Wind Cave NP
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Official Twitter source for Wind Cave National Park of the National Park Service. Protecting 147 miles of cave passage and 38,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie.
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Happy Earth Day! Head out to the park today to see some wildlife, explore the cave, and hike the trails. #HappyEarthDay
Many birds begin the search for a mate in the spring. Sharp-tailed Grouse males perform a display called lekking, where they dance and sing as an invitation to mate. A male will point its tail up, spread its wings, and stamp its feet rapidly while moving. #TriviaTuesday
Looking for a nice outing this weekend? Check out Highway 87 at Wind Cave. Along the drive you will see beautiful views of the prairie, forests and canyons. Plus, you will see a historic bridge that was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. #ScenicDriveSunday
Wind Cave has an abundance of wildlife and provides great opportunities for wildlife viewing. Prairie dogs are one of the most commonly seen animals. Take a moment to watch these little critters as they scurry about. You may catch them doing a jump yip! #ScenicDriveSunday
With the arrival of spring, many birds will begin the search for a mate. Turkeys are commonly found in the park and males can be heard gobbling in efforts to attract a mate. They puff out feathers as well as raise and spread their tail as part of a display. #WildlifeWednesday
Wind Cave is home to many different kinds of wildlife, bison, elk, pronghorn, coyotes, deer, and more. Who do you think left this track behind? #MagnifiedMonday
To make Wind Cave more accessible to the public, routes were chosen and constructed within the cave. Today, if you go on a tour, you walk on a concrete path with stairs. Construction workers put all those paths and stairs in by hand. #ThrowbackThursday
A disease called white-nose syndrome has been affecting bats across the US. It's a fungus that infects the skin and kills the bat. Help Wind Cave protect our bats by cleaning clothes and shoes that have been in other caves. Thank you for protecting our bats! #WildlifeWednesday
Wind Cave has a unique landscape with prairie, ponderosa pine forests, and limestone canyons. The canyons provide quiet areas for wildlife to nest, including swallows. If you are hiking, make sure to look up! Swallows like to build mud nests high up on the walls. #MagnifiedMonday