SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 16 Did we save the best for last? Check out our final stop in Yellowstone and get the down and dirty details of camping with no electric hookup. Southern Yellowstone – West Thumb Geyser Basin It … Continued
Today, we explored the oldest and hottest geothermal area in northwest Yellowstone National Park and had our first grizzly and black bear sightings! Mammoth Hot Springs Mammoth Hot Springs is a congested area so we shot right there when we woke … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 11 We have arrived Yellowstone National Park! We are staying seven nights to explore the area and have set up at Grant Village Campground in the south end of the park. Established in 1872, Yellowstone was … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 8 Today, we drive up the spectacular Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, hike to a local swimming hole called Devil’s Tub, and take a detour to the highly revered Crow Peak Brewery. Spearfish Canyon is one of … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 7 A Cave, A Mountain Carving and Cowboys We had the ultimate South Dakota day! We explored an enormous cave, gaped at the amazement of Mount Rushmore and admired the traditions of the cowboy. The Dazzling … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 6 A South Dakota Day Trip to the Towns of Lead, Deadwood and Sturgis We decided to give our legs a break after yesterday’s long hike so we headed north to the towns of Lead, Deadwood … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 5 Custer State Park Hiking What was supposed to be a 2 – 4 hour hiking day ended up being a 6 ½ hour day. We were originally planning to hike up to Harney Peak and … Continued
SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 4 Custer State Park in South Dakota Custer State Park is the first and largest state park in South Dakota (one of the largest in the country actually). It encompasses 70,000 acres of lakes, prairie, pine … Continued