They were back at it over the weekend, working on trails to Harney Peak in the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve and the Black Elk Wilderness, where federal restrictions complicate an already difficult chore.

Sure, everyone knows that Harney Peak offers some of the best views this side of the Mississippi. From the top, the Black Hills landscape unfolds out in front of you ...

The scene: Lost Cabin Trail is one of the most beautiful and remote hikes in the Black Hills. Situated within the Black Elk Wilderness, which is maintained in its wild ...

Updated: Aug 12, 2016 / 06:07 PM CDT A federal board voted to change the name of Harney Peak to Black Elk Peak – but some South Dakota government officials against the decision.

Early summer hikers may find several trees blocking trails that the trail crew hasn’t yet reached. Last year, some 1,500 trees were cleared from about 55 miles on the high-use public trails.

CUSTER, S.D. (CN) — The highest point in South Dakota, Harney Peak, has been renamed Black Elk Peak, a federal board’s response to criticism that the former name was insensitive to the state’s Native ...

Besides Harney Peak Thursday, the board considered 12 other requested name changes or requests to name unnamed places, Yost said. There was no notice or agenda of Thursday's meeting published on ...