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Back to Custer State Park: Cathedral Spires Trail & Bison

We had to get back to Custer State Park one more time before leaving South Dakota. We first visited the park on June 19, four days after our arrival. Two days later we went back for a short hike, picnic and maybe swim at Sylvan Lake. But it still wasn’t...

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Scenic Byways, Bison and Wild Bill

Towering limestone cliffs and rushing mountain streams was our focus this past Saturday when we headed northwest of Rapid City to the start of the Spearfish Scenic Byway. I discovered this 19-mile stretch of beautiful scenery while researching the area. There were a handful of waterfalls and a couple of...

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Classic American Celebration in South Dakota

I think July 4, 2025 will be etched in the minds of many, many Texans as one of the worst days of their lives. Early that morning flash flooding hit the Hill Country causing catastrophic damage and loss of life. They are still looking for the missing. We have followed...

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QuikTrip: 1930s Caving Experience

I thought I knew what we were getting in to. I research and plan our excursions, and most of the time our adventure turns out even better than expected. Our trip to Jewel Cave National Monument on Sunday was no different. However, it was not exactly what I expected. I...

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We Made it to South Dakota!

It’s been almost three days since we arrived to Rapid City, South Dakota. We left Argyle, Texas Saturday morning and arrived Sunday afternoon – almost 1,000 miles! We’ve settled in to our two-bedroom apartment fairly well. Dale has not missed a beat with his work schedule and I’ve arranged everything...