It’s that time of year…the weather is warming up and everyone is itching to get outside. Between the melting snow and rain showers, springtime often means muddy trails—and that means it’s time to hike responsibly! When trails are wet and muddy, hiking etiquette matters to… Read More »Trail Etiquette 101: What to Do When Paths Are Muddy
This past weekend, I headed out for a hike on one of the lesser-known trails in Custer State Park — Barnes Canyon Trail — and honestly, it was exactly what I didn’t know I needed. I started from the east trailhead but you can start… Read More »Solitude, Wildlife & a Bit of Weirdness on Barnes Canyon Trail
This past weekend, my boys and I set out for a hike on the Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Trail in Custer State Park. We started on the south end of the trail, but you can also begin on the north side, which starts right at… Read More »A Sunny Spring Hike on Grace Coolidge Trail
If you’re looking for an unforgettable hiking experience in the Black Hills, a sunset hike to Black Elk Peak is hard to beat. Recently, I took my 12-year-old twin boys, Tristan and Talon, on a sunset adventure to the highest point east of the Rockies,… Read More »Sunset Hike to Black Elk Peak
