The road is a mountain you climb to a thousand journeys…adventure is calling
Located halfway between Mt. Rushmore and Custer, SD off scenic Highway 16, Crazy Horse is a monutment to honor the culture and traditions of Native Americans, including the Oglala Lakota peple. Background: To the Lakota the Black Hills is the center of the universe. It is their ancestral home and a place sacred to their […]
Read More Western Adventure: Crazy Horse MonumentJune 3rd, 2022 Tucked in the northwest corner of Custer State Park you’ll discover tranquil Sylvan Lake. Coined the ‘crown jewel of Custer’ –Sylvan Lake lies in the shadow of Black Elk Peak and the towering monoliths stone needles. Each of Custer’s five lakes offers beautiful vistas, but Sylvan has a mystical essence as it […]
Read More Western Adventure: Sylvan Lake -Custer State parkOne of the most iconic images in American culture – Mt. Rushmore is an emblem of patriotism, a crossroads of hope as the past triumphs and mistakes of our nation meet to invite all-Americans to rise up and fight for freedom, equality and the ideals of democracy. I’ve been blessed to have visited Mt. Rushmore […]
Read More Western Adventure: Black Hills – Mt RushmoreNext up on our Black Hills Adventure, we are embarking on the famed Iron Mountain Road from Custer State Park to Mount Rushmore. Like the nearby Needles Highway, the Iron Mountain Road was inspired by Peter Norbeck. The road, like Mount Rushmore is a feat in modern engineering – but the earth defying construction plays […]
Read More Western Adventure: Black Hills-Iron mountain RoadJune 3rd, 2022: Fueled by a hot cup of State Game Lodge coffee, I hit the road for a day of Black Hills adventure in and around Custer State Park just after eight a.m. Custer provides unlimited opporunities for breathtaking views, wilderness pursuits and resort fun. I have limited time to explore, and wanted to […]
Read More Western Adventure: Black Hills – Needles HighwayStepping into Custer State Park’s famed State Game Lodge is checking into the height of rustic luxury. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022, The lodge was built between 1919-1922 by famed architect Cecil C. (CC) Gideon, in the western slick syle. The lodge embodies the western spirit with a large stone porch, welcoming terrace and […]
Read More Western Adventure: Black Hills- State Game LodgeJune 2nd, 2022: With a few hours of daylight left, I decided to explore the park a bit before checking into my room at the State Game Lodge. Losing a day of travel due to my Dallas layover, meant I needed to be mindful of time and use every minute to ensure I enjoyed all […]
Read More Western Adventures: Black Hills – Part IIThis is my travelogue from my ‘Western Adventures’ from the rugged Black Hills of South Dakota onward to the Bighorns of Wyoming and wonders of Yellowstone National Park and beyond. This is a journal of my adventures…thanks for joining me virtually. June 2nd, 2022: As I last reported, I encountered a bit of ‘turbulence’ in […]
Read More Western Adventure: Black Hills Part II started my great western adventure on June 1st with a 1 pm. ET flight from RDU bound for Dallas. In theory, I would land in Dallas in roughly 3 hours (around 3:22 p.m. CT) and then have a three hour layover before boarding a flight bound for Rapid City and The Black Hills. I […]
Read More Planes, Shuttles and Automobiles: Raleigh to Dallas/Rapid City“Art is the highest form of hope.” After enjoying several hours at Zoo Atlanta, I decided to head over to my favorite spot in Atlanta – The High Museum. Located in the heart of Atlanta, The High Museum of Art is one of the best art museums in the United States. Since 1905 been the […]
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