This John Wayne classic from 1972 has one of my favorite John Wayne movie lines of all time. "I'm thirty years older than you are. I had my back broke once, and my hip twice. And on my worst day I could beat the hell out of you." Bruce Dern's (I love Bruce Dern in...
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Pike Masters Tournament – Lake Oahe
2019 Pike Master Tournament is canceled until next April due to accessibility and safety of our fishermen. The first annual Lake Oahe Pike Masters Tournament was held back in 2013. With 19 teams in the books the first year, the tournament has now grown to 40...
Oh, a wise guy, eh? The Three Stooges in South Dakota
I love The Three Stooges. Turn's out The Three Stooges were at the Mitchell Corn Palace back in 1961. After Curly Howard passed away in 1952, they were in need of a "third Stooge". Moe Howard and Larry Fine invited Joe "Curly Joe" DeRita to join the act, which he...
Elvis in South Dakota
On June 21, 1977 Elvis performed at the brand new Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, South Dakota. This video shows Elvis Presley backstage before the concert. Sadly, Elvis's final concert performance was only days later on June 26th in Indianapolis. If you...
Brandon Farmers Market – Brandon, South Dakota
Brandon Farmers Market, organized by Julie Lanoue Where is it located and when? Gypsy Trading Co parking lot, 515 N Splitrock Blvd. Every Saturday morning from 8am - noon. Our goal is to provide a place for local farmers, gardeners and businesses to bring their...
On the Road with Poseidon
Heather and I recently had lunch at Olive Garden in Rapid City with our friends Michele Kelly from Pierre and her son Bryant Kelly from Rapid City. 3 years ago Bryant adopted a kitten from the Humane Society of the Black Hills and named him Poseidon. I didn't ask if...
Bighorn Sheep Crossing – Be Prepared to Stop
If you have been through Deadwood, chances are you have seen the small herd of Bighorn Sheep. We have spotted them quite often coming into Deadwood on Highway 85 and the Hwy 14 intersection. There is a very rugged and steep "mountain or hill - if you are from the...
The Ranch Store of the Badlands
No Growl. All Howl. We stopped at the Ranch Store, lured in by a colony of very peanut loving Prairie Dogs. The store was closed for the season but the Prairie Dogs were open for business. They were very friendly and are good camera subjects as they sit pretty still...
Eat. Sleep. Carve.
I have browsed around Jordan's display in Deadwood a few times this summer. It is amazing what he can do with a pine log and a chainsaw. About Jordan Dahl Chainsaw Artist: Since the age of 16 years old, Jordan Dahl has lived the wonderful life as a Chainsaw Artist....
















