South Dakota's highest point, Black Elk Peak, offers sprawling views of the Black Hills and a historic fire tower at its summit. There will be crowds at the summit, but they can be avoided along the ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — One woman was taken to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency near the top of Black Elk Peak. Rescue on Feb. 12 at Black Elk Peak.Custer County Search and Rescue ...

Ken Klotzbach, Steve Lange and Joey Keillor backpack through the Black Elk Wilderness Area in South Dakota in June 2024.

A federal board renamed this 7,242-foot peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota as Black Elk Peak after an objection to the man it was named after: William Harney. Harney’s troops killed 86 Lakota ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Monday, June 13. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. Authorities arrested 31 people from 11 states, including ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Sainthood could be the next honor for the late Lakota holy man whose name was recently affixed to South Dakota’s tallest peak. A drive to canonize Nicholas Black Elk appears to be ...

The Black Hills National Forest is growing by about one-third of a square mile. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation acquired 239 acres of land from two landowners for a total of $1.1 million and ...

If you think Terry Peak is only a winter recreation destination, you’re missing one of the best summertime views from the most easily accessible of the eight highest named summits in the Black Hills.