Grandma Dar's Travel Blog

12/02/2022

Ready for some winter adventures? Try hiking the hills in Custer State Park. The winter trail challenge runs from November to April so get out and enjoy the seasons!

Don't miss the Custer State Park Winter Trail Challenge 2020! Try snowshoing or hiking these classic trails this year.

11/09/2022

The website is up again! Read up on all the beautiful places to visit in the Black Hills and make places for your next adventure to SD!

10/27/2022

Every morning, as I cross the parking lot to go into school, I try to stop and appreciate the beautiful place I live now. I have never worked on a campus this lovely surrounded by pine trees!

08/06/2022

My website is down (can’t afford the hosting fees) SORRY

06/28/2022

05/18/2022

Yes, YOU can! There was a Lady in Lincoln who had a similar bike and she rode everywhere. I ride because my dad could not - here’s to you Ben Waline!

05/16/2022

Getting Excited for Riding Season!
Check out maps for the Black Hills here!

Cruising through the pine-covered Black Hills is one of the most popular things to do when visiting the area. People come to see Mount Rushmore or the unbelievable antics at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but at the end of the day, the stories are about the Rides.

01/14/2022

Sat down and wrote up one of the best experiences I had last year. If you don't about this incredible young man, you should.

Wyatt's Lemonade will blow you away! How many third graders do you know that have donated over $30,000 to charity?! You got to follow this Kid's adventures!

12/30/2021

This is the most read post I made last year, nearly 12,000 views. Imagine that! I get internet views from all over the world - Seriously! What are people from Ireland and China reading on my website? Too Cool

For over 80 years, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has drawn bike-loving crowds to the Blacks Hills every August for great rides and special memories.

12/29/2021

The holidays are winding down, but we can always plan for next year ❤️ 🚂 🎄

'Tis the season to ride the Holiday Express! Make it cozy on the adult only Spiked Train to the North Pole. Watch out for Santa!

12/29/2021

Here’s a long post covering all of the garden season 2021. Enjoy!

The summer of 2021 brought new challenges to growing plants in the Geodome. Tons of compost and new soaker hoses helped improve the harvest.

12/27/2021

For those with an itch to get out and hike this winter- Custer State Park has tons it trails!

Don't miss the Custer State Park Winter Trail Challenge 2020! Try snowshoing or hiking these classic trails this year.