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...
We visited the Prairie Homestead a few years ago when my mom came down from Beulah, North Dakota. It was very interesting to see how settler's lived on the South Dakota prairie over 100 years ago. After the tour you feel very appreciative of the modern conveniences we...
If you love motorcycles or need a part for a motorcycle, specifically a 1936-1953 vintage Indian Motorcycle - this place is for you. I am not much of a motorcycle guy, but I really enjoy old vintage motorcycles and watching the American Pickers on TV and Mike's...
There are two ways to experience the Historic Adams House: #1 During the Day Option If you are scared of Ghost's take a day tour, it is less spooky during the day. It is also a lot easier to see all the beautiful woodwork, hand-painted canvas wall coverings, stained...
Bear Country U.S.A. is a drive through park and a favorite stop for families visiting the Black Hills. My wife Heather and I planned to go see the Black Bear Cubs "CubFest 2018" this past spring. As we drove up Mt. Rushmore Road towards Bear Country we noticed a ton...
The year was 1978 and we visited the Flintstones in Bedrock City. Such of neat place, but unfortunately it is closed today. The last time we drove by a few years back it had a "For Sale" sign up. Road Side America has a good write-up about Flintstones Bedrock City...
Still creating fond memories for children, Storybook Island in Rapid City is one of a kind. Founded in 1959 by the Rapid City Rotary Club, Storybook Island is celebrating it's 59th Birthday on August 16th 2018. My first visit to Storybook Island was back in 1978 and...
Dinosaurs fascinate kids and this place was one of my favorite places to stop when we came down from Beulah, North Dakota to the Black Hills. Dedicated on May 22, 1936 the hill overlooking Rapid City is home to a Apatosaurus, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus...
Growing up in Beulah, North Dakota our family vacations would take us south to the Black Hills. One of my favorite places to visit was Reptile Gardens near Rapid City. My favorite memory was the huge Mezzanine - I remember how fun it was to try and spot the snakes or...
