Famous for its free-roaming bison, Custer State Park draws travellers with its historic hikes, picturesque byways and first-rate fishing.

Complete Guide to Custer State Park in South Dakota. Lodging, Camping, Things to do, Bison, Wildlife Loop Drive, and so ...

The South Dakota Parks & Wildlife Foundation's “Great Places Don’t Just Happen” campaign to fund 30 projects in state parks across South Dakota has taken a major ...

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The Custer State Park concessions lease is coming open for the first time in two decades. Custer State Park Resort Co. has managed the western South Dakota park’s lodges, cabins ...

The rumble of hoofbeats fills the air as hundreds of bison charge across the plains, driven by the crack of whips and the shouts of riders on horseback. "It's something that, you wait for it and wait ...

The hundreds of applicants who seek fewer than 30 available bison hunting licenses in Custer State Park could soon face a price increase of $1,500 for trophy bulls and $1,000 for non-trophy bulls. The ...

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While national parks grab headlines and Instagram feeds, state parks deliver equally breathtaking scenery with a fraction of the visitors. In 2024, national parks welcomed over 325 million recreation ...