Those first brave few who braved the dangers earned an opportunity to fulfill the destiny of western empire and prosperity. The story of the Harney Peak Ranch is the story of those who came first and the heritage of enterprise and adventure they passed down. The great and ancient cottonwoods that sheltered this crossroads of bison, Lakota and mountain man now survey a modern hub of western lifestyle, recreation and financial enterprise. What was once the premier sanctuary for ancient man and animal nurtured the fertile hub of a far-reaching frontier enterprise. And, in turn, the Harney Peak Ranch's cherished open-space legacy remains to embrace the cultural and economic heart of today's expanding Black Hills community.
Dramatic contrasts characterize the present-day ranch.
Secluded valley settings provide protected views of namesake Harney Peak just five minutes from the historic riverfront pioneer ranch headquarters. Five minutes further takes you to the city center and the regional air terminal, accessible but unseen. Gold Rush era buildings, occupied or restorable, counterpoint the most modern of production systems and facilities. It is the lifeblood of many generations and the future of many more.