Art and Wine Festival – Things to do in Rapid City Saturday was the 4th Annual Art & Wine Festival at Main Street Square in downtown Rapid City. We had never managed to attend before, but decided to join Chantelle and a friend this year and see what it was all about. The festival ran […]
Snowshoeing in the Black Hills. I thought I would hate it. After all, I get cold sitting under a blanket watching a movie about snowy, cold weather. So to get outside and walk up the trail on a day that is just below the 20 degree line? On my day off, no less? Craziness! (I […]
Looking for a great way to explore the city and the Black Hills…that’s fun as well? You might actually see a few things you’ve never noticed before and learn a few pieces of history along the way. Try Geocaching! Geocaching is a techie scavenger hunt. Others have hidden a “cache” somewhere, posted the gps coordinates […]
Mystic Miner Zero Gravity Tube Park – Winter Fun Day! The weather was awesome, the winds were crazy (which was a great relief lately) and good times were had by all. Looking at the hill, I figured – yeah, no big. But I was surprised! We flew down that hill! Of course, it was just […]
Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo in Rapid City The annual Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo has come to Rapid City, bringing with it all the excitement, fun, and flare a person could want. Only a few days away! From January 31st through February 9th, the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center will host a menagerie of people, animals, events, […]
Golf in Rapid City Pretty soon the snow will melt, the flowers and trees will be in bloom, and spring will be here at last in Rapid City. One of the most popular ways to get out and enjoy the weather is with golf! Golf has become popular all over the US and Rapid City is […]
Lady Antebellum Concert, Rapid City – January 2014 The civic center exploded with applause when the popular country trio took the stage at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Playing their classic songs as well as their new hits, they did not disappoint. I particularly enjoyed the interaction with the fans. One song, Charles walked […]
Rapid City continues to be a great place to celebrate Christmas. Here are just a few of the great things I like about Christmas in Rapid City: Festival of Lights Parade – weekend after Thanksgiving Main Street Square – ice skating, Santa on the Square, horse carriage rides, etc. etc. Holiday concerts and Santa at […]
If you are in Rapid City and are looking for an inexpensive way to enjoy the Holidays – you gotta check out the Christmas Light Display put on by Storybook Island. Storybook Island is a free park that brings alive all the stories we heard when we were kids – from Cinderella, Jack and Jill, […]
Welcome to historic West Boulevard – one of the oldest neighborhoods in Rapid City, with turn of the century homes and a beautiful tree-lined boulevard to drive, run or walk down. The trail through the trees makes a great walking path. Squirrels run everywhere. Birds sing and chirp. You’re sure to see many folks […]