Hidden History in the Black Hills
A monument built on stolen land.
Author
Tori Peglar
Tori (she/her) is the former co-brand and content director of National Park Trips. She specializes in writing inspiring national park travelogues, foodie adventures and personal, heartfelt stories of people who shape our culture.
In 2018, Tori was recognized for her work with National Park Journal, winning three first-place awards for the Grand Canyon edition of the magazine. Later the same year, Tori was honored as a Folio: 100, a list of the top innovators, entrepreneurial thinkers, and industry-disruptors in magazine media.
Before joining National Park Trips, Tori worked for her alma mater as director of marketing for the CU-Boulder Alumni Association, developing and executing campaigns for national and local events and programs. She led an award-winning creative team of six and served as editor of the Coloradan magazine, which won two first-place national awards in 2011 and 2014 for magazine excellence, as well as two regional first-place awards and a second-place award in 2011-14.
Tori’s travels have taken her across the globe and she has lived in Hong Kong, Kenya, Ecuador and Nepal. Some of her favorite national park experiences are hiking the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon, taking the trail down to the Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point, snowshoeing to Lone Star Geyser in Yellowstone and doing Rocky Mountain’s East Inlet Trail with her family. When she’s not in search of a story, she loves spending time with her family and skiing, running, biking, backpacking and traveling.
My Stories
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Head to Paradise Guest Ranch for a true western experience.
Off the Beaten Path in Southeast Idaho
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Soak in hot springs and see bison without the crowds in Thermopolis.
9 Ways to Live in the Moment, Yellowstone Style
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Tour a Farm East of Yellowstone in Powell
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Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center in South Dakota
In the Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, you'll find incredible displays focusing on the lives of northern Plains Indian tribes.
Go Snowmobiling in Yellowstone & Beyond
Discover where to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas, including West Yellowstone and Wind River Country. Find tours, rentals and snowmobiling trails.
48 Hours in Winter in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
Two days of sights and activities in a winter wonderland.
Fun on the Water in Yellowstone National Park
Get Wet - Leave dry land behind to explore the rivers and lakes of Yellowstone
5 Top Places to See Dinosaurs in Wyoming
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A Winter Paradise in West Yellowstone, Mont.
Snowmobiling, X-country skiing, snowcoaches, snowshoeing and more.
Grand Teton National Park’s 3 Entrances and a Surprise
Yellowstone's southern neighbor, Grand Teton National Park's gateway is Jackson, Wyo.
60 Campgrounds on the West Side of Yellowstone
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Why Reusable Water Bottles Are Important
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7 Sights in West Yellowstone
There's more to explore at Yellowstone's West Entrance.
Wind Cave National Park
While you may never have heard of it, Wind Cave National Park was the seventh national park to be created.
10 Things to Do with Kids at Yellowstone
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The Four-Legged Ranger at Glacier National Park
Gracie the dog ranger works hard to keep people and wildlife safe.
When Women Couldn’t Vote, This Wyoming Town Paved the Way
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On the Fly in Idaho Falls
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Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
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Jewel Cave National Monument in South Dakota
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Badlands National Park in South Dakota
Good things in badlands.
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