Author Archives: Ron and Denise

Friday, October 10 – Tuesday, October 14,2025 This morning, we’re packing up to head home. Custer State Park has been an incredible place to stay, and we can’t praise it enough – it truly stands out. The facilities are top-notch, the park is stunning, and the wildlife makes it an unforgettable experience. After stopping atContinue reading “Custer State Park to Home”

Thursday, October 9, 2025 Today was remarkable in so many ways—the weather was absolutely stunning with clear blue skies, temperatures in the upper 60s, and we were off to Sylvan Lake. Located in Custer State Park, Sylvan Lake comes highly recommended by YouTubers, and after today, we totally understand why. Another must-do is driving theContinue reading “Sylvan Lake and Needles Highway, Custer State Park, SD”

Monday, October 6 to Wednesday, October 8, 2025 The weather shifted to rain over the weekend, and by Monday night, temperatures dropped into the 30s. We kept an electric heater running overnight, and in the morning, we fired up Mr. Heater – it’s a powerhouse and had the place warm in no time. Along withContinue reading “Game Lodge Campground, Custer State Park, SD”

Friday, October 3 – Sunday, Oct 5, 2025 We decided to drive to Wind Cave on Friday, aware that the government shutdown meant the Visitor’s Center and Cave Tours would be closed. The drive was stunning, with breathtaking scenery and sightings of Bison herds and Prairie Dog Towns, though no Elk were spotted. We pausedContinue reading “Wind Cave & Badlands National Parks, SD”

October 2, 2025 Mt. Rushmore National Monument was a must-see for us. With the shutdown, we weren’t sure if it would be open, but we decided to go check it out. It was another gorgeous day for a drive to the monument. We’re constantly amazed at how peaceful it is while driving through the area—sometimesContinue reading “Mt Rushmore, SD”

October 1, 2025 When we checked into the Spearfish City Campground, the staff informed us that the water supply to all sites would be shut off starting Wednesday, October 1st. She mentioned it might happen around 8:00 to 9:00 am and that we were welcome to stay, but there would be no water available. InContinue reading “Spearfish City Campground, Spearfish SD to State Game Lodge Campground, Custer SD”

September 30, 2025 Deadwood is conveniently located just a 20-minute drive from Spearfish, making it an accessible destination for a day trip. The journey itself is remarkable, offering breathtaking mountain views, stretches of pine forests, and trees adorned with vibrant golden leaves that highlight the natural beauty of the Black Hills region. Founded nearly 150Continue reading “Spearfish City Campground, Spearfish SD”

September 29, 2025 We left 7th Ranch early this morning around 8:30 AM MT to head to our next campground, about four hours away. While leaving the campground, we spotted a Magpie on a fence post near the Ranch entrance and got a photo of it. The interstate from Montana to South Dakota was smoothContinue reading “7th Ranch RV Camp, Garryowen MT to Spearfish City Campground, Spearfish SD”

Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 27, 2025 After several extended trips in our RV, we soon learned that things happen. Things break, minor repairs, chores, and in some cases, medical issues come up. Fortunately, we have not had any medical issues to date but in speaking with our campground neighbors at Mountain View, theyContinue reading “Mountain View Campground, Sundance WY to 7th Ranch RV Camp Garryowen, MT”

September 25, 2025 – September 26, 2025 Today, we journey to Sundance, Wyoming, marking another new state for both of us. The landscape shifts once more to rolling hills and mountains, with expansive valleys sprinkled with trees and ranches. Pine forests blanket the hillsides, interspersed with deciduous trees whose leaves are turning vibrant yellows. AgainstContinue reading “Sleepy Hollow, Wall SD to Mountain View Campground, Sundance WY”

September 23, 2025 to September 24, 2025 We left Mitchell KOA around 10:30 a.m. CT, knowing we’d cross into the Mountain Time Zone before reaching Wall, South Dakota. The countryside began to change, with fields of short cornstalks, soybeans, turnips, barley, and sunflowers appearing. The turnips had deep mauve flowers, with some fields stretching allContinue reading “Mitchell KOA Journey, Mitchell South Dakota to Sleepy Hollow, Wall SD”

September23 to September 24, 2025 It was a relatively short drive of 2 1/2 hours today. We’re excited to visit South Dakota, as neither of us has been there before. It’s been a bit of a slog since leaving Ohio, traveling daily with overnight stops, but it’s all been necessary to reach our destinations atContinue reading “Scenic RV Campground, Sioux City Nebraska to Mitchell KOA Journey, Mitchell South Dakota”

Sunday, September 21 to Monday, September 22, 2025 We were excited to arrive in Iowa today since neither of us had visited this state before. However, our excitement quickly vanished when we reached the Beyonder Getaway Lazy Acres campground near Center Point, Iowa, where we planned to stay overnight. The name should have been aContinue reading “Love’s RV Campground to Beyonder Getaway Lazy Acres, Center Point Iowa”

Saturday, September 20 to Sunday, September, September 21 This was another first for us in booking a campsite at a Love’s. It was also the first time we’ve seen a Love’s with full hookup, as some may allow overnight camping, some with electric, and some with a dump station. Site #34 was a pull throughContinue reading “Camp Ames, Peru Indiana to Love’s RV Campground, Normal Illinois”

Friday, September 19 to Saturday, September 20 We’ve only stayed in one Harvest Host campsite prior to tonight’s stay but we know this one is very special. It is located about 6 miles south of Peru, Indiana, right along the Mississinewa River. After turning on the road to its location, we saw a historic markerContinue reading “Jackson Center, Oh to Camp Ames, Peru Indiana”