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  • So much to do in the Black Hills of South Dakota

    So much to do in the Black Hills of South Dakota

    When there are many things to see and do in an area, we try to prioritize what we would like to experience and accept the reality that we can’t do it all.  Leaving a few items unchecked gives us a good reason to come back and enjoy the area again. Such was the case here in the Black Hills area.…

  • Wildlife Alert! – Black Hills, South Dakota

    Wildlife Alert! – Black Hills, South Dakota

    Several of you who have been to the Black Hills and recommended that we make it a “must-do” while in South Dakota would agree with me that it’s a great place for fun, outdoor adventure and to be surrounded by the delights of nature.  Naturally we spent our days there in the outdoors, either driving the…

  • A Wind and Water Sculpture Masterpiece – South Dakota’s Badlands

    A Wind and Water Sculpture Masterpiece – South Dakota’s Badlands

    After being wowed by the lesser-known North Dakota Badlands, we began our southward trek and spent two weeks in the Black Hills of South Dakota.  Steve’s parents were from South Dakota, and growing up he heard a lot about the Black Hills area and the many exciting things to do here.  So he was fired up that we were…

  • We visit Steve’s mom’s hometown – Yankton, SD

    We visit Steve’s mom’s hometown – Yankton, SD

    We had two weeks to kill before the WIT (Winnebago International Travelers) Club Grand National Rally in Iowa, so we made a slight detour and pointed Betsy toward Yankton, South Dakota.  This stop had several areas of significance for us: (1)Yankton is Steve’s mom’s hometown (2)South Dakota is the 43rd state we’ve visited and (3) Betsy had finally parked in our state of residency!…