The western side of South Dakota is a beautiful place with mountains, lakes, scenic views, hiking and more. We got to enjoy that when visiting Custer State Park and got to enjoy much the same when hiking to both Roughlock Falls and Spearfish Falls. The trails to both sets of … [Read more...] about Hiking To Roughlock Falls & Spearfish Falls In Spearfish Canyon, SD
Hotel Review: Four Points By Sheraton Deadwood, SD
Having stayed in Sioux Falls, Pierre and Rapid City, our fourth and final stop in South Dakota was Deadwood. We didn't originally plan to stay there, but when searching for accommodation in Rapid City I came across a really cheap rate at the Four Points by Sheraton Deadwood which … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Four Points By Sheraton Deadwood, SD
10 Days In Rapid City, SD – Here’s What We Did
After eight days in Sioux Falls and four days in Pierre, our third stop in South Dakota was Rapid City where we stayed for ten days. When we arrived we saw that the weather forecast for the first five days was good, with rain forecast for the second half of our time there. We … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Rapid City, SD – Here’s What We Did
Visiting The Beautiful Custer State Park In South Dakota
Wildlife. Beautiful lakes. Scenic drives. Rock formations. Hiking. Unique views of Mount Rushmore and so much more. Custer State Park is simply stunning. Shae and I have visited many state parks on our 50 state road trip, but I think Custer State Park in South Dakota is my new … [Read more...] about Visiting The Beautiful Custer State Park In South Dakota
How To Find All The Presidential Statues In Rapid City, SD
Rapid City, SD is perhaps best known for its proximity to Mount Rushmore, but that's not its only presidential-themed attraction. In downtown Rapid City you can find dozens of life-sized bronze statues of past presidents. The day after we arrived there, we decided to take a … [Read more...] about How To Find All The Presidential Statues In Rapid City, SD
Road Trip Stats: Month 65 – May 2023
When publishing our stats for April, I'd mentioned that our spending for May would likely be higher than normal seeing as nearly all our stays would be paid for with cash rather than points. As a result, I wasn't very confident about our ability to stay under budget. However, … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 65 – May 2023
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
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Rapid City, SD
The third of four cities we stayed in during our month in South Dakota was Rapid City. We stayed all 10 nights there at the Residence Inn Rapid City which is one of Marriott's brands. We'd originally planned to stay at an Airbnb, but that ended up getting booked up by the time … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn 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