Things to Do in Custer State Park
Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is generally regarded as one of the best state parks in the country. It certainly is one of our favorite … Read more
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Things to Do at Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is more than just a grand carving of four presidents. It is representative of some of the most important events in the history of the United States. The … Read more
Hiking in Badlands National Park
When you first drive in, you wouldn’t think this would be a great place to go for a hike. It seems desolate. But there is plenty of hiking in Badlands … Read more
Visiting Badlands National Park: What to See and Do
If you aren’t familiar with the term badlands, it might seem like an odd name for a National Park. Basically, it is a dry terrain formed by erosion from wind … Read more
Civil War Road Trip Through the National Parks
Looking to experience the War between the States? This Civil War road trip will take you to every major site run by the National Park Service.
Western National Parks: A Summer Road Trip
Looking to experience the American West in a summer road trip? Can’t decide where to start, how long to stay and where to go? Look no further. Here’s our ultimate … Read more
Experiencing the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
It was a cold, drizzling morning at the southern end of the Black Hills in South Dakota. Bonnie and I were huddled up in warm clothes along with several thousand … Read more
Outdoorsy RV Rental Review
When we first heard about the annual Buffalo Round-Up at Custer State Park we knew it was something we needed to experience. Then we found out the 2019 event would … Read more
Exploring the Black Hills in the Winter
On my first road trip out West back in college, the Black Hills was my first stop. The original goal was to watch the fireworks at Mt. Rushmore on the … Read more
Visiting Rapid City, SD in the Winter
As one of the biggest cities in South Dakota, if you’re looking to visit The Mount Rushmore State, Rapid City is a great place to start. We first visited this … Read more