Comments on: Tatanka: Story of the Bison – Deadwood, South Dakota

By: Loise DiPalma

Loise DiPalma — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:24:38 +0000

I have just returned from a visit to many of our National Parks out West. One of the MOST moving was the stop at Takanta. In hearing the presentation from the Native American speaker, my interest in the History and Culture of The Navtive ways has been peaked. The White race has been greatly cheated in learning of their beliefs

By: Sharyn Singman

Sharyn Singman — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:49:20 +0000

I visited Tataanka on my recent trip to The Black Hills. It was one of the highlights.The sight is breathtaking and I really enjoyed the presentation from the Native- American woman. But mostly, was hearing the grand-opening speech from Kevin Costner in the video, that brought tears to my eyes. Thank-you soo much Kevin, for saying what has to be said and having the passion to inform others. You expressed my feelings.

By: Disgusted Visitor

Disgusted Visitor — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:52:39 +0000

My wife and I visited in 2008 and enjoyed the stop so much we went back again in 2009. I guess we should have remembered the visit from 2008. The older lady who runs the place was in the process of one of the many bus tours they do there when my wife and I arrived. Without greeting us or anything she met us outside and cursly informed us that we must pay at the front desk which we already knew. We went inside and paid the young lady working the front desk who was very professional and helpful. We asked about the 5 minute video and she went and turned it on for us. When we came out I saw the older lady glaring at us because I suspect she had skipped that part of the experience for the bus tour. In any case the rest of our experience at Tatanka was ruined. I for one will never go back!

By: Ricky GoodVoiceFlute

Ricky GoodVoiceFlute — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:02:17 +0000

I was working nearby at the new lodge moving furniture and went there on my break to get a cup of coffee. The woman behind the counter informed me that I would have to pay admission in order to get a cup of coffee. I told her that I am a full-blood Oglala Lakota from Oglala, and that Crazy Horse Memorial doesn’t charge Natives, so why was Tatanka charging admission for Lakota people?

It’s really a shame how Kevin Costner is using the Lakota culture for his own gain.

Thank you.

By: Sharon Garvey

Sharon Garvey — Sat, 16 May 2009 19:20:06 +0000

We visited Tatanka a few years ago and it is still so fresh in my mind. I was totally in awe of the magnitude of the sculptures, but the most memorable event was the storyteller in native dress. His story made me see both sides of the history and the passion that came across in the telling made it unforgettable. I will be back

By: Monica Salyer

Monica Salyer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:29:55 +0000

I was lucky enough to be in the area during the grand opening. The entire place is just gorgeous! The bronze statues were amazing in their detail, and everywhere I looked was just so – right. I bought several shirts as souvenirs, some of wich I still have. I met Kevin Costner – He was such a nice guy! – and my husband took a couple of pictures of us standing side by side.

I’d love to repeat that day!

By: Editor

Editor — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:07:37 +0000

The snack bar is where you can get something for you to eat, the cost depends on what you buy. You would pay with cash or a credit card.

By: Gaye Sailer

Gaye Sailer — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:57:58 +0000

What about these snack bars? How many? How much? How do we pay?