From prairie blossoms to baby hatchlings, hot donuts to snow cones, my routine is all about appreciating the little things in life. That’s why Summer 2016 presents such a great opportunity to think beyond my comfort zone...
My 6 pound morkie, Taz, wanted me to share his favorite things about Rapid City. He would have typed it himself but paws and keyboards don’t really get along. I’ve added some of my input when necessary – Taz cannot...
So, this families Achilles heel is ice cream; I cannot tell you how much it is loved in our household! Thank goodness for all the places to go hiking and work it all off - hahaha! Imagine our luck having not one, but two...
NO, I don’t mean some kind of large scale logging operation, I mean ripping down some seriously awesome single track! I’ve lived in the Black Hills of South Dakota since my early childhood, back when I got my bike from a...
My family visited the Black Hills area just over two years ago and decided then that if we were ever to move again, this would be the place to be. Fast forward two years and here we are, now residents of Rapid City and...
I lived in the Black Hills until my sophomore year of high school when my parents relocated us to North Dakota. After a several years away, I returned permanently to Rapid City at the age of…well let’s just say “older...
Apparently, when popular comedian Jim Gaffigan was in Rapid City for a gig, he asked a taxi driver what a unique local restaurant would be…the driver said that there was nothing and he should go to the Outback Steakhouse...
Ask yourself, what could be better than a train ride? How about a train ride at night on a vintage steam engine? As one popular train-loving scientist would say “oh goody, oh goody, oh goody”! Like Dr. Sheldon Cooper, I...
For most people Labor Day weekend means packing away the white pants and barbecues in the backyard. If you’re looking to #DoBigThings for the three day weekend, why not hit the road and enjoy what Rapid City has to offer...
A great benefit to living in Rapid City, would have to be that I never have to travel long to get out and enjoy a gorgeous day. Whether I’m going for a hike, visiting...
Summer in Rapid City means the return of many yearly traditions- but my favorite may be the two free events, Summer Nights and Main Street Square Concert Series, every...
