I'm trying to get ready for the World Archery field championships in August in Croatia But, first, important things. Our family is having a family reunion in South Dakota this week. Yesterday, I drove 1071 miles into Wyoming. Today, My dad and I arrived in Rapid City at 8:00 p.m. I've got a few family members I haven't seen for a long while and some who might not be around much longer so I'm excited by the turnout, about 50 family members. Called the local archery shop before I left to find out if there were any outdoor ranges around. Yes was the answer so I am going to be up early every morning to practice before things get going. The youngsters have plenty of things planned for everyone so we'll be busy. Mount Rushmore, wind caves, alpine slides, gunfights, nighttime light shows. Should be fun.
Rapid City, South Dakota
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I really like Rapid City. I went there many years ago, the first flight with my first son, when he was an infant. We climbed Devil's Tower and did a route on Tricouni Nail, in the Ten Pins in the Black Hills. We also toured Wind and Jewel Caves, Custer Park and the Badlands. There are few areas with such a high concentration of outstanding outdoor scenery and activities. Hope all goes well with both the family and the tournament.
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If you get a chance drive thru Spearfish Canyon one end starts at Spearfish SD near you, rated one of the most scenic drives in the country.
Thanks Joe, been looking forward to this all year.
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Rapid City is where I grew up and I consider it my home town. I still miss the Black Hills although I understand they have changed a lot. Have fun!
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Northern hills bow hunters in spearfish has a great outdoor range to shoot. Beautiful country and great range.
Black hills archery has an indoor range, think it's 6-8 targets.
Gillette
Pronghorn archery has 1/2 field range and a full practice range above the field range.
Rocky Mtn sports has 12 target indoor range.
Chad
Black hills archery has an indoor range, think it's 6-8 targets.
Gillette
Pronghorn archery has 1/2 field range and a full practice range above the field range.
Rocky Mtn sports has 12 target indoor range.
Chad
Thanks Chad.
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I visited the area only briefly. Didn't realize there was so much to offer.
How are the winters? - lbg
How are the winters? - lbg
Lbg, never been here before. This site was picked because it was central to all the relatives ( Virginia to California). The area is beautiful, rolling hills, pines, green. Reminds me a lot of northern California. I imagine the winters are pretty harsh.Ben
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And we did not even mention Sturgis for you Harley fans.
http://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/info-guide/welcome.php
And you cannot forget the incredible Bison herds.
http://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/info-guide/welcome.php
And you cannot forget the incredible Bison herds.
I never missed a day of class due to winter issues, I would just get up a couple hours early and wait for a plow to go by my house then just follow him. It usually doubled my commute but I always made it safe... I also have Subaru which helped some!!!
Don't forget the tourist spots in the blackhills like Keystone (mt rushmore), go see crazy horse monument (2 miles from where I lived), and Deadwood. Those are all really fun places, Hill City has a museum with a local t-rex that was found, Hot Springs has a HUGE mammoth site, and wild horse sanctuary, and lots of national and state parks.
Have a great and safe trip!!!
Kasey
Don't forget the tourist spots in the blackhills like Keystone (mt rushmore), go see crazy horse monument (2 miles from where I lived), and Deadwood. Those are all really fun places, Hill City has a museum with a local t-rex that was found, Hot Springs has a HUGE mammoth site, and wild horse sanctuary, and lots of national and state parks.
Have a great and safe trip!!!
Kasey
All those are on our itinerary for the week. Thanks
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