Custer

We were just a few miles from

Custer State Park.

What a beautiful spot!!

Time to fish one of the lakes!

Also had a great hiking trail that went all the way around the lake, 

had some cool rock formations!

A storm brewed up,

so we packed up (no luck with catching dinner).

and headed into town.

We just got into our lunch spot 

when the clouds let loose!

The Custer Wolf was the perfect hangout 

for our afternoon,

great food, beer and we played a 

very intense game of Sorry

while we waited out the storm.

It passed, 

leaving cool air, sun 

and a perfect afternoon to shop in the cute town.

Then back to hunt down some Buffalo.

We drove the "loop"

but only saw one lone guy!

So, yep!

Time for a fire and fun!

We loved the chill of the evenings,

sleeping with the windows open

was wonderful!

Thanks for a wonderful day Custer!

love, the rockinryans

Deadwood.

Deadwood is such a fun little town!

We put in a full day of fun,

beginning at the free history museum.

There are so many rocks in the ground,

the trees learn to grow their roots through them.

There are many fun restaurants,

our pic included a live outdoor concert

by a look-a-like Willie,

with hits like

"gettin' old SUCKS!"

The boys thought he was hilarious!

We then went on a tour of the town.

Our guide was also the school principle.

We traveled up the mountain to a beautiful cemetery 

where Wild Bill and Calamity Jane are buried.

Up next,

gold mining!

And their first tour in a mine.

brrrr...the cold air felt good!

No Deadwood visit is complete

without a good ole fashioned 

Main Street shootout!

Then back home to our relaxing evening fire.

What a great day!

love, the rockinryans

South Dakota Fun!!!

Where we stayed...

Historic Camp Custer log Cabins.

The former officer's quarters of the

Civilian Conservation Corps that housed men

during the 1930s great depression.

It is registered as a historic site and 

is still decorated with many antiques.

Including a working phone

the boys have never used before....!!!

Our 

The boys wasted no time

heading over to the fishing pond!!

We were able to sit comfortably

on the porch and watch them 

in their element.

Trying out their fire starters!

Custer State Park 

had a free fishing clinic,

first up on our list!

Not many bites, but what a relaxing

beautiful morning.

Time to head through the mountains....

on our way to Mt. Rushmore!

 

A beautiful, scenic drive

that included lots of fun hiking spots

on the way!

Who left him alone with the camera....?!?

Literally...

driving "through" the mountains....

We can see it!

We were so pleasantly surprised

with the total beauty in this area.

A great view for lunch!

How would you like that job?!?

They were scaling different areas.....

scary just to watch!

 

We were famished after our big day,

Sean offered up a special dessert!

Yummy!!

A great first day of vaca!

love, the rockinryans