Hiking in cold weather can be a refreshing experience. You get to enjoy the stunning views in the cold, crisp, fresh air and usually don’t have to deal with as many people on the trails! However, it is imperative to observe the right safety measures… Read More »Cold Weather Hiking Tips in the Black Hills
There are two trails with the name Iron Creek in the Black Hills, which can cause some confusion. One in the Northern Hills and one in the Southern Hills. We tackled the Northern Hills Iron Creek Trail today. To get there, start in Spearfish and… Read More »Exploring the Iron Creek Trail – Northern Hills
We were meeting some friends that were camping at Center Lake Campground, we got there way before they did and amazingly enough just happened to stumble upon the Lost Trails. What an amazing find! We found ourselves in a parking lot near bathrooms, that was… Read More »Moments on the Lost Trails
Crow Peak is one of the peaks surrounding Spearfish, SD which forms the Queen City’s “crown”. (The other two are Lookout Mountain and Spearfish Peak.) To get to the trailhead, take exit 8 off I-90 and head south on McGuigan road. Take a right on… Read More »Taking in the Views at Crow Peak Summit
If you’re looking for a unique experience that the kids will love, you’ve got to check out the Rock Maze off Nemo Road outside of Rapid City, South Dakota. To get there from Rapid City, head east on Nemo Road for about 14 miles. You… Read More »Morning at the Rock Maze
Coon Hollow Loop is a nice trail located within 15 miles of Rapid City, SD. To get to the trailhead, take Hwy 16 south out of Rapid City you will pass the Rockerville exit and then take a right on Silver Mountain Rd. The trailhead will… Read More »Chasing Views on Coon Hollow Loop
It was Saturday evening and I was trying to decide between finding something good on Netflix and cleaning my house. Neither one of those sounded that appealing so I decided to go for a hike. I’m usually more of a morning hiker, but when its… Read More »An Evening Hike to Sturgis City Dams Trail
Buzzard’s Roost is one of those trails that has been on my list to do for a while. After being a bit of homebody the past week avoiding rally traffic, we decided to tackle Buzzard’s Roost after having an appointment in Rapid City. My twin 8… Read More »Exploring Buzzard’s Roost
If you’re looking for a short hike with some spooky fun for the kids, Spokane Ghost Town is just what you need! Spokane, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, was founded in 1890 as a mining town. Gold, silver, copper and zinc were… Read More »Braving the Spokane Ghost Town
The Centennial Trail is a 111 mile trail that starts at Bear Butte near Sturgis in the north and ends in Wind Cave National Park in the south. The trail is used year round by hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. I have done portions… Read More »A Sunny Day at the Centennial Trail – Rapid Creek to Brush Creek
