Tourism, Recreation and the Civilian Conservation Corps

Help preserve the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Learn about and teach others about this incredibly important part of US and South Dakota history.

If you are a teacher or administrator in any school system in the state then you should know about this important period in US and South Dakota history. If you are in the tourism industry in South Dakota or if you benefit from tourism you should know about the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Work done on lakes and preserves has created or enhanced wildlife habitat and hunters come from near and far because of it. Fishermen and their families enjoy the lakes created or enhanced by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Many lookout towers were built. Roads and trails were build. The health of the forests was greatly improved. Conservation practices learned and taught during the period still benefit farmers and ranchers today.

In the Black Hills the contribution of the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps is often overlooked or not even recognized. Let's list just a few of the accomplishments in the hills area.