Angustora is a great camping spot. Well, the Black Hills in general is awesome. So glad you could enjoy our neck of the woods. The Hot Springs VA has always treated me good and my wife was a mental health and substance abuse counselor there.
Thank you for your service! We love the Black Hills, and this was our first time anywhere really south of Wind Cave. We truly enjoyed our time in the Hot Springs area.
It appears you enjoyed our Hot Springs neighborhood. Sorry about the very necessary road construction, but it was too long overdue. The drainage and sewer systems are being replaced in the process. "Y'all come back now, you hear."
Owchiwawa. That had to suck to die a slow death at the bottom of the sinkhole unable to climb out. That must be a paleontologist's paradise over there to dig them out. Finding one is a huge deal. Finding 65 is a find of a lifetime.
We stayed there last year and loved it. There was construction in Hot Springs when we went. But we were really there for Wind Cave We missed out on the lake view. Oh, we missed Cascade Falls 😞 And I wanted to see the Mammoths, but we ran out of time You make an awesome guide. You saw so much more than we did and we stayed at the same campground 😁
Thanks MTL! We're finding goat heads here in NW Oklahoma where we are presently, too. I can barely walk Zoe through the mowed grassy areas without her picking one up in her paws every 25 feet or so. However, this spot is so beautiful (and surprising to us, for Oklahoma) that even goat heads have done little to interrupt our enjoyment.
We've really been enjoying your recent trips thru the Rockies. This one is great, even tho it is not officially part of the Rockies, the Black Hills region is special.
Never had a clue there was a Hot Springs that wasn't in Arkansas. Thanks for introducing me to another one, albeit in SD. But I did spend a few pleasant, fun days in Sioux Fall SD. In all seriousness, I too often pass through places like this without taking the time to pull off the road and explore local areas. Your videos are telling me that I should take the time and get more familiar with regions of the country that aren't major tourist draws.
That's interesting feedback, John. We often shoot for the road less traveled because that's what we prefer, even though I suspect that takes its toll in our viewership as many potential viewers won't click through to watch something about a place they've never heard of. But we'll just keep on doing what we'd rather do, regardless.
@@GrandAdventure You're doing a bang up job showing us the road less traveled, and encouraging me to not be in such a big hurry to get to my next destination.
No, I spent a lot of time touring with a rental car out of Spearfish Campground. Hill City, Keystone, Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Iron Mtn highway, Needles, and relocated to Hot Spings for one night. Will have to visit again.
I was just in Hot Springs as well. Too bad the construction really made downtown off limits, and navigating through town was tight. I never knew about that reservoir south of town. My time there was about hiking among the buffalo and prairie dogs in Wind Cave NP, scouting the Centennial Trail, and dispersed camping in Black Hills NF. As a remote worker, I spent a couple days at the public library using their wi-fi, a great public amenity. I know I missed some of the popular attractions, but I’ll likely be back someday.
Benn to Hot Springs a few times. We enjoy the area. We have never stayed at the lake state park. Thank you for sharing. We may stay there and check it out for ourselves. Take care.
It was extremely inviting, Deb. We weren't able to get out on the water midweek, and when the weather took a turn for the worse later in the week when the wind came up, we scrapped our plans to get the kayak out onto the lake.
@GrandAdventure we had went to the ocean camping last week and also had bad weather, we ended our trip early because it was 30mph sustained winds and was rough in the camper
We enjoyed this area. The Mammoth site was very interesting. We were there at the end of the day and we were able to talk to one of the staff at length. Turns out that there is more to this than just digging. There is also categorizing and figuring out formulas to better preserve what they have discovered. Many students from around the world come here to learn and do different activities involved in archeology. Glad you made it there. You took some great shots. Did you make it up to the pie place while you were in this area? Ram 👍🏼👍🏾
Nice area, Marc. The sand along the shores of the reservoir seem to be all natural... as are the burrs you mentioned. What an unfortunate combination. The sand and water is beckoning, "come to me", 😮 while the weeds are saying, "burr", 🥶 against your ankles.🤣 Down here in Texas, we have a special little thing called 'stickers' that cling like burrs but are much smaller and lethal if stepped on with bare feet.🤯😡 That was a really nice campsite. Like you said, lots of space and close to the water. We're the burrs in the grass around your trailer as well? Gord
Completed and turned in my retirement paperwork today. Should be a free man in 71 days from today. I really enjoy watching your videos. My wife and I plan on visiting many of the places you've been to starting next year. This year you've really been to some amazing places. We watch every week. Thank you!
Another spot that is going onto our must stay there list. Been awhile since we have been in that area of the continent, but hoping that will change in the next 12 months. As always, safe travels....
I'm here in SD for another 10 days so may have to take a trip to Hot Springs as I have been exploring SD looks interesting. Then I'm also headed to Scots Bluff as I work my way south to the Q.
You'll love the Scottsbluff area, although the town itself is a bit sparse. Stay at Robidoux RV Park (operated by the City of Gering) if you can get a spot. It's the best option around by a country mile.
I always hit the notification button but UA-cam never notifies me about your videos....I have hit the subscribe button and the bell more times than the Pope got prayers....Still i get no notification....Doesnt really matter cause am always checking my subscriptions anyway but i wonder whats going on here....Have driven right by Hot Springs headed south coming from Rapid City and never knew this place was there....I do remember the lake there and wondering what kind of camping there might be...Thanks for sharing the area...Travel safe, be well...
Have been watching you for a few months, glad you made it to Hot Springs, one surprise that does get missed is the Pioneer Museum. Glad you had a good time
Thank you Glen, and we are happy to have you along! This stop was an odd one for us in that I was buried with the day job for most of the week. Combine that with the shorter days of late summer that limit our ability to film midweek after work, and some uncooperative weather, and the majority of this video was shot in one day on Saturday. That limited our ability to get to some things like the Pioneer Museum.
We were there in September 2021, stayed at campground in Rapid City, visited Hot Springs and really enjoyed the Mammoth dig, it was amazing, the detailing was incredible, millions of years ago, thanks for sharing, travel safe
Hello Mark. Another very interesting video that takes us on a journey to your beautiful country. My wife and I look forward to this moment every week. The shots with the drone are magnificent. There is nothing better to give us an overview. We know that this is not always possible, however. THANKS.
Hello Mark. Let me tell you that we realy have the impression of being there, especially since I connected my laptop to my television in the living room, we see you on a 75' screen'. This is why we love your videos so much .😁@@GrandAdventure
@@U72740 thank you, Denis! Our goal is to make our viewers feel like they're traveling along with us at each destination, so it sounds like that's working for you. We actually prefer watching UA-cam on the television, too, and we do that with a Roku TV and the Roku UA-cam app. Whatever works for you!
On my first trip in the Odyssey, I visited the Black Hills and on a rainy Saturday afternoon, the Mammoth Site. I was blown away!! I had no idea this existed and just stumbled across it. Your video is way better than my 2017 video, though :-)
Hi Marc, we always enjoy your weekly videos, could you do a review of your fifth wheel I believe you have had it for over a year now it would be nice to know your thoughts on it your likes and your dislikes we are in the market for a trailer trying to decide which company to go with, thank you in advance!
That may be something to think about when we're stationary this winter, thank you very much for that idea. In the meantime, feel free to contact us here, or through any of our social media channels and I'm happy to address specific questions.
I visited Hot Springs in 2017 prior to the eclipse. Visited the Mammoth site and checked out the COE campground at Cold Brook Lake. Relocated to Alliance NE that afternoon for the eclipse the next day.
We are doing very well, thank you for asking, Penny. We had planned to get the kayak out on the lake late in the week, but the weather took a turn for the worse and the winds kicked up, so we missed that opportunity.
Not this trip, and that was frustrating. Last time we were in the area the caves were closed due to COVID. This time they were closed for elevator maintenance. As we had already explored (and filmed) the area outside of the caves, we didn't return this visit.
Angustora is a great camping spot. Well, the Black Hills in general is awesome. So glad you could enjoy our neck of the woods. The Hot Springs VA has always treated me good and my wife was a mental health and substance abuse counselor there.
Thank you for your service! We love the Black Hills, and this was our first time anywhere really south of Wind Cave. We truly enjoyed our time in the Hot Springs area.
It appears you enjoyed our Hot Springs neighborhood. Sorry about the very necessary road construction, but it was too long overdue. The drainage and sewer systems are being replaced in the process. "Y'all come back now, you hear."
We promise! Thanks for your town's warm hospitality.
Owchiwawa. That had to suck to die a slow death at the bottom of the sinkhole unable to climb out. That must be a paleontologist's paradise over there to dig them out. Finding one is a huge deal. Finding 65 is a find of a lifetime.
No doubt about that.
We stayed there last year and loved it.
There was construction in Hot Springs when we went.
But we were really there for Wind Cave
We missed out on the lake view.
Oh, we missed Cascade Falls 😞
And I wanted to see the Mammoths, but we ran out of time
You make an awesome guide. You saw so much more than we did and we stayed at the same campground 😁
Part of that may be because we stay in each place one week at a time, although certainly my 8-5 job does its best to interfere with sightseeing.
Many an ideal spot has been marred by those goat head burrs!! Great video, this area looks worthy of exploring!!👍😊
Thanks MTL! We're finding goat heads here in NW Oklahoma where we are presently, too. I can barely walk Zoe through the mowed grassy areas without her picking one up in her paws every 25 feet or so. However, this spot is so beautiful (and surprising to us, for Oklahoma) that even goat heads have done little to interrupt our enjoyment.
I enjoyed this video Marc, Hot Springs looks like a great place to rest for a few days and enjoy the water! Suzane
It sure is, Suzane. Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed this one.
We've really been enjoying your recent trips thru the Rockies. This one is great, even tho it is not officially part of the Rockies, the Black Hills region is special.
It certainly is, Thom. Thanks so very much!
Never had a clue there was a Hot Springs that wasn't in Arkansas. Thanks for introducing me to another one, albeit in SD. But I did spend a few pleasant, fun days in Sioux Fall SD. In all seriousness, I too often pass through places like this without taking the time to pull off the road and explore local areas. Your videos are telling me that I should take the time and get more familiar with regions of the country that aren't major tourist draws.
That's interesting feedback, John. We often shoot for the road less traveled because that's what we prefer, even though I suspect that takes its toll in our viewership as many potential viewers won't click through to watch something about a place they've never heard of. But we'll just keep on doing what we'd rather do, regardless.
@@GrandAdventure You're doing a bang up job showing us the road less traveled, and encouraging me to not be in such a big hurry to get to my next destination.
No, I spent a lot of time touring with a rental car out of Spearfish Campground. Hill City, Keystone, Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Iron Mtn highway, Needles, and relocated to Hot Spings for one night. Will have to visit again.
We love the whole Black Hills area. Custer State Park is the real gem of the Black Hills in our opinion, and it's only an hour from Hot Springs.
Hubby and I stayed at Sheps Canyon 2 weeks ago. We also went to the Mammoth Dig. Recommend you bring a pair of earbuds for the self guided tour.
Good point, thanks for sharing that Carolynn.
Cool Mammoth site, and another awesome RV site. Looking forward to next week. Thanks Don
We look forward to bringing you next week's episode from Scottsbluff, Don. Thanks so much as always!
love the drone shots. I was in SD 1993, got to get back.
Yes you do, Joe. We positively love the Dakotas, both South and North.
Was at this campground two years ago wjen we visited SD and Badlands National Park Beautiful Area Marc
It is indeed. Thanks so much for coming along!
Another great place to add to the list to go visit. Than you keep up the great videos
Thank you very much, John!
I was just in Hot Springs as well. Too bad the construction really made downtown off limits, and navigating through town was tight. I never knew about that reservoir south of town. My time there was about hiking among the buffalo and prairie dogs in Wind Cave NP, scouting the Centennial Trail, and dispersed camping in Black Hills NF. As a remote worker, I spent a couple days at the public library using their wi-fi, a great public amenity. I know I missed some of the popular attractions, but I’ll likely be back someday.
That sounds like a great time to us! We always say, make sure to leave stuff on the table for the next time.
Was in that area in September 2015 and stayed at Wind Cave NP. Another great video! Safe travels!
Thank you Ralph, and same to you!
Benn to Hot Springs a few times. We enjoy the area. We have never stayed at the lake state park. Thank you for sharing. We may stay there and check it out for ourselves. Take care.
You take care as well! In our opinion, Angostura State Recreation Area provided the best camping opportunity in the Hot Springs area.
Very nice video, the way you were showing the water I was waiting for you to be kyaking. Looks very inviting 🙂
It was extremely inviting, Deb. We weren't able to get out on the water midweek, and when the weather took a turn for the worse later in the week when the wind came up, we scrapped our plans to get the kayak out onto the lake.
@GrandAdventure we had went to the ocean camping last week and also had bad weather, we ended our trip early because it was 30mph sustained winds and was rough in the camper
@@grillinandchillinwithdeb yep, that's a bit breezy.
We enjoyed this area.
The Mammoth site was very interesting. We were there at the end of the day and we were able to talk to one of the staff at length.
Turns out that there is more to this than just digging. There is also categorizing and figuring out formulas to better preserve what they have discovered.
Many students from around the world come here to learn and do different activities involved in archeology.
Glad you made it there. You took some great shots.
Did you make it up to the pie place while you were in this area?
Ram
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Thanks as always! The purple pie place in Custer? Not this trip, but we did two years ago.
Thank you always so interesting I learned so much take care God bless you and keep you in his care
Thank you Joanne, and same to you.
Nice area, Marc. The sand along the shores of the reservoir seem to be all natural... as are the burrs you mentioned. What an unfortunate combination.
The sand and water is beckoning, "come to me", 😮 while the weeds are saying, "burr", 🥶 against your ankles.🤣
Down here in Texas, we have a special little thing called 'stickers' that cling like burrs but are much smaller and lethal if stepped on with bare feet.🤯😡
That was a really nice campsite. Like you said, lots of space and close to the water. We're the burrs in the grass around your trailer as well?
Gord
Fortunately no burrs in the campsite, Gord. Just where grass met sand.
Completed and turned in my retirement paperwork today. Should be a free man in 71 days from today. I really enjoy watching your videos. My wife and I plan on visiting many of the places you've been to starting next year. This year you've really been to some amazing places. We watch every week. Thank you!
Thank YOU! And congratulations!!
Another spot that is going onto our must stay there list. Been awhile since we have been in that area of the continent, but hoping that will change in the next 12 months. As always, safe travels....
Thank you Shawn! And same to you.
I'm here in SD for another 10 days so may have to take a trip to Hot Springs as I have been exploring SD looks interesting. Then I'm also headed to Scots Bluff as I work my way south to the Q.
You'll love the Scottsbluff area, although the town itself is a bit sparse. Stay at Robidoux RV Park (operated by the City of Gering) if you can get a spot. It's the best option around by a country mile.
Will look into that@@GrandAdventure
Have a site booked at Robidoux RV Park thanks for the recommendation.
@@normgibson6565 Nice! It's gorgeous. They were full due to an event during the week that I was there.
Fabulous video as always Marc. Wonderful camping spot on that beautiful lake, so pretty! South Dakota is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Yes indeed, Joyce. We love the Dakotas. Thanks for coming along!
I always hit the notification button but UA-cam never notifies me about your videos....I have hit the subscribe button and the bell more times than the Pope got prayers....Still i get no notification....Doesnt really matter cause am always checking my subscriptions anyway but i wonder whats going on here....Have driven right by Hot Springs headed south coming from Rapid City and never knew this place was there....I do remember the lake there and wondering what kind of camping there might be...Thanks for sharing the area...Travel safe, be well...
UA-cam can be a mysterious place sometimes. Now you know that there's some terrific camping there, for the next time you're passing through.
Great onformative video. Love SD, and especially that area. Thanks Marc
You're most welcome, Thomas. Thanks for coming along!
Have been watching you for a few months, glad you made it to Hot Springs, one surprise that does get missed is the Pioneer Museum. Glad you had a good time
Thank you Glen, and we are happy to have you along! This stop was an odd one for us in that I was buried with the day job for most of the week. Combine that with the shorter days of late summer that limit our ability to film midweek after work, and some uncooperative weather, and the majority of this video was shot in one day on Saturday. That limited our ability to get to some things like the Pioneer Museum.
Been there about 10x, also the lake many x. I prefer Scottsbluff area more.
We think they're both good, Don. Each has its own special character unique from the other.
@@GrandAdventure checkout Halsey national forest in Nebraska.. amazing Man made forest
Thanks for the episode onHot springs SD see the mammoths and go paddle boarding
You're most welcome! We would have loved to have gotten the kayak out late in the week, but the weather and the wind were not our friends.
Nice park 👍. Beautiful sunset! Kool mammoth site wow!
Thank you as always!
We were there in September 2021, stayed at campground in Rapid City, visited Hot Springs and really enjoyed the Mammoth dig, it was amazing, the detailing was incredible, millions of years ago, thanks for sharing, travel safe
Thank you very much, Gary. Sounds like you had a great time, and safe travels to you as well.
Love your enthusiasm. We will defiantly follow your adventures.
Thank you! We will enjoy having you along.
Hello Mark. Another very interesting video that takes us on a journey to your beautiful country. My wife and I look forward to this moment every week. The shots with the drone are magnificent. There is nothing better to give us an overview. We know that this is not always possible, however. THANKS.
We look forward to bringing you along each week, Denis. Thank you very much!
Hello Mark. Let me tell you that we realy have the impression of being there, especially since I connected my laptop to my television in the living room, we see you on a 75' screen'. This is why we love your videos so much .😁@@GrandAdventure
@@U72740 thank you, Denis! Our goal is to make our viewers feel like they're traveling along with us at each destination, so it sounds like that's working for you. We actually prefer watching UA-cam on the television, too, and we do that with a Roku TV and the Roku UA-cam app. Whatever works for you!
On my first trip in the Odyssey, I visited the Black Hills and on a rainy Saturday afternoon, the Mammoth Site. I was blown away!! I had no idea this existed and just stumbled across it. Your video is way better than my 2017 video, though :-)
We all get better with time, Darren. Thanks as always, bud!
Hi Marc, we always enjoy your weekly videos, could you do a review of your fifth wheel I believe you have had it for over a year now it would be nice to know your thoughts on it your likes and your dislikes we are in the market for a trailer trying to decide which company to go with, thank you in advance!
That may be something to think about when we're stationary this winter, thank you very much for that idea. In the meantime, feel free to contact us here, or through any of our social media channels and I'm happy to address specific questions.
I visited Hot Springs in 2017 prior to the eclipse. Visited the Mammoth site and checked out the COE campground at Cold Brook Lake. Relocated to Alliance NE that afternoon for the eclipse the next day.
Yep, not too far to Alliance, the home of Carhenge.
Your next trip west check out Nevada state park Icthyasor near gabbs nv.
I'll look it up, thank you PeeWee!
I hope Zoe didn’t get too many burrs!
What?!? You didn’t go kayaking on the lake?
Are you guys ok?
We are doing very well, thank you for asking, Penny. We had planned to get the kayak out on the lake late in the week, but the weather took a turn for the worse and the winds kicked up, so we missed that opportunity.
More like American settlers
Do the parks give a Senior discount?
I believe so Beverly, but you'd have to check their website to be sure.
Were you able to stop into Wind Cave National Park?
Not this trip, and that was frustrating. Last time we were in the area the caves were closed due to COVID. This time they were closed for elevator maintenance. As we had already explored (and filmed) the area outside of the caves, we didn't return this visit.
@@GrandAdventure The caves opened today.
@@marbles05 we've got lousy timing.