Day 4: Rapid City to Cody
Goodbye South Dakota! Hello Wyoming! Why oming? because it is beautiful. We left Rapid City after a two night, one day stay. A […]
Month: June 2014
Big Horn Mountains
The Big Horn Mountains National Forest protects a mountain range just west of Buffalo and Sheridan, WY. We were traveling from the black hills to […]
40 Barn Quilts of the Midwest
The barn quilt is a ground roots art movement that is spreading across the country as tourists are encouraged to take the back roads and […]
Reiman Gardens
The Reiman Gardens are adjacent to the Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. We found it because we were looking through http://roadsideamerica.com and saw a […]
Devils Tower | Wyoming
Devils Tower stands high above the rolling hills that surround it. With all the people flocking to see Devils Tower, I couldn’t help but […]
All About Cherries
Ever heard the phrase red before bed? I hadn’t. It turns out that the humble cherry has some amazing benefits besides the great taste and […]
Elkhart Lake and the Osthoff Resort
Elkhart Lake and the Osthoff Resort By Pamela O’Meara The four diamond Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. Water activities, beach chairs, flower gardens, a […]
Wasted Space to Kitchen Garden
I’ve always wanted to create a kitchen garden close to the house, so I could enjoy it, water it, watch it grow and use it […]
4th of July Recipes and More
The 4th of July. The most American and patriotic of all holidays in the US. Sometimes we forget that it is more than a day […]
Day 3: Black Hills and Custer
Ahh! The Black Hills just outside of Rapid City, SD. After a very long (but very fun) day 2, we were welcomed to Rapid City […]
Needles Highway
Needles Highway was part of a day trip we took out of Rapid City. We had just finished the Iron Mountain Road and Wildlife Loop […]
Custer State Park
I asked a good friend of mine who grew up in South Dakota what I needed to hit on my way through. Custer State Park […]
Iron Mountain Road
When you enter the Black Hills driving south out of Keystone you will drive the Iron Mountain Road, Hwy 16A. This is a very scenic […]
Mt Rushmore
Mt Rushmore is a national treasure and it’s obvious why when you visit. The monument is part of the National Park Service and is located […]
Day 2 Mitchell to Rapid City
Off we went on our second day across South Dakota. Leaving Mitchell and the Corn Palace in our rear view mirror, we set our sights […]
Another Kind of Trellis | Joel Karsten – Straw Bale Gardening
Hey Joel – What are those wires and boards for above the straw bales? Joel Karsten was available for this video explaining how to make […]
Rhubarb Rocks!
I’ve always loved Rhubarb. Growing up I remember going into the garden and breaking off a stalk with that giant leaf and chewing on the […]
Wall Drug #hifromsd #walldrug
Wall Drug is an experience. I guess I really wasn’t prepared for it when I arrived. I knew it used to be a drug […]
Badlands National Park
The Badlands National Park could be series onto themselves. The first thing we asked is, “How did the badlands get its name?” The National Park […]
Should you get the Big one?
Should you get the big one? See if you can guess what this video is about before it’s over. It’s only 33 seconds so you […]