Wind Cave Acquires 7 Acres on Southern Boundary of Park

WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. (AP) — Officials at Wind Cave National Park have bought seven acres of private property along the park's southern boundary and plan to convert a house on the property into a new office.

Superintendent Vidal Dávila says the property owner approached the park three years ago about selling the property, which includes a three-bedroom house and pole barn.

The property is adjacent to Highway 385 and is actually located within the authorized boundary of the park.

Initially, the park plans to use the home to house the offices of the Northern Great Plains Fire Management Office, whose offices are undergoing asbestos abatement.

Officials also acquired a 40-acre parcel that overlooks the southern part of the park earlier in the summer to prevent structures from being built and blocking views of the park.

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