Fun things to do in the Black Hills of South Dakota

If you are looking for a world class adventure perfect for the whole family look no further than The Black Hills in the southwestern corner of South Dakota. This isolated mountain range of granite outcroppings and lush forests rise out of the Badlands and South Dakota prairies that surround the hills. The tallest mountain in […]

Western Adventures: Dusk in Custer State Park

June 3rd 2022: After enjoying my early evening stroll through Custer City, I drove back into the boundaries Custer State. As you enter the western park entrance you’ll see signs for Stockade Lake. Stockade Lake is one of the prettiest places to find solitude and recreation in the park. The largest of Custer’s five lakes, […]

Western Adventure: Black Hills – Needles Highway

June 3rd, 2022: Fueled by a hot cup of State Game Lodge coffee, I hit the road for a day of Black Hills adventure in and around Custer State Park just after eight a.m. Custer provides unlimited opporunities for breathtaking views, wilderness pursuits and resort fun. I have limited time to explore, and wanted to […]

Western Adventure: Black Hills- State Game Lodge

Stepping into Custer State Park’s famed State Game Lodge is checking into the height of rustic luxury. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022, The lodge was built between 1919-1922 by famed architect Cecil C. (CC) Gideon, in the western slick syle. The lodge embodies the western spirit with a large stone porch, welcoming terrace and […]

Western Adventure: Black Hills Part I

This is my travelogue from my ‘Western Adventures’ from the rugged Black Hills of South Dakota onward to the Bighorns of Wyoming and wonders of Yellowstone National Park and beyond. This is a journal of my adventures…thanks for joining me virtually. June 2nd, 2022: As I last reported, I encountered a bit of ‘turbulence’ in […]