Sharing History thru
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History, art, public lands, conservation and biology intertwine at the D. C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery, a free family attraction in the Northern Hills at Spearfish SD.
History, art, public lands, conservation and biology intertwine at the D. C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery, a free family attraction in the Northern Hills at Spearfish SD. Artists create intriguing, multi-faceted masterpieces that bring the hatchery to life for all to enjoy.
Let’ s explore how visitors to the D. C. Booth Fish Hatchery effectively combine the visual aspect of art with the atmosphere of history, both past and present, to find inspiration for their artistic creations.
As the only official USFWS Historic National Fish Hatchery, the D. C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery has many roles including housing the National Aquatic and Fisheries Conservation Archives, serving as an active USFWS Fish Hatchery, and providing a free family attraction for 190,000 visitors each year. Throughout the hatchery grounds life sized historic and art exhibits are found, along with interactions with nature and wildlife.
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