Custer State Park officials urge visitors to ‘stay safe’ as wind damage assessment, cleanup continue

Custer State Park officials urge visitors to ‘stay safe’ as wind damage assessment, cleanup continue

Custer State Park’s main highways and trails are open to visitors after last month’s high-speed winds swept through western South Dakota, but officials are warning visitors to stay aware of their surroundings. Cleanup crews have been working to remove fallen trees and repair damages to park facilities, but there are still cracked trees that may be cause for concern, according to Matt Snyder, a parks regional supervisor for western South Dakota. …