. Sunday 1st Trolley - 7 a.m. - midnight 2nd Trolley - 1:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. October 8, 2013-May 26, 2014 Monday-Thursday 1 Trolley - 8 a.m. - midnight Friday-Saturday 1st Trolley - 7 a.m. - 3 a.m. 2nd Trolley - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. 3rd Trolley - 5:20 p.m. - 10:20 p.m. Sunday 1st Trolley - 7 a.m. - midnight 2nd Trolley - 1:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Deadweird — Oct. 25-26 Make plans for the second annual Monster Ball in Deadwood from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 25 with a live band, dancing and prizes, followed the next night by the famous annual costume contest Oct. 26 with more than $8,000 in cash and prizes for the best costumes. Judging for the costume contest will be held from 6-9 p.m., with the winners announced at 10 p.m. Music and dancing will take place during this time, as well. Both of these events are free, so come in costume and make a spectacle of yourself or just come to watch - it is quite the sight. Locations for both events will be announced closer to Deadweird weekend. Historic Adams House Spooky Halloween "Spirited Tours" Oct. 17-19, 24-26 Catch a glimpse of Deadwood's dark side with "Spirited Tours" of the Historic Adams House at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Oct. 17-19 and 24-26. Spirited Tours offer a view of some of Deadwood's darker stories told in the beautifullyrestored Adams House Victorian mansion. Call 578-3724 for reservations and prices.
10am-12pm • 12pm-2pm • 2pm-4pm
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(1) 2-hour session (2) 2-hour sessions (3) 2-hour sessions
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Pricing for Tubing is per person for all ages 3 and up.
There is no 24-hour service. Schedule will be followed as closely as possible. Delays may be caused by weather, traffic, construction, equipment failure, etc. A fourth trolley will run during special events.
Wild West Songwriters Festival Oct. 10-13 On Oct. 10-13, Deadwood will come alive with daily performances by 27 of the most renowned songwriters from across the country. Pulling back the curtain on the music industry, the second annual Wild West Songwriters Festival promises an exclusive behind the scenes look at the music industry. More than 20 acts from the country, rock and pop world will come together to perform their biggest hits. From Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Hunter Hayes, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Big & Rich, George Strait and Reba to Fuel, Tonic, Tyler Hilton, Eric Clapton, The Farm and Restless Heart, this year's event will feature songwriters behind some of the biggest and most successful hits to take radio by storm. During the day performances will be “In the Round,” featuring three songwriters guiding the intimate, conversational show. Aside from the powerhouse performances, the Wild West Songwriters Festival plays host to four informative Panels featuring some of the industry's biggest players. Bring Your Own Demo (two panels), The Art & Craft of Songwriting and Film, TV & Brand Placement will give aspiring songwriters insights from professionals that have been in their shoes. It doesn't stop there, with a Saturday Songwriter Jam and a Bloody Mary Brunch, the weekend is jam packed with entertainment of all varieties.
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Hotel & Motel Lodging
Deadwood Mountain Grand 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 559-0386 deadwoodmountaingrand.com Deadwood’s only Boutique Hotel. The new 98-room luxury hotel is perched on a hill overlooking Historic Deadwood. Three executive king rooms along with five king suites deliver the most breathtaking views in town. Linger and enjoy the views at the creek side lobby, or enjoy an invigorating visit to the swimming pool and fitness center. You will enjoy everything from the on-site 250 car parking garage, to the world-class concierge service.
877-722-1800 www.elkhornridgervresort.com Located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, and ideally located minutes from historic Deadwood, legendary Sturgis, and Spearfish on Interstate 90 at Exit 17. An upscale RV Resort and Campground with 186 RV Sites, 36 Cabin Sites, Shower & Laundry Facilities, Swimming Pool, Hot tubs, Playground, Gift Shop and General Store, lighted tennis & basketball courts, horseshoe pits and an event center for groups of all sizes. Enjoy breakfast or lunch in the Lodge at the Corner Café.
Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort & Cabins 20189 US Hwy 85 Spearfish, SD 57783 605-722-1800
First Gold Hotel 270 Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-9777
Aught Six Grille (Deadwood Mountain Grand) 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 559-0386 deadwoodmountaingrand.com Have a light lunch or a moonlit dinner on the Aught 6 Grille’s deck overlooking Whitewood Creek. Or sit down inside to enjoy a quiet dinner of slow-roasted prime rib, fresh walleye or baked ziti -accompanied by one of the nearly 60 wines on our extensive wine list. The Deadwood Grille (Located inside The Lodge at Deadwood) 100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood (Located on Hwy. 85 across from Tatanka) 605-571-2120 877-DWD-LODG www.DeadwoodLodge.com Enjoy the distinctive flavor of our
Deadwood Mountain Grand 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 559-0386 deadwoodmountaingrand.com Get away to our Vegas-like casino play. Come visit Deadwood’s newest and most exclusive, stateof-the-art gaming locale. Our floor features more than a dozen of the latest slot games. With more than 200 machines in all to choose from and exciting table games like Blackjack, Three-Card Poker, and Texas Hold ‘Em. Table games will be open 24 hours on Friday-Saturday
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800-274-1876 www.firstgold.com Over 200 deluxe hotel accommodations, 24 hour gaming halls, dining room, Banquet and meeting rooms available. Full service lounge. On-site parking. Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming 601 Historic Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 1-800-847-2522 www.mineralpalace.com Located in the heart of historic Deadwood, the complex includes a grand and gracious 75-unit hotel, casino, a first-class restaurant saloon, liquor store, gift shop and free onsite parking for our patrons. Whether you’re partaking in Deadwood’s legendary gaming halls, exploring the stunning backcountry of the Black
Dining
Chef inspired menu, filled with unique appetizers, exquisite Seafood, Certified Angus Ranch House Steaks, and Chef Richard’s signature cuisine. The Deadwood Grille features an extensive wine selection, paired with our professional and courteous staff, to ensure you have a great dining experience. Open daily for breakfast and Dinner.
Gem Steakhouse (Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming) 601 Historic Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 1-800-847-2522 www.mineralpalace.com The Gem Steakhouse and Saloon offers hand-cut steaks and fine wine in a fun atmosphere. The Gem’s menu is based on the real-life characters featured in the well-known Deadwood television series. Our angus ribeyes, filets and sirloins have been aged at least 21 days. Our
delicious specialties include garlic ribeye and bleu sirloin. We also serve delicious buffalo meat from animals that are handselected from our own South Dakotaraised herd. Gold Nugget Buffet (First Gold Hotel & Gaming) 270 Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-9777 800-274-1876 www.firstgold.com 3 Buffets served every day in the Golden Nugget Buffet rooms. USDA Coice Prime Rib served nightly and on Friday & Saturday Prime Rib & Crab. Deli opens nightly. Oggie's Sports Bar & Emporium (Located inside The Lodge at Deadwood) 100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood
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First Gold Hotel & Gaming 270 Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-9777 800-274-1876 www.firstgold.com Eleven casinos featuring over 300 slot machines ranging from $0.01 to $25, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker and Mississippi Stud (5-card poker game) Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming 601 Historic Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732
1-800-847-2522 www.mineralpalace.com Exciting times await you, featuring more than 350 slot machines! Test your skills at blackjack, 3-card poker or double-deck black jack. Mineral Palace Progressive Slots have a 95% payout! We also offer penny, nickel, quarter, dollar, five dollar and twenty-five dollar slot machines. The Lodge at Deadwood 100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood (Located on Hwy. 85 across from Tatanka) 605-571-2131 877-DWD-LODG www.DeadwoodLodge.com
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Hills or enjoying a romantic rendezvous, our tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites offer welcome and luxurious comforts. The Lodge at Deadwood 100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood (Located on Hwy. 85 across from Tatanka) 605-584-4800 877-DWD-LODG www.DeadwoodLodge.com We offer 140 luxury rooms and suites and Deadwood’s largest indoor water play land. The Lodge also features Oggies Sports Bar, the casual finedining of the Deadwood Grille, the Deadwood Convention Center with full banquet services, a 24 hour fitness center, and a spacious Las Vegas style casino.
(Located on Hwy. 85 across from Tatanka) 605-571-2120 877-DWD-LODG www.DeadwoodLodge.com Offering an extensive menu, Oggie’s Sports Bar is a great place to meet your friends and share some spirits as you are surrounded by 12 HD TVs, where you can catch the game, or just check scores while playing pool or darts. Open daily at 10:30am. Slime Plant Bar & Lounge (Deadwood Mountain Grand) 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 559-0386 deadwoodmountaingrand.com Entertainment every night, and the menu includes tasty appetizers, salads and a nice variety of pizzas. Wash it all down with a cool Mother Lode Margarita or a couple of the ever-popular Slimeball Shots.
Opened in Dec of 2009, the Lodge offers a spacious and comfortable Las Vegasstyle casino with free on-site parking. The casino features over 260 slot games, 12 table games, roulette, the Rounder’s Poker Room and the Essentials Gift shop. Receive complimentary bottled beer and well drinks while playing at the tables. VFW 10 Pine Street Deadwood, SD 57732 605-722-9914 9:30am-12:00am Slots, liquor, live music monthly. Bingo every Monday at 6:45pm.
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Schedule of Events
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 4 Family Star Party 6:30 – 8:30 pm Children and their families are invited to join Deadwood History and the Black Hills Astronomical Society for a night of star gazing. Participants will learn about different constellations visible in our region and get a chance to find them in the night sky along with the planets Saturn, Venus and Mercury! Admission Fee. Reservations required. Days of ’76 Museum Mary Adams Program Room Chelsie Bauer, Education Director 605.578.1657 www.daysof76museum.com 18 76th Drive Deadwood, SD 57732 OCTOBER 4-6 OKTOBERFEST Friday, October 4 Noon-4:00 pm: Oktober Polka Fest at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Registration for the 2nd annual Tour de Oktoberfest, Oyster Bay 6:00 pm: Brat giveaway and beer tasting at Oyster Bay 5:00-9:00 pm: Oktober Polka Fest at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort 6:00-9:00 pm: Tour de Oktoberfest at Saloon #10, Oyster Bay, Buffalo-Bodega, Gold Dust, Bullock Hotel 9:30 pm: Tour de Oktoberfest prize giveaway, Oyster Bay Saturday, October 5 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m.: Chairlift Rides, downhill biking and hiking, at Terry Peak Ski Resort 11.00 am: Registration for the Wiener Dog Races on Main St in front of Bullock Hotel Noon – 4:00 pm: Pumpkin Bake-off Contest, Main Street tent in front of the Saloon #10 Noon: Brat giveaway and beer sampling at 777 Bar at the Holiday Inn Express Noon: Sidewalk sale with Main Street merchants begins Noon-4:00 pm: Oktober Polka Fest 1:00pm: The 7th Annual Wiener Dog Races on Main Street in front of The Bullock Hotel 2:00 pm: Registration for Beer Barrel Games in front of Gold Dust 2:00 – 4:00 pm: German Cook-Off at various locations 3:00 pm: 7th Annual Beer Barrel Games kick-off on Main Street in front of The Gold Dust 6:00 pm: Awards at Buffalo-Bodega Complex 5:00-9:00 pm: Oktober Polka Fest at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort 8:00 pm: Wife Carrying Contest at Buffalo Bodega Complex Sunday, October 6 12:00-5:00 pm: Oktober Polka Fest, Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort Deadwood Chamber of Commerce 605-578-1876, 1-800-999-1876 www.deadwood.com 767 Main St., Deadwood, SD 57732 OCTOBER 5 & 6 Children’s Play - Law & Order: Nursery Rhyme 2:00 pm This production is a hilarious investigation into the familiar nursery rhyme, Humpty Dumpty, as a crime scene. Investigators Detective Green and the Punnish Sir, have one hour to solve this crime. Full of puns and plot twists, this production is sure to appeal to all ages. Historic Homestake Opera House 605-584-2067 www.leadoperahouse.org 309 W. Main Street Lead, SD 57754 OCTOBER 9 & 13 Wild West Songwriters Festival Welcome over twenty hot-shot songwriters and artists! Features informal performances at various locations in Deadwood, writers rounds, and Grand Jam sessions. Check out www.eadwoodmountaingrand.com for more information! Various locations 605.559.0386 Deadwood, SD 57732 OCTOBER 10 Preservation Thursday: War on the Plains: An Alternative Perspective 12:00 pm The topic of conflict on the plains typically calls to mind running battles in the 19th century between U. S. Army troops and Native warriors. The plains have been the setting for conflicts of many kinds and of complex character for centuries, a number of which continue into the present. As current residents of the region, we are necessarily involved both in the consequences of these confrontations and in their continuation. Deadwood History Exhibits Director, Darrel Nelson, will look at this layered history from the perspective of academic
research and his role as a visual interpreter of the story. Admission by donation. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center 605-578-1928 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 150 Sherman St. Deadwood, SD 57732 OCTOBER 10 Keb’ Mo’ in concert 7:00 PM Blues Musician Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-1187 www.deadwoodmountaingrand.com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 OCTOBER 12 Mad Scientist Pajama Party 6:00 – 8:00 pm Grab your PJ’s and head to the Adams Museum for some science fun! We’ll become mad scientists and dive into experiments, including rocket balloon races, bobbing raisins and much more! Suggested for children in grades K-2. Admission charge. Reservations required. Adams Museum Chelsie Bauer, Education Director 605.578.1657 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 54 Sherman Street Deadwood, SD 57732 OCTOBER 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26 Spirited Tours 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 pm Are you afraid of what goes bump in the night? Have you wondered what mysteries lurk in the shadows of the Historic Adams House? Find out if you dare! Spirited Tours offers a view of some of Deadwood’s darker stories told in the beautifully-restored Victorian mansion. Admission charged. For reservations call. Historic Adams House 605-578-3724 www.deadwoodhistory.com 22 Van Buren Avenue Deadwood, SD 57732 OCTOBER 19 Variety Show 7:00 pm Historic Homestake Opera House 605-584-2067 www.leadoperahouse.org 309 W. Main Street Lead, SD 57754 OCTOBER 22 Black Hills Storytellers: Tales of Terror and Trickery 7:00 pm Join the Black Hills Storytellers for a scary evening of contemporary and traditional ghost stories. This spooky event is recommended for individuals of high school age and older. Reservations strongly recommended. Admission by donation. Adams Museum, Pioneer Room 605-722-4800 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 54 Sherman Street Deadwood, SD 57732
OCTOBER 25 Fall Festival Youth & Family Carnival 5:00-8:00 pm Games, Booths, Prizes, Candy, Fun & more! The Lookout Room turns into a spooky and fun carnival for the whole family. Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center Lookout Room 605-722-1430 www.SpearfishRecCenter.com 122 Recreations Lane Spearfish, SD 57783 OCTOBER 25-26 DEADWEIRD Friday, Oct. 25 7:00-10:00 pm - Monster Ball with a live band, dancing and prizes Saturday, Oct. 26 6:00-9:00 pm - Annual Costume Contest with more than $8,000 in cash and prizes for the best costumes . 10:00 pm – Winners being announced. The location is TBD Deadwood Chamber of Commerce 605-578-1876, 1-800-999-1876 www.deadwood.com 767 Main St., Deadwood, SD 57732 OCTOBER 25 & 26 Scariest Sleepover Ever 9:00pm – Sat, October 26, 9am Ghost stories told by actors, a reading from Deadly Departed in Deadwood Matthews Opera House 605-642-7973 www.spearfishartscenter.org 612 Main Street Spearfish, SD 57783 OCTOBER 25, 26, 30 & 31 Haunted House 4:00-8:00 pm on 10/25, 10/30 & 10/31, 12:003:00 pm on 10/26 Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center 605-722-1430 www.SpearfishRecCenter.com 122 Recreations Lane Spearfish, SD 57783
OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 3 The Woman in Black, Community Theatre 7:30 pm Thurs.–Sat. 2:00 pm Sun. What is the secret of Eel Marsh House? Highly This play combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. It gives audiences an evening of unremitting drama as they are transported into a terrifying and ghostly world. Matthews Opera House 605-642-7973 www.spearfishartscenter.org 612 Main Street Spearfish, SD 57783
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OCTOBER 24, 25 & 26 Spirited Tours 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 pm Are you afraid of what goes bump in the night? Have you wondered what mysteries lurk in the shadows of the Historic Adams House? Find out if you dare! Spirited Tours offers a view of some of Deadwood’s darker stories told in the beautifully-restored Victorian mansion. Admission charged. For reservations call. Historic Adams House 605-578-3724 www.deadwoodhistory.com 22 Van Buren Avenue Deadwood, SD 57732
NOVEMBER 7 Preservation Thursday: The 1906 Ute Arrival in the Black Hills 12:00 pm South Dakota Humanities Council Speaker’s Bureau Scholar, Donovin Sprague, will present a history of the factors which led to about 400 Ute people leaving their reservation in Utah to start a new life elsewhere. Their travels will be outlined through Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota. Will also include their residence and life in the Black Hills and the Cheyenne River Reservation as shown in rare photographs, newspaper articles and tribal histories of the Ute and Lakota people. Admission by donation. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center 605-578-1928 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 150 Sherman St. Deadwood, SD 57732
OCTOBER 25 Black Hills Paranormal Presentation 7:00–7:30pm Matthews Opera House 605-642-7973 www.spearfishartscenter.org 612 Main Street Spearfish, SD 57783
NOVEMBER 8 Hairball 7:00 pm Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-1187 www.deadwoodmountaingrand.com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732
OCTOBER 25 Death Rot - South Dakota Horror Film Premiere 7:30–9:30pm Rated R due to violence, gore, extensive profanity. Low budget ‘80s slasher flick. Death Rot, a moderately famous heavy metal band on tour, mysteriously has problems with their tour bus and come into contact with a strange family with very peculiar tastes. Matthews Opera House 605-642-7973 www.spearfishartscenter.org 612 Main Street Spearfish, SD 57783
NOVEMBER 8 Snoozeum Drop off 11/8 at 6:00 pm – Pick up 11/9 at 8:30 am Get ready for some overnight fun at the Days of ’76 Museum! We’ll play games, go on scavenger hunts, have a dance party and cool down with some kids yoga. Suggested for children in grades 3-6. Admission charged. Reservations are absolutely required,. Days of ’76 Museum Chelsie Bauer, Educaiton Director 605-578-1657 www.daysof76museum.com
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NOVEMBER 8-10 & 15-17 Rumors by Neil Simon Historic Homestake Opera House 605-584-2067 www.leadoperahouse.org 309 W. Main Street Lead, SD 57754
DECEMBER 6 THE HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS 7:00 pm Historic Homestake Opera House 605-584-2067 www.leadoperahouse.org 309 W. Main Street Lead, SD 57754
NOVEMBER 15 Bill Burr 7:00 pm Bill Burr is an American comedian. He grew up outside of Boston, Massachusetts and did fairly poorly in school, despite the fact that he applied himself. Having first gained notoriety for his recurring role on the second season of Chappelle’s Show, Bill developed a comedic style of uninformed logic. Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-0386 www.deadwoodmountaingrand.com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 NOVEMBER 16 Listen for Life” Live Concert 7:30 pm Audiences throughout the US have been moved by this very special Listen for Life program, bringing together acclaimed artists from Israel, Palestine, Jordan & Syria, who perform together on a stage in a musical statement for peace. Bound by shared stories of struggle & triumph, song & liturgy, Middle Grounds is a program that promotes peace through the uniting & healing power of music.. Matthews Opera House 605-642-7973 www.spearfishartscenter.org 612 Main Street Spearfish, SD 57783 NOVEMBER 22 Rodney Carrington in Concert 7:00 pm Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-1187 www.deadwoodmountaingrand.com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 NOVEMBER 23 Healthy Me Workshop 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm for students in grades K-3 1:00 – 3:00 pm for students in grades 4-6 Do you wonder how your body turns the food you eat into energy? We discuss the science behind nutrition and share recipes for fun, healthy snacks. We’ll also explore how exercise has evolved over time. Admission charged. Reservations required. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center Chelsie Bauer, Educaiton Director 605-578-1657 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 150 Sherman St. Deadwood, SD 57732 NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 Holiday tours of the Historic Adams House 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm The historic home will be elegantly dressed in Victorian holiday finery during the Christmas season. Learn about special Christmas traditions once observed in Deadwood while touring the home. Unique gifts are available for purchase. Guided tours offered every hour. Admission charged. Historic Adams House 605-578-3724 www.deadwoodhistory.com 22 Van Buren Avenue Deadwood, SD 57732
DECEMBER DECEMBER 5-7 Festival of Trees Throughout this is a 5-day event there decorating classes, art exhibits, and on the last day a mixer and tree auction. All proceeds go to the restoration of the Opera House. Historic Homestake Opera House 605-584-2067 www.leadoperahouse.org 309 W. Main Street Lead, SD 57754 DECEMBER 6 Festive Friday - Family Wreath Workshop 6:00 – 8:00 pm Children are invited to join Deadwood History for some holiday fun! Suggested for students in grades K-6. Admission charged. Reservations required. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center Chelsie Bauer, Education Director 605-578-1657 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org
DECEMBER 7 Christmas Stroll Downtown Spearfish Chamber of Commerce 605-642-2626 www.spearfish.sd.us 106 W. Kansas St. Spearfish, SD 57783 DECEMBER 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 Holiday tours of the Historic Adams House 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm The historic home will be elegantly dressed in Victorian holiday finery during the Christmas season. Learn about special Christmas traditions once observed in Deadwood while touring the home. Unique gifts are available for purchase in the Adams House Gift Shop. Guided tours offered every hour. Admission charged. Historic Adams House 605-578-3724 www.deadwoodhistory.com 22 Van Buren Avenue Deadwood, SD 57732 DECEMBER 13 Festive Friday - Santa Paws Workshop 6:00 – 8:00 pm Children are invited to join Deadwood History for some holiday fun! Suggested for students in grades K-6. Admission charged. Reservations required. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center Chelsie Bauer, Education Director 605-578-1657 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 150 Sherman St. Deadwood, SD 57732 DECEMBER 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 Holiday tours of the Historic Adams House 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm The historic home will be elegantly dressed in Victorian holiday finery during the Christmas season. Learn about special Christmas traditions once observed in Deadwood while touring the home. Unique gifts are available for purchase in the Adams House Gift Shop. Guided tours offered every hour. Admission charged. Historic Adams House 605-578-3724 www.deadwoodhistory.com 22 Van Buren Avenue Deadwood, SD 57732 DECEMBER 20 Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Christmas Show in concert 7:00 pm Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-1187 www.deadwoodmountaingrand.com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 DECEMBER 20 Festive Friday - Kids Caroling 6:00 – 8:00 pm Children are invited to join Deadwood History for some holiday fun! Suggested for students in grades K-6. Admission charged. Reservations required. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center Chelsie Bauer, Education Director 605-578-1657 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 150 Sherman St. Deadwood, SD 57732 DECEMBER 21, 22, 28 & 29 Holiday tours of the Historic Adams House 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm The historic home will be elegantly dressed in Victorian holiday finery during the Christmas season. Learn about special Christmas traditions once observed in Deadwood while touring the home. Unique gifts are available for purchase in the Adams House Gift Shop. Guided tours offered every hour. Admission charged. Historic Adams House 605-578-3724 www.deadwoodhistory.com 22 Van Buren Avenue Deadwood, SD 57732
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your decoys will add motion that also helps take attention from your actual blind location. Remember to think from above. We’re not as different from a goose as we think. For instance, if we’re driving along a highway, what usually grabs our attention is any kind of motion, not the dead space of the road or the horizon in front of us. In the same regard, motion in your decoys is going to attract the attention of approaching geese, detract from your presence and make the geese feel comfortable about landing. Flags come in many different shapes and sizes, and they can be used on long, extended poles or as a hand-held type of paddle. Choose a flag or a combination of flags that best suits your setup. Much like using a goose call, start with a little flagging and work into a lot. Begin with a simple, regular flapping motion that resembles a goose landing and go from there. Remember when geese are way off in the distance, a little flip of the wrist with a flag isn’t going to draw their attention. Here, extended poles provide the best option. You need to raise and lower the flag in a dramatic, vertical fashion, but you need to refrain from waving it around excessively when it isn’t necessary. You can always adapt and work into more frenzied movements if that’s what it takes to get their attention. Try to simulate the movements of geese as best as you can. It doesn’t hurt to go out in the summer and watch how geese act when they’re on the ground. Learn how they move amongst themselves and how they react as other geese approach from the air. When using a goose call, try to make movements that coordinate with the sounds you’re making. Also, it’s critical to remember that if you’re lying in a ground blind, your camouflaged flagging arm should be the only thing exposed and moving. Generally, as geese approach, your motions need to become more subtle, maintaining a comfort zone necessary for them to land. Tease the geese and give them only enough movement to keep them interested. Although it’s sometimes frustrating, a circling string of geese can be a good sign.
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Circling geese are somewhat attracted to your spread, but they’re not quite certain if it’s safe to land. As long as they’re circling, you’re still in the game. An important concept to understand is that if geese are circling and they get on a corner, you’re no longer trying to entice the birds at the front of the flock. When several of the geese are facing the opposite direction, pick up a flag and give it a quick flip. The last couple of geese in the flock will probably see that movement with their peripheral vision. When they pick up on it, they’ll often turn and head back into your spread, creating confusion in the rest of the flock. In turn, the entire flock becomes confused, making them even more receptive to your flagging. It tells them there’s a safe area nearby where they can land and regroup. Flags can often be crucial on on sunnier days. We all know how hard it is to see when we drive straight into the sun. Imagine what it’s like for a goose staring into the sun trying to land in your decoys. Because it’s sunny, geese can see your flags moving and the outlines of your decoys, but they can’t distinguish finer details, such as your camouflaged outline. Movement makes them feel more comfortable, and that attracts them to land in or near the decoys. Cloudy days, however, increase their visual capabilities and require hunters to be more subtle in their movements. Flags are tough to use when geese are in close in any situation because of the hunter movement that’s involved. And, you need to be extremely careful to not overuse your flags in these conditions, otherwise geese will spot your ambush far out of gun range. Closing the Deal As decoys, camouflage, calls and gear evolve, so do geese. It’s important to understand that geese will probably shy away from something they’ve seen before. Using different types of motion is the easiest way to adapt and throw something new at them. Remember to look at things from a goose’s point of view.
This allows you to reevaluate weather conditions and adjust your calling strategies – both audio and visual – and your overall setup in order to adapt to the situation. Learn from your mistakes and don’t be afraid to try something new. Try different flags and flagging techniques to see what works in the areas you hunt the most. Often enough, it doesn’t matter how many decoys you have, the layout of your spread or how well you call. Without using movement, you’re dead in the water. The added component of acting like a goose can help you close the deal on season-wary geese that didn’t take the bait right off the bat when they spotted your spread. About the Author: Andrew Johnson is the editor of Outdoor Forum. Feel free to contact him at ajohnson@ aberdeennews.com. Photos by Norvin Knight.and John Pollmann Outdoor Forum The Insider’s Guide to the Dakota’s & Upper Midwest
Change your point of view to close the deal on wary honkers BY ANDREW JOHNSON Outdoor Forum - September 2013
The answer is simple. Typically, a goose call is very ineffective at over 200 yards on a windy day. No matter how loud it is, you simply can’t hear it because the sound can’t carry upwind. On the other hand, you would still be able to see a flag moving up and down regardless of how windy it is. Geese can see you long before they hear you, yet some hunters remain content to rely only on their decoy spread and calling technique. Some geese might actually take the bait and end up within range, but a decoy-and-call method only utilizes two out of the three elements of competent goose hunting. In order to achieve consistent success in the field, you need to look, sound, and more importantly, act like a goose. Motion in your decoy spread is the biggest key to success. The Importance of Motion Goose calls are now capable of producing a largely accurate vocabulary of goose notes, clucks and calls. However, they still lack the ability to be multi-directional. You can aim notes in a specific direction, but the overall effect remains unidirectional, unlike a live goose where the sounds produced resonate almost spherically from the source. Today’s decoys are more lifelike than ever, and they’re becoming more versatile as far as posture, profile and even limited movement are concerned. However, if you take 100 of the most lifelike decoys and add them to your spread they won’t consistently do you much good if you can’t animate them by other means. This is not to say that decoys and calling have become obsolete. Rather, it is simply an explanation illustrating how motion is a versatile and necessary option that should be included in every hunter’s repertoire. The quality of motion Destination Deadwood and the Black Hills
complements the effectiveness of your spread and calling tactics, as geese are simply more likely to pay attention if some life is detected in the decoys below. Just think about it: Have you ever seen a flock of geese sit motionless in a field while feeding or even roosting? Motion can be used to enhance the significance of certain calls when geese are overhead or on approach and to simulate geese already landing or feeding in your decoys. A statue-like spread will more than likely scare off a flock of seemingly committed geese in those last, crucial 100 yards, leaving you scratching your head. Adapting by Flagging The biggest thing you need to remember when you’re doing any type of hunting is to remain open-minded. Always use past experience and knowledge to a degree, but don’t get so caught up in your old ways that you fail to adapt. All efforts at scouting, presentation and calling can be negated if you don’t learn from what the geese are telling you, and the use of flags allows you to better adapt to any given goose hunting situation on the fly. A basic principle of flagging is reading and reacting. If you pick up a flag, wave it and geese turn to it, it’s obvious that flag is something they want to see. If you flag a little more and they act disinterested, you can easily back off or put it down. Most people don’t realize there are actually two aspects to calling geese. They seem to believe the only way to call geese is vocally with an actual goose call, but don’t understand that you also call geese using visual cues. Remember, geese can see you long before they can hear you in most cases, so it’s important to use motion as a calling technique. If a flock of geese is a quarter-mile out and you try to use a goose call to bring them in, you’ve wasted time and effort because they simply cannot hear you. You’re better off try-
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ing to get their attention using a flag in critical spots as they pass or drop on your decoys. Providing lifelike motion – something that moves, shakes, flutters and waddles – is the best thing out there to attract geese. An added bonus of motion is that it’s much easier to use than a goose call. Learning and mastering the intricate vocabulary of geese takes much longer on a call than simply raising and lowering a flag to imitate goose motion. When geese flare, it’s sometimes hard to know which kind of call to use. Conversely, with a flag all you have to do is alter your motions according to how the geese are acting. Flagging is simply an easier way for entry-level or novice callers to even the playing field against educated geese. Yes, sometimes you can successfully harvest geese without using flags, but flags remain a versatile and effective aspect of goose hunting, allowing you a number of options with which to respond to the actions of approaching geese. Tactics and Techniques We have better concealment methods than we had even five years ago, but it doesn’t make you invisible to geese. Most likely, you’re still in a layout blind that tends to stick up from the flat areas of the field you’re hunting. To counteract this fact, waterfowlers rely on today’s realistic decoys to detract from their blind location, which is a good thing. Always take care to set up with enough lifelike decoys surrounding your blind for geese to fly over and feel comfortable with so they don’t concentrate on the blind, itself. It’s important to properly position a number of decoys around your blind. One or two shells and a full-body are not enough, and using decoys that all look the same is suicide. A large number of decoys in different positions with different postures looks more like a real flock of geese and will increase your chances of remaining hidden. Flags mounted on extended poles that reach further into
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Legends of Deadwood Hickok spilled his hand — pairs of black aces and eights — known forevermore as “Deadman’s Hand.” Quickly apprehended, McCall said he’d killed Hickok because “Wild Bill” had killed his brother. A miners’ court figured that was an acceptable defense and let him go. The drunken McCall just couldn’t keep his mouth shut about the killing. He bragged one too many times that he’d killed Hickok and was arrested, tried in Yankton and hung on March 1, 1877. According to legend, “The Deadman’s Hand” is aces (clubs & spades) and eights (clubs & spades) with the fifth card being the nine of diamonds.
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Wild Bill Hickok Wild Bill Hickok: Born James Butler Hickok in Troy Grove, Illinois on May 27, 1837. He married Mrs. Agnes Thatcher on March 5, 1876 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Wild Bill was murdered in the original Saloon No. 10 on August 2, 1876 by Jack McCall.
Quite aside from images of the Black Hills gold rush and the Sioux Indian wars, Deadwood is famed in the public’s mind as the place where “Wild Bill” Hickok was murdered while playing poker in Saloon No. 10, holding the “Deadman’s Hand” of aces, eights and the nine of diamonds. Civil War spy, scout and sharpshooter, Indian fighter, frontier lawman and showman with Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show, Hickok was part of the West’s romantic image — aided no doubt by a Harpers New Monthly Magazine article about him in those terms in 1867. The reality was more complicated, as a variety of books and Internet resources note. Hickok joined a flood of miners, shopkeepers, prostitutes, card players, bunco artists and outlaws, invading the raw and just-formed town of Deadwood in June of 1876. By all accounts, his intent in coming to Deadwood was to separate prospectors and miners from their gold — not at the point of a gun, but at the poker tables with a winning hand and two pistols at hand for any sore Destination Deadwood and the Black Hills
losers in the bunch. Hickok was highly motivated — he was a newlywed with a wife to support. His bride, the former Mrs. Agnes Thatcher was waiting for Hickok back in Cheyenne. One of the first of the “fast guns” of the West, Hickok could shoot with a pistol in both hands. He carried his guns butt-forward in his belt — an awkward position for others, but it worked well for him. Historians debate how good he really was as a marksman, but few cared to get shot at by Hickok — calm, deliberate and unflustered when taking aim. Hickok had a couple of habits that served him well in the rowdy bars of the West. He’d pour his drinks with his left hand, leaving his best gun hand at the ready. When gambling, Hickok wanted to sit with his back to a wall, eliminating the possibility that an enemy could simply walk up to his back and blow his head off. Ironically, that’s exactly what happened on August 2, 1876, during a card game in the No. 10 Saloon. Hickok walked in and noticed a poker game was in progress, but the only empty seat at the table faced away from the saloon’s doorway. Hickok failed to persuade others at the table to trade seats with him, then decided to take the open seat. It proved to be a fatal mistake. Focused on a game in which he’d already lost several hands, Hickok never saw a loafer named Jack McCall walk up within three feet, pull a .45 out of his coat and pull the trigger. The bullet blew through Hickok’s head and out his cheek, lodging in the wrist of a gambler on the other side of the table.
Calamity Jane: Born Martha Jane Canary near Princeton, Missouri, in 1852. She was married a number of times — her last husband was Clinton Burke. Noted for dressing, most of the time, in men’s clothing and for wild behavior. Calamity Jane was also known by the early miners and settlers for a kind and generous nature. She died in Terry, an upper Hills mining camp, on August 1, 1903 and is buried, as was her request, “next to Wild Bill.” No authentic record exists that she had any intimate relationship with Bill. As many of the historical legends which creep into Americana, fiction and fact make up the story of Calamity Jane Dalton Canary Burke, known in the West simply as “Calamity Jane”. She was the lady bullwhacker whose language was so strong that brave men feared it more than her gun — which nearly always hit its mark. Several villages - Fort Laramie, Wyo.; Burlington, Iowa.; Princeton or St. Louis, Mo. ... even LaSalle, Ill., claim to be her birthplace, but no one knows for sure. It is generally accepted that Calamity Jane was the daughter of a soldier named Dalton or Canary and that she was born around1852. At age 19, Calamity Jane appeared at old Fort Bridger, frequenting the saloons, hurdy gurdy and gambling joints and scorning the ways of women. Calamity Jane joined the Jenny Expedition into the Black Hills of the western Dakota Territory in the early 1870’s, taking the place of a homesick soldier. She kept her identity a secret until one day she plunged into a stream for a swim and revealed, much to the surprise of her fellow pilgrims, that she was indeed a woman. Calamity Jane was allowed to stay with the outfit — there was nothing else to do with her — but was demoted from the ranks to driving a bull team. Calamity Jane had been a good soldier, but she was an even better bullwhacker. Her bull whip lashed out viciously to nick any animal that was “gold-bricking,” and her curses surpassed those of the most hardened and toughest bullwhackers in a rough and tough era of the American frontier. Calamity Jane came to Deadwood during the spring of 1876. The Gulch region became her permanent home for the rest of her life, although she ventured elsewhere many times. She whooped it up with the prospectors and the gamblers on nearly a nightly basis in the saloons and gambling halls of Deadwood. She
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always got what she wanted, a sack of groceries for a sick miner or a ticket home for a wayward saloon girl . . . all at the point of a gun. Her poker winnings often went to help the down-and-outers who were always found around the camp. Calamity Jane was said to be in love with Wild Bill Hickok. Maybe she was, but the romance was apparently one-sided. Wild Bill never strayed and never forgot the lovely Agnes, his bride of only a few weeks whom he had left in Cheyenne before traveling to Deadwood to seek his fortune in the gold rush. When Wild Bill was killed, Calamity Jane was said to have either captured single-handedly or, at least helped to capture his murderer, Jack McCall. Old-timers who knew this lady wildcat often said they doubted that she had much to do with the capture of McCall. They believed if she had, and if she were carrying a torch for Wild Bill, that she would not have permitted his assassin to live long enough to stand trial. When smallpox broke out in the Deadwood gold mine camp, Calamity Jane devoted herself to caring for the sick men. She brought most of the patients through. Many a pock-marked old man of the Black Hills in later year called her “an angel” From Deadwood, when the camp began to settle into respectability, Calamity Jane wandered around the country to places such as Leadville, Alaska, California and Montana, but she always came back to her Deadwood home. Calamity Jane went East to play in vaudeville. It was said she couldn’t keep sober long enough and her language was too rough for the tenderfoot audiences of Eastern cities. The cowboys of Belle Fourche, the center of the cattle camps, knew her as a howling drunkard. They often saw her staggering down the street, ride their wild horses, nurse the sick, and cook the best meals they ever had in those parts. She was married . . . every now and then . . . and kept the name of one of the first of her husbands - Burke. She also had a daughter about whom little is known. At the turn of century she came back to Deadwood for the last time from one of her
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many far-flung excursions. Every person who knew her at this period told a different story about her. She was good and kind, she took care of the less fortunate, she was drunk and disorderly, she was a renegade - but none ever said she stole or committed a serious crime. The end came for Calamity Jane — a tired and unhappy woman, her dark beauty ravaged by hard living — in a boarding house in Terry. A combination of pneumonia and alcoholism carried her off on August 1, 1903. Her funeral was the largest ever held in Deadwood. One writer declared at the time that “10,000 persons with not one mourner among them” attended the funeral. She was buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery beside Wild Bill, forever close to him in death but never in life. The legend of Calamity Jane continues to grow today as the summer breeze and winter snows roll over her quiet grave on the tree covered hilltop.
“Charles Utter, nuisance, keeping a dance house. To Mr. Utter the Court delivered a very severe lecture, condemning all such practices in unmeasured terms. But in consideration that Mr. Utter had closed the place (Judge Moody) sentenced him to one hour’s confinement and a fifty dollar fine and costs.” Utter departed Deadwood after a fire swept through and destroyed much of the town on September 26, l879. He was later rumored to be practicing medicine in Panama.
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Seth Bullock is a notable Westerner, not only here in the Black Hills, but in Montana and Wyoming as well. Before coming to Deadwood, Bullock was a member of the 1871 and 72 sessions of the Territorial Senate of Montana, during which he introduced a resolution calling upon the U.S. Congress to set aside Yellowstone as the nation’s first national park. The Montana Legislature and Congress approved the measure and Yellowstone National Park was created in 1872. Bullock entered into partnership with Sol Star in the hardware business in Helena, Mont. and the two ventured to Deadwood in 1876 and opened a highly successful hardware store in the booming gold camp. The hardware store was remodeled and turned into the historic Bullock Hotel, with luxury accomodations for those days. When a smallpox epidemic threatened the raw town, Bullock was elected treasurer of the Board of Health and Street Commissioners — the first unofficial government. The murder of Wild Bill Hickok sparked a loud demand for law and order and Bullock was quickly tapped to serve as the town’s first sheriff. With the aid of tough deputies, Bullock quickly tamed the wild streets, bars and gambling halls with minimal fuss or new graves at Mt. Moriah. More peaceful pursuits followed and Bullock was soon appointed as the first U.S. Marshal of the Dakota Territory. He found time to ranch on the Belle Fourche River and was the first in the territory to plant alfalfa. His leadership led to building a federal fish hatchery for the Black Hills, in Spearfish. Bullock founded the town of Belle Fourche (which later became a huge livestock shipping point). A lifelong friend of Theodore Roosevelt from the 1890s, Bullock was appointed by “Teddy” as the first Forest Supervisor of the Black Hills Forest Reserve, predecessor to today’s Black Hills National Forest. Roosevelt invited Bullock and his wife to London to “show off the splendid looking”
“Colorado” Charlie Utter is known locally as a good friend to “Wild Bill” Hickok. Indeed, Utter saw to it that his good “pard” was properly buried. A notice was posted around town, alerting citizens that funeral services would be held “at Charlie Utter’s camp on Thursday afternoon, August 3, l876, a three o’clock p.m. All are respectfully invited to attend.” Utter even wrote Hickok’s epitaph for a grave marker. It seemed like the least he could do, seeing as how Utter brought Hickock to the Black Hills. Utter organized a wagon train in Georgetown, Colorado, which swung through Cheyenne, Wyoming, on the way to the gold strike. That’s where Hickok joined the wagon train. A Colorado newspaper described Utter as a “courageous little man” wearing fringed leggings and coat and sporting gold and silver decorated revolvers. Utter was also fastidious, insisting on a daily bath. In those days, weekly, monthly, quarterly or even annual baths were more familiar to the denizens of Deadwood, who’d gather to view Utter’s bathing with bemusement and wonder. Utter reportedly chastised his friend Hickok for curling up, uninvited, in Utter’s blankets. Fortunately for Utter, Hickok did not take offense (he was somewhat drunk) as Utter dragged Hickok out of the tent and stripped him of the warm blanket — all the while turning the air blue with a stream of curses. Hickok merely shrugged it off and found somewhere else to finish his nap. After Hickok’s murder, Utter reportedly turned his entrepreneurial spirit to letter and freight delivery, mining and gambling. The Lead newspaper Black Hills Times, June 24, l879 reported: Destination Deadwood and the Black Hills
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sheriff and Roosevelt’s “typical ideal American.” Roosevelt’s death in 1919 shattered Bullock. Despite his own frail condition, Bullock quickly built the Roosevelt Monument on Mt. Roosevelt across the Gulch from Mt. Moriah. Months later, Bullock died of cancer at the age of 70 and was buried, at his request, on the hill-side above Mt. Moriah.
is on display at Deadwood’s Adams Museum — the real nugget safely tucked away in storage. Johnny became a local and national hero, loved for his warm personality and magical way with children. He was a favorite of all those who visited his diggings or met him on the streets of Deadwood. He wore his hair long, and peered through spectacles perched on his short nose. After dying of old age at the age of 77 after a short illness, his body was buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, near Wild Bill and Calamity Jane. When his funeral procession rolled past the Adams Museum, the carillon chimes tolled 77 times.
Potato Creek Johnny “Potato Creek Johnny” or Johnny Perett, was one of the Old West’s most respected and peaceable men. Full grown, the Welshman stood an impish 4 foot, 3 inches. He searched the West for adventure and dabbled in many pursuits before settling down to prospecting. Potato Creek Johnny staked his claim at Deadwood’s Potato Creek. That’s where he stayed until his death in 1943. While alive, Johnny found what is believed to be the largest gold nugget prospected in the Black Hills. The nugget weighed 7.75 ounces. He sold the nugget to W.E. Adams, and a replica
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Mt. Moriah Cemetery
The Mt. Moriah Cemetery was established in 1877-1878, because of the ever increasing demands on the Ingleside Cemetery which was down the hill. Many buried at the old cemetery were later exhumed and reburied at Mt. Moriah. Mt. Moriah has numerous sections: Chinese - only a few graves exist, since most bodies were exhumed and returned to China for religious reasons; Jewish - complete with tombstones inscribed in Hebrew; Masonic - one of the most attractive sections; Potters Fields - for early day indigents and prostitutes, most unmarked; also a Civil War Veterans section called War Memorial The following are some of the more wellknown residents: James Butler Hickok “Wild Bill” (died 1876) marshal, Army scout, gunman and gambler John Perrett “Potato Creek Johnny”(died 1943) prospector reported to have found the largest gold nugget in the Black Hills Martha Canary “Calamity Jane” (1850-1903) need we say more? Henry Weston Smith “Preacher Smith” (died 1876) well-like local Methodist minister Seth Bullock - One of Deadwood’s most notable citizen’s W.E. Adams (died 1934) pioneer businessman, Deadwood mayor, est. Adams House Museum Colonel John Lawrence - governor of Dakota Territory and namesake of Lawrence County Willis H. Bonham ( 1847-1927) editor and publisher of the Deadwood-Pioneer Times newspaper for nearly 50 years. Please remember that Mt. Moriah is first and foremost a cemetery. It should be afforded the respect which any final resting place of the dead deserves. Address: 2 Mt. Moriah Rd (605) 722-0837 Owned by the City of Deadwood Parks, Cemetery & Rec Department
Homestake Adams Research & Cultural Center
Adams Museum
The Adams Museum once served as a cabinet of curiosities but has evolved into the premiere history museum in the Black Hills. Featuring a collection of artwork and artifacts reflecting the natural history and pioneer past of the northern Black Hills. The museum was founded by W.E. Adams in 1930. Step into the past and discover a rare plesiosaur, the mysterious Thoen Stone, impressive collections of paintings, guns, photographs, minerals and Native American artifacts. Adams Museum Hours: Oct. - Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter starting Nov. - Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Holidays 54 Sherman St., Deadwood (605) 578-1714 www.AdamsMuseumAndHouse.org
Adams House
The Adams House recounts the real tragedies and triumphs of two of the communities founding families. Following the death of W.E. Adams in 1934, his second wife closed the house. For a halfcentury, time stood still. Linens lay folded in drawers, fine china remained stacked in cupboards and cookies kept a lonely vigil in their clear glass jar. Painstainly restored and preserved by leading experts in historic
“Where Legends Live”
Founded by one of Deadwood’s pioneer business leaders in memory of his wife and daughters, they provide a lasting link between today’s visitor and thousand of faceless miners, muleskinner and madams in whose footsteps they walk.
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The Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC) protects and makes accessible, for the first time ever, the history of the Homestake Mining Company. The 10,000 cubic foot Homestake Mining Company archival collection is of national significance. While there are many aspects that make the Homestake Mining Company unique, it is also representative of an industry of iconic proportions that dominated and helped settle much of Western America. Mining deeds, land
claims, mineral surveys, annual reports, exploration and production records, photographs, assay ledgers, timber contracts and a plethora of other mining-related documents, dating from 1876 to 2002, detail the company’s 126-year history in Lead, South Dakota and far beyond. As the newest entity affiliated with the Adams Museum & House, Inc., HARCC serves as a destination that appeals to geologists, paleontologists, archaeologists, genealogists, historians, authors, scholars and the general public. It is a testament to the mining industry that helped shape America, allowing it to grow into an industrial nation. HARCC is a research center with a reputation for thoroughness assisting in multi-disciplined fields of study that expand HARCC’s credibility as a national resource, and, by its very nature, creates greater research opportunities on a state and national level. Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. 150 Sherman St. Deadwood, SD 57732 605-722-4800 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org
Adams Museum & House preservation, the Adams House was reopened to the public in 2000, revealing a time capsule in a place where legends still live. Tour rooms and grounds of this elegant Victorian mansion and learn why it was once Deadwood’s social center.
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Days of ‘76 Museum
The Days of ‘76 Museum began informally, as a repository for the horse drawn wagons and stagecoaches, carriages, clothing, memorabilia and archives generated by the Days of ‘76 Celebration. The newly constructed 32,000-square-foot museum is
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Historic Adams House Hours: Oct. - Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with tours on the hour. Last tour at 4 p.m. Nov. - March Closed 22 Van Buren Ave., Deadwood (605) 578-3724 www.AdamsMuseumAndHouse.org
home to collections of Western and American Indian artifacts, archives, photos and artwork. It houses one of the nation’s most significant collections of American Western history. The four important collections are Wagons & Vehicles, Rodeo Collection, Clothing Collection and Clowser Collection. Open year round. Hours: Oct. - Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter starting Nov. - Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Holidays 18 76th Drive, Deadwood, SD 57732 Adjacent to the Days of ‘76 Rodeo arena. 605-722-4800
The Broken Boot has been giving tours to visitors ever since. In fact, the Broken Boot has operated longer and more successfully as a visitor attraction than it did as a working mine. Open Mid May - Mid September Tours every 30 minutes - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1200 Pioneer Way (605) 578-1876. www.brokenbootgoldmine.com
Broken Boot Gold Mine Step into history and dig into the past.
In the spring of 1876, the call of GOLD led a flood of miners, merchants, muleskinners and madams to sweep into Deadwood Gulch. The intriguing story of one of America's last great gold rushes comes to life at Deadwood's Broken Boot Gold Mine, established in 1878.
Eager to enter the untamed frontier and become rich on the gold that was surely concealed in it, Olaf Seim and James Nelson came to the Black Hills and dug a mine just outside Deadwood in 1878. Known simply as Seim's (pronounced SIGNS) Mine, it produced about 15,000 ounces of gold for its two young owners over a period of 26 years - which wasn't very much. In fact, the men averaged only about 1.5 ounces of the yellow metal per day. But gold wasn't the only metal Seim and Nelson found in their mine. They also found plenty of iron pyrite, or fool's gold. It closed in 1904, only to reopen briefly in 1917. With World War I raging, demand was high for iron and sulfur - crucial components of gunpowder - and Seim's Mine had enough to become profitable again. But when the war ended in 1918, so did the mine's lease on life. Seim's Mine sat vacant for thirty-six years. In 1954, a group of Deadwood businessmen wanted to repair the mine and re-open it as a tourist attraction. the mine was leased it to the businessmen. During the renovations to make it safe for tours, the crews found an old worn boot (among other long-forgotten relics) in a back chamber. Seizing the opportunity, they decided to rechristen the mine as the Broken Boot.
Celebrity Memorabilia
If you love the movies and the Celebrities then this is the place to go. You will see the Transformer Cars, Herbie the Lovebug, Evil Knievels personal motorcycle, and Ann Margaret’s motorcycle. They offer over 75 displays of Celebrity Memorabilia: Tom Hanks year book, Pirates of the Caribbean sword, Back to the Future, Seabiscuit, Meg Ryans dress in Sleepless in Seattle and so much more. Free Admission. Celebrity Hotel & Casino 629 Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-1909 1-888-399-1886 www.celebritycasinos.com
Historic Homestake Opera House
Lead’s Homestake Opera House being restored to former glory The large, beautiful Historic Homestake Opera House and Recreation center was built in 1914 with the finest materials available at the time. The idea was conceived by Phoebe Hearst, wife of gold magnate George Hearst and his mining superintendent, Thomas Grier as a place of enjoyment for their miner workers and families. The construction was funded by the Homestake Gold Mine. Vaudeville shows, international ballet, operas, boxing matches and all kinds of
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Black Hills Mining Museum
“Your Complete Black Hills Mining Experience”
Share the thrill experienced by the old time prospectors by panning your own GOLD! Walk through time with “miner” tour guides in timbered passages of a simulated underground gold mine. View historic mining artifacts and local history exhibits. This museum includes a historic video presentation of mining in the Black Hills, a gift shop with Gold Panning Books and Supplies and much more. Winter Hours: Museum Only
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Oct. - April 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Summer Hours: May-Sept. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 323 W. Main St, Lead, SD 57754 (605) 584-1605 www.blackhillsminingmuseum.com
of new windows and doors located in the theater and the front entrance of the building. The Historic Homestake Opera House Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was founded in 1996 and is dedicated to the restoration, use and preservation for future generations of the Opera House, based upon the steadfast belief that this once-thriving creative center is one cornerstone for the preservation, renewal and development of the Lead community. All this work is credited to generous donors and grants received from South Dakota Historic Preservation, Deadwood Historic Preservation, the Mary Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation and the City of Lead. At this time, the theater seats 350. Tours of the Historic Homestake Opera House are available daily by reservation. Please call 605-929-6427 to schedule a tour. For more information: Sarah Carlson, director PO Box 412 313 W. Main Street Lead, SD 57754 605-584-2067 office 605-929-6427 cell opera@rushmore.com HomestakeOperaHouse.org Visit our Facebook page
performing arts were presented there. Silent movies and then ‘talkies’ were shown and sound was produced by the popular Wurlitzer organ. The building was nearly destroyed by fire in 1984, but extensive and ongoing restoration work has made it possible to house live performances and events yearround. Musical performances are not the only event gracing the stage of the HHOH. Interest in using the facility for meetings, seminars, weddings and private engagements continues to grow. Restoration projects that have been completed in 2010-2011 include: a beautifully restored women’s lounge; a brand new theater sound system; a renovated stamped concrete courtyard entrance and replacement and installation
It’s about hard work, it’s about discovery, it’s about people their families and the history of the oldest gold mine in the West. Homestake is more than a museum. The Homestake Mine was the oldest and deepest mine in the Western Hemisphere reaching more than 8,000 feet below the town of Lead. Since it’s closure in 2002 local and state officials have been working hard to turn the former mine into a world-class scientific research laboratory. You can still take surface tours that offer the rare chance to witness the evolution of American gold mining from the early days of panning and digging to today’s hightech methods. You will learn about the early years of the mine, the gold recovery process and innovations, such as the hoists that provided access for personnel and materials into the underground. With Homestake’s fascinating tour, displays, mining artifacts and terrific gift shop, your family will be sure to have a blast. Hours: Oct.-April Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; May-Sept. Daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 160 W. Main St., Lead, SD 57754 (605)584-3110 www.homestakevisitorcenter.com
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George S. Mickelson Trail
The 109-mile-long Mickelson Trail follows the historic Deadwood to Edgemont Burlington Northern rail line. SD’s first rails to trails project. Enjoyed by hikers, bikers & horseback riders. 14 trailheads, over 100 converted railroad bridges, four hardrock tunnels & numerous services along the trail. Gentle slopes & easy access. 11361 Nevada Gulch Rd.,, Lead, SD 57754. Ph: 605-584-3896 mickelsontrail.com
Historic Matthews Opera House Back in 1906, the new Matthews Opera House was the center for entertainment in the Northern Hills, hosting touring companies and vaudevillians. Time seems to have stood still, for today the ornate woodwork, the murals and the brightly painted advertising on the act curtain are throwbacks to the turn-of-the century. Built by a wealthy Wyoming cattleman, the original “cost of the opera house was no less than $25,000!” In 1906 hundreds of area residents attended the grand opening to enjoy a touring company’s production of “The Lion & the Mouse.” In 1976 and over the next few summers, “The P hantom of the Matthews Opera House” attracted 27,000 visitors. In 1989, the Matthews Opera House Society began restoration of the building. In 1997 the lobby and fireplace room were expanded in 1906 decor, an elevator was installed, and dressing rooms were built. Continued on PAGE 18 October ~ November ~ December 2013
tranquil grounds. The hatchery is open year-round from dawn to dusk. 423 Hatchery Circle Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-7730 www.fws.gov/dcbooth
Renovation of the theater itself is nearly complete. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and 2 p.m. for Sunday matinees. Matthews Opera House is located at 614 Main Street, Spearfish. (605) 642-7973 614 1/2 Main St., Spearfish, SD 57783
D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery is one of the oldest operating fish hatcheries in the country. Established in 1896 to introduce trout populations to the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, D.C. Booth now serves to protect and preserve fisheries records and artifacts for educational, research, and historic purposes, and provide interpretive and educational programs for visitors. Not only can visitors to the hatchery get up close and personal with tens of thousands of trout in ponds and through the underwater viewing window, but the museum at D.C. Booth is one of the largest collections of American fisheries artifacts and records in the country. The elegant D.C. Booth House, completed in 1905, housed hatchery superintendents until 1984. The home is now decorated with period furnishings and personal mementos. Visitors can also tour the historic fisheries railcar and learn about the vibrant history of a time when fish were transported from hatcheries around the country to lakes and streams by rail. For over 100 years, visitors have enjoyed feeding the fish and strolling through the
High Plains Western Heritage Center
The High Plains Western Heritage Center was founded to honor the old west pioneers and Native Americans of five states. This museum features western art, artifacts and memorabilia. It houses the completely restored “original” Spearfish to Deadwood Stagecoach that was bought in 1890 and last ran in 1913. A 200-seat theatre features many historic programs, entertainment, and special events year round. It is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. For information call (605) 6429378. An admission fee is charged with special rates for families, and organized groups. It is located just off I-90 Exit 14 South, Spearfish. Open 9 am - 5 pm daily. westernheritagecenter.com
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Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club
Spearfish Canyon National Scenic Byway
Six hundred million or so years ago, long before man walked this area, it was covered
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Nestled on the side of a mountain, Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club is a modern Championship 9-hole golf course open to the public featuring breathtaking views of the historic Centennial Valley. These challenging 9 holes afford over 285 feet of elevation change, hidden canyons, elevated
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tees, and broad sloping greens. 6845 St. Onge Road Spearfish, SD 57783 605-722-4653 www.golfelkhorn.com
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Miles to Deadwood Belle Fourche, SD . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cody, WY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Crazy Horse Mountain. . . . . . . 57 Custer State Park. . . . . . . . . . . 65 Denver, CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Devils Tower, WY. . . . . . . . . . . 90 Edgemont, SD . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Evan’s Plunge Hot Springs, SD . . . . . . . . . . 95 Harney Peak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hill City, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Keystone, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mt. Coolidge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Mt. Rushmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Newcastle, WY. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Orman Dam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Pierre, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Rapid City, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rapid City Regional Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Sheridan, WY. . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Sioux Falls, SD . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Spearfish, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Spearfish Canyon. . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ivan Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Wall Drug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 West Gate Yellowstone. . . . . . 557 Wind Cave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Terry Peak & Ski Mystic Deer Mountain Ski Resorts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
WHY cont. from pg. 2 Anothocyanins temporarily color the edges of some of the very young leaves as they unfold from the buds in early spring. They also give the familiar color to such common fruits as cranberries, red apples, purple grapes, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and plums. In our autumn forests they show up vividly in the maples, oaks, sourwood, sweetgum, dogwood, tupelo, black gum, and persimmon. These same pigments often combine with the carotenoids' colors to give us the deeper orange, fiery reds, and bronzes typical of many hardwood species. The carotenoids occur, along with the chlorophyll pigments, in tiny structures - called plastids - within the cells of leaves. Sometimes they are in such abundance in the leaf that they give a plant a yellow-green color, even during the summer; but usually we become aware of their presence for the first time in autumn, when the leaves begin to lose their chlorophyll. Carotenoids are common in many living things, giving characteristic color to carrots, corn, canaries and daffodils, as well as egg yolks, rutabagas, buttercups and bananas. Their brilliant yellow and oranges tint the leaves of such hardwood species as hickories, ash, maple, yellow poplar, aspen, birch, black cherry, sycamore, cottonwood, sassafras, and alder. Courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture- Forest Service PHOTO BY HEIDI WATSON - WATSON PHOTOGRAPHY
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by a huge sea. As waters subsided and land masses began to appear — 30 to 60 million years ago — drainages such as Spearfish Canyon formed as softer rock was eroded away. Today, this area is part of the Black Hills National Forest. The Canyon’s high walls are the three dominant rock types. Deadwood shale — at the bottom — which can be identified by its brown color, is multi-layered in appearance and ranges from 10 to 400 feet thick. Englewood limestone — in the middle — is pink to red colored and is 30 to 60 feet thick. Paha Sapa limestone — the top layer and thickest layer (300 to 600 feet) — is buff colored and weathered grey and is noted for its caves and fossils. Archaeological evidence indicates big game hunters and their families (PaleoIndians) were present in the area and possibly in the Canyon at least 10,000 years ago. Trees and plants from Rocky Mountains, Easter Deciduous, and Northern Forests, and Great Plains areas can be found here. Canyon vegetation is extremely diverse — of the 1,585 plant species found in South Dakota, 1,260 species are in the Black Hills and Spearfish Canyon is representative of that extreme variety. A great number of bird species may be found throughout the Canyon like turkeys, Blue Jays, Woodpeckers, and Cliff Swallows.
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