The Black Hills are in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, covering an area 125 miles long and 65 miles wide. Enjoy yourself while viewing the many rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, and deep blue lakes.

Millions of visitors come to the Black Hills each year to experience the rich and diverse heritage.

 

 

 

 

Mountain Pine Beetle Response Project

MPB Pitch

A new project would help foresters respond to mountain pine beetles in the Black Hills National Forest.

  

2012 Motorized Travel Maps Available!

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Check out our companion media site! ForestPhoto.com allows you to search, browse, and download BKNF photos, videos, documents, and audio files.


Watch Out For Dead Trees

mountain pine beetle

Have fun, but look up, look down, look all around, and beware of falling dead trees. The mountain pine beetle epidemic is spreading in the Black Hills, even as foresters work to address the situation.

Spotlights

Guidelines for Living In and Visiting Mountain Lion Habitat

People and mountain lions now occupy much of the same geographical areas in California.  If you live in mountain lion habitat, follow the link above for more information.

2012 Wildland Firefighter Course

Want to become a Wildland Firefighter? This free course will be offered beginning April 23. For more information, follow the link listed above to download the flyer.

 




Guidelines for Living In and Visiting Bear Habitat

The Tahoe Basin is bear country.  Follow the link listed above for information on living in and visiting bear habitat.

2012 Temporary Hiring

Interested in a temporary job with the Forest Service? Outreach has begun for temporary hiring. Follow the link listed above and look under LTBMU Temp Hiring for more information. 



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