Mitch has been running with our friend Noora for over 20 years. By runner’s standards, she is a beast. She has completed so many races and accumulated more medals that it would be difficult to list them all. She participates in ultra marathons in various countries. Mitch has been her...
This stop kept us busy for the duration of our stay. One instance where the hype did not meet our expectations was Deadwood. This town was filled with mini-casinos in each store. It should have been nicknamed the mini Vegas of the Dakotas. This town fell short of our expectations....
Our morning began early as we wanted to beat the crowds that would soon transcend this beautiful Lake Sylvan. We were lucky to find a parking spot to launch the kayak. The lake is surrounded by rock formations which adds to its appeal. It was a beautiful morning for a...
A visit to the town of Hill City was mainly to ride the 1880 train. Initially, this railway was used for mining and timber interests. This steam engine runs on recycled motor oil, unlike its counterparts which use wood or coal to generate the engine’s steam. It’s a two-hour, twenty-mile...
Our morning started with a tour to the Wind Cave National Park. Here there are acres of prairie grasses, swaying ponderosa pines and glimpses of the wildlife inhabiting this area. Beneath this vast land, lies a cave system which was discovered by Alvin McDonald. In 1881, this seventeen year old...