Stephen, Truffles and I drove through Custer State Park while staying in Rapid City, but I knew that I needed to go back without them. While they're very supportive of my love the animals, it can be challenging trying to get great snaps with my camera when they're both ready … [Read more...] about Driving The Wildlife Loop At Custer State Park In South Dakota
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Eating At Bokujo Ramen – Justin Warner’s Restaurant In Rapid City, SD
Shae and I had a lot of things on our list of potential places to visit while staying in Rapid City. Some of those were must-dos like Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Badlands National Park, etc. Another was eating at Bokujo Ramen. What's so special about Bokujo Ramen? Well, … [Read more...] about Eating At Bokujo Ramen – Justin Warner’s Restaurant In Rapid City, SD
Mount Rushmore: More Impressive Than Expected, But With A Problematic History
The thing that South Dakota is perhaps best known for is Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Sculpted over the course of more than a decade, it features the faces of four presidents - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. Mount Rushmore is … [Read more...] about Mount Rushmore: More Impressive Than Expected, But With A Problematic History
30 Photos From Badlands National Park
In addition to lots of roadside attractions along I-90 in South Dakota, there's another key attraction - Badlands National Park. I-90 passes by the park to the north and from the interstate you don't get much of a taste of what lies beyond other than some pretty rolling hills. … [Read more...] about 30 Photos From Badlands National Park
7 Roadside Attractions Along I-90 In South Dakota
South Dakota's two largest cities - Sioux Falls and Rapid City - bookend the state on the eastern and western sides respectively. Between the two cities runs I-90 which also skirts the northern edge of Badlands National Park. Along I-90 you can find all kinds of roadside … [Read more...] about 7 Roadside Attractions Along I-90 In South Dakota
Feeding Prairie Dogs At Badlands Ranch Store In Philip, SD
To start this post off right, let me note that as a general rule (and in places like the National Parks it's against the law) that you shouldn't feed the wildlife - even the little wildlife like squirrels, chipmunks, and prairie dogs. This is especially crucial when you're … [Read more...] about Feeding Prairie Dogs At Badlands Ranch Store In Philip, SD
Going Back In Time At 1880 Town In South Dakota
Yeehaw! Welcome back in time to the Wild West - the 1800s - with this stop at 1880 Town along our drive from Pierre to Rapid City, SD. One of the best parts? It's dog-friendly everywhere except the saloon on site (which during the summer is open for drinks and ice cream) and … [Read more...] about Going Back In Time At 1880 Town In South Dakota
8 Days In Sioux Falls, SD: Here’s What We Did (& What We Missed Out On)
The first of four cities we visited in South Dakota was Sioux Falls, a city in the southeast of the state that's close to the state's borders with Minnesota and Iowa. We booked an 8 night stay there to maximize the points we used for our hotel, plus it gave us time to check … [Read more...] about 8 Days In Sioux Falls, SD: Here’s What We Did (& What We Missed Out On)
8 Pet-Friendly Breweries, Distilleries, Bars & Cafes In Sioux Falls, SD
South Dakota is one of the most pet-friendly states we've been to which we weren't expecting. That was something particularly noticeable in Sioux Falls when we were looking into pet-friendly breweries and discovered that there's a ton of them along with lots of other drinking … [Read more...] about 8 Pet-Friendly Breweries, Distilleries, Bars & Cafes In Sioux Falls, SD
Visiting Palisades State Park In Garretson, SD
A couple of days after arriving in Sioux Falls, SD, Truffles and I went out for a hike at Palisades State Park while Shae was working. Palisades State Park is in Garretson, about 30 minutes northeast of Sioux Falls. We'd planned to stop at Devil's Gulch Park first, but the … [Read more...] about Visiting Palisades State Park In Garretson, SD