Well done Christian! Top 4 must-haves for living more than a mile outside any town in the Black Hills: 1. Availability of Century Link dedicated service line (DSL) fiber internet. 2. If you don’t want covenants, buy on the border of National Forest to avoid the neighborhood junk yards. 3. Plan to buy groceries by the week and SHOP LOCAL for everything possible. 4. Buy a 4x4 vehicle and learn how to safely drive on snow and ice.
Well each inch of the way we live will be chipped away. As liberals and alians take it. But what the hell the money's good. It hurts to see the glorious hills bulldozed down to put some rich jerks house on it. Who then leaves it, because the winter's are so harsh. Can't replace that scenic hill. Will our hill's be just a memory, flattened by housing? But, hay the money is good. With no care for ruining that part of the Black Hills. But, hay the money's good. Voting liberal, bringing an end to our freedoms, well crap that's to bad!! But hay the money's good. Ruing the water with waste from factories. Well crap that's to bad. But, hay the money's good. With the influx of people comes their bad habits. Well all be dealing with all the bullshit crap we've manage to avoid. It's okay the money's good! It's funny how it appears to me, when this decision was made, THE BIG TALL SECURITY FENCE went up! How many of the regular people have one? Hell it's okay, the money's good! What's safety for our children an our selves mean. The money's good. The more they push to "Develop" South Dakota, the more our state will be "Distroy" !! BUT HAY THE MONEY'S GOOD! GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!
Ive lived in north central SD my whole life. Ive been all over the country and this is the only place I would call home. Great fishing great hunting and a quiet safe place to raise a family. The winter's can be brutal but thats the price you pay to live in Gods country.
I would just like to add for the veteran community. I have lived in many place and have been to many VA hospitals. The Black Hills VA Healthcare system is by far the best VA system I have been to. They take care of the vets here.
The bigger the city the worse the people. When you're anonymous shit people do shit things more often. Why do you think 'x' and 'y' types of people flood to giant cities like NYC, SanFran, Chitown.
I'm from LA. Born and raised. Moved to Clear Lake (East South Dakota) 1.5 hrs north of Sioux Falls in April of 2019. I knew what I was getting into when I said I want to live "out". South Dakota is among the most rural states in the country. So, it boggles my mind that people "forget" the most obvious feature.
I am Romanian and was here just because I found a radio from SD (Rock Garden Tour KRGT) on a random website and wanted to see something about it. I liked the way you talked about it! Cheers to all SD people!
We experienced blizzards in the spring...cars totally buried in snow drifts...and we lived in Rapid City...not the mountains. But, I loved South Dakota as a boy, because the snow was fun...the adults had to figure the problems out!
I moved to the Black Hills from Canada in '19 and the ruralness of it is EXACTLY what I love so much but yes it has its issues. Power-outage in winter. That's been interesting lol.
I'm from Chicago an was considering moving there...was serious but now I changed my mind....im a single woman from a big city....it was just a fantasy I guess🪨🏕🏞 Thank you‼️
I’m a new SD resident. Before I transferred my vehicles from CA to SD it was going to cost me nearly $700 dollars just for my car. In SD I renewed the license stickers on 3 vehicles for a total of $345‼️
I used to live off grid the second I got pregnant I regretted not being by a hospital. That's something to think about, when wanting to live off grid .
Vast majority of women throughout time have given birth OUTSIDE of a hospital. Vast majority live to tell about it. There are country books, some have section about how to do it alone. Midwives are something to look into. Hospitals are for sick & injured people, pregnant woman are neither. A lot of horror stories out of hospitals....including healthy babies dying or being injured sometimes permanently cause of incompetent medical personnel. I know first hand, I'm one of them. I'm ONLY here cause my moms doctor who wasn't on duty came in to hospital on his day off & found idiot on duty doctor doing nothing as I was near death...23 hours of labor my heart rate had dropped over 100 beats per minute & STILL on duty doctor refused to do anything. Dad said it was the Most helpless feeling in the world, I was dying before their eyes as they watched heart monitor seeing I not only stopped rebounding after contractions but my heart was steady decreasing, a c-section was being refused for no reason, they were where you are suppose to be for help, they were totally unprepared believing hype of go to hospital they'll take care of everything... Plus crazy hospital bull of taking blood from baby etc & separating mother & child...very unnatural.
I’m gonna add to it. 1. Be polite, on a 2 lane highway wave at traffic you meet on the road. Say “thank you” to people. Don’t drive like a donkey, we let people merge into lanes, don’t be in such a rush. Be pro 2A, not a tree hugger but respect nature as it provides for you. & don’t give beggars $, you only make it worse(like feeding wild animals they become dependent)
Having just moved to RC SD myself ( thank you Christian for helping with that) I can say without a doubt that every person we have met in the last month has been happy to have us, super helpful and incredibly friendly.
@@chipdouglas8625 hmmm, I'm not sure what to say. Maybe it could have something to do with moving in different social circles? Maybe we just got lucky to have such welcoming and helpful neighbors?
Thanks so much Christian for posting this video! Your video truly helps me a lot with my thinking and decision making of my next move. Very useful indeed for many others who is thinking of moving to South Dakota. I sincerely appreciate you!!! You are a God send. God bless you Christian! Please don't stop posting useful videos like this video. You have broaden the minds of many others for sure. Keep up the good work!!! I will email you with questions for sure. Thanks a million and much appreciated!!!
I love it here, I hate the wind. Hahaha but this is a great state to live in, hubs retired here from Airforce. We decided this is better place to live. He is from CA and I'm from FL so major change for us. Our favorite thing to do is kayaking the black hills lakes.
Wind can be fun unless it's cold. I plan to test out SD soon. I'm from East, TX and have tried Utah around SLC and Flagstaff, AZ. I've learned I hate cities and either I'm unlucky but people in cities have little integrity on average. I'm looking at places like Yankton, SD but think I'm going to end up in Alaska. I really just wanna get away from plastic people, study in my free time math, engineering and physics and work trade jobs in small towns with low living costs. I don't expect an answer but any suggestions would be great. Do not move to East, Texas if you like astronomy or outdoor life/hiking/backpacking. It's always 10,000% humidity and always miserable with the exception of 2-3 months, inconsistently.
If I move to South Dakota I'm gonna do everything I can to maintain what has made it such a great state. I’ve written a list of few states I want to move to. I want to study up on them and assimilate with the people already there. They are the ones that made it so great.
@@jefferyyoder9785 you mean you have no idea what my political beliefs are but because I’m surrounded by liberals that make bad decisions that means I must be one too!… gotcha? 🙄
@Jeffery For years other states been dumping their needy in California including offering them a one way bus tickets to California. Many of the homeless are not from California. No one was making anything blue. Elections are rigged in CA just they are on federal level. You don't mean to say that you did everything to put that potato head into power, or have an old witch as a House Rep for 40 years, do you now? The same goes for many Californians. Our votes don't count and we are being flooded with people from other states.
as someone from southern California , who is considering moving to South Dakota within the next year or so . I love the fact that there are locals there that do not want people to come there and try to change it. they are so right about that. so if and when I am able move out I will be the biggest ally to keep South Dakota , South Dakota . I completely understand why California is screwed up , its a beautiful state but over populated with people who sacrifice liberty for hand outs and it has created a banana republic with dictators running the state into the ground. even if I can't make it out I still want the great state of South Dakota to remain the free state I visited .
I doubt many people moving to SD are liberals that will ruin the area, like TX. In fact it is probably conservatives who are stuck in NY, CA, etc and who have seen how horrible these policies are. I live in NY and am considering SD, I would never ever EVER vote for liberalism.
My husband was born & raised in Camarillo, CA, grad USC (L.A., as you probably know). I was born & raised in Sioux Falls, grad USD (VERMILLION! lol). He doesn't really have family in CA anymore, so we don't go back often (we met there, I'd moved for work after graduation), but GOD it is beautiful driving up 101. It's easy to remember why people fall in love (with CA). That said, SD is, IMHO, much, much better place to raise children (we raised ours in TX, but too long a story, lol). SD is really good. Please move there (you sound like you have a great head on your shoulders) and displace the Lefties who did make their way in (and think they're the smartest people, the ones there to show 'em how it oughta be). The winters MAY take getting used to, really just depends how stoic you're disposed to be, I think. There's great fun in winter things, e.g. sledding, skiing (even Sioux Falls has Great Bear, good place for kiddos to learn), ice-skating, snuggling inside w/excuse to read/play/create. Pace is slower, but very good for a person. Love your attitude. You'd probably do well anywhere you go.
@@keeptrying5962 Thank you so much for the kind words. I am a route driver and my route takes me through Camarillo every weekend. so know it well. and you are so right the 101 through there is beautiful . it was however sad to see people parking along the side of the 101 last summer to try and gain access to the beaches, just to be harassed by state police because our moronic governor closed all the beach access most of the year. ( but I'll spare you my rant on that lol ) anyhow if the winters in SD. are some what like Denver !? , I spent 4 years in Denver . I'm hoping I can adapt to snow again. and a slower pace of life sounds really nice to me. also , and this may sound funny , I'm done with being frustrated every time I want to purchase a new firearm , and can only pick from a ridicules limited list of outdated models that I'm " allowed " to buy. I said it before , but its worth saying again . whether or not I make it to one. please free states , be vigilant and stay free .
Some people like to exaggerate about the dangers. I live very rural in the mountains but never been particularly frightened about being away from populated areas or the weather changing quickly. The nearest doctor/clinic is the only important thing I looked at when purchasing. Doppler radar technology is a big improvement on deciding when to leave the house on a day-to-day basis. I don't carry a phone with me when I travel most of the time, when just running errands or shopping, and I've never had my truck or car break down on my travels to nearby towns (about 50-75 miles one way) in 20+ years. I've been caught in a few snowstorms over the years, but you just take your time. Great lifestyle choice if you buy rural. Rapid City is one of my favorite towns, but Deadwood is better.
Great info as I'm planning my move from down south USA in summer, (too hot) to South Dakota. Looking forward to it. I live in Mexico almost full time now. But I'll be hunting and fishing A LOT when I get to the Black Hills.
I grew up in South Dakota….Watertown. Winters can be a grind at times. Autumn’s are gorgeous and summers can be sticky and hot. If you plan on moving there don’t bring your left politics like what’s happening in Texas…they are very conservative and they will push back. Good place to raise a family. Is it a place to retire 🤔 hmmmm all I can say is that I wouldn’t . I need a a warmer winter. Health care is ok but Sioux Falls has very good health care!
You are correct. Groceries can be expensive. Most people drive to Rapid to get stocked up at Wal-Mart. The small grocers in the little towns do run some great specials once in a while, though, if you watch your ads in the paper you can save a little money.
I grew up in Marshall Co in a little town north of Britton. In the 60s, 70s all the houses were occupied, lawns mowed, gardens, etc. Few years ago when I was in the area a friend took me to that town and warned me it looked like an Indian Res. Most of the houses that had been empty had burned down, other houses had junk cars scattered around. Nothing was mowed.
A city is 500,000+….. Sioux Falls and Rapid City are TOWNS…. I played a gig in Sioux Falls in 2023 and went searching for food afterwards…..ONE fast food place open. Played in Sioux City, IA the next night and had steak and eggs at 1:00 am!
They don't tell you about the low wages and but they brag about the low cost of living. Doesn't the low wages make the low cost of living useless. They also don't tell you about high housing costs compared to wages.
What is not stated is the legislature has acquired federal funds to inprove infrastructure. I have lived here all my life and don't want to move anywhere else.my quality of life is great.
I’m from California, and I plan to one day move to SD, I happen to be a conservative that values freedom and non censorship, and hope I am welcomed if I make the decision to move in the next 6 years or so.
@@Endless_sea_ Very true, but unfortunately I am currently a full time college student and I’m putting my education on hold as I am deciding to be a full time UA-camr gamer, so once I do hopefully make a decent living on gaming as it’s my hobby, I’ll decide to say goodbye to California and begin a new journey in SD. 😊
Lived there most of my life and didn't see the trap I was in. Checkout north dakota it's much more free, people are super kind, and extremely welcoming
Good info.. Starlink should be available later this year, at least at the land I was looking at in Custer Highlands. We will likely wait till the prices come back down to earth or pick up something in WV. ; )
@@markbrown2296 there's nothing we can do by demographics around 2050 blacks and Latinos together will be biggest group and whites will become minority in US But we shouldn't worry as change is Inevitable for anyone Once native americans were dominate we replaced them and took control and it's gonna repeat once again but this time whites are in place of nativese
I live in Southeastern SD in Sioux Falls, but I've always wanted to move to the Black Hills area. But then I see snow reports from the area. Definitely not making me completely not want to live there, but definitely something to consider when deciding what part of the region to live in.
Hey! I love your videos and I watched it right know when Rapid City is reporting 75 degrees, being late November (72 F in some spots). It would be good to mention that weather can be very nice even in fall sometimes!
Great video. Answered a lot of questions I had in the back of my head. Definitely looking to be get situated on the outskirts of the city. Close enough to have good internet and cell but just far enough away to not feel crowded. Very informative Christian.
My mom is a campground host in Hot springs south Dakota 5 months out if the year. South Dakota's weather is brutal winter and summer. The past 5 years the summer's have been over 100 degrees and my mother barely comes out of her camper except in the mornings 3 months out of the summer Hot springs used to be a cool little town but now it's becoming vacant and a lot of business have failed. So much construction on their roads and it's taking years to complete! Beautiful but I would never live in South Dakota.
Everything this man says is true and 30 minutes to an hour may be an understatement in some locations if you’re moving there keep South Dakota free as the man said locals don’t mind you we just don’t want it to change you are coming here for how it is!!
Wife and I are gonna drive through sioux falls and then to rapid city , from Minnesota (not bringing Minnesota politics with us) and check it out, see what we think.
@@dolphincliffs8864 we check out both places and rapid city is definitely amazing. They're having a gentle winter this year, but it was still wonderful. Now we're working on getting over there. 🙂
Let us know east vs west side of the state, i want to go there until I can buy an RV which is now in short supply but I see the east side ofbSD seems to be filling up now. Would west be better choice?
People fall in love with pictures and movies- they don't realize the inability of losing the ability for simple stuff like buying a cheeseburger at 7pm during the Winter- but let my California neighbors find out the hard way 🤭🤭🤭😂😂😂😂
@@RMokros on Thursday you're expecting -8 degree weather and snow- I know I would not be able to grab anything on Thursday- I'd freeze to death- but then again I freeze when it gets to 60 here in socal 🥶🥶🥶
As a new South Dakotan I can attest to these situations. Winters are HARSH. I was walking in -22 degree Fahrenheit weather and wind blowing with several inches of snow on the ground. I live 30 miles from a Walmart or any kind of substantial shopping. I'm lucky and have a grocery store and an Ace Hardware store nearby. There is no chain fast food here and again have to travel to Sioux Falls to get that kind of thing. I work in Sioux Falls and I commute to work is a 35 to 40 minute TRAFFIC FREE commute. The only downside is about once a month I hit and kill some kind of animal that can potentially cause damage to my vehicle. I've hit my first deer ($1800 in damage) and a muskrat that cracked my front bumper cover which will prompt me to try to fix my old car and $600 worth of parts. You have to have a thick skin and be independent to live in the country here. Self sufficiency is a must.
One interesting oddity after coming back to SD, Sioux Falls, where I grew up, is none of these other small cities in the state have grown or increased their populations much. With exception to Sioux Falls which has tripled it’s population from when I was a kid, even Rapid City hasn’t grown much, which surprises me the most. I think the Rapid City area and Black Hills are some of the most beautiful places in the whole region. The lack of any major corporations and big businesses never establishing themselves there is the only reason for that slow growth so lack of good paying jobs effects that. That in itself will be a plus to many who are well off so would love the Rapid City area. Because of the big mess politics has made of many large cities, I predict this trend of slow no growth in the Black Hills region to change a lot and that means a lot more people moving there.
I live in Rapid City, people are migrating to South Dakota and Rapid City enough that it's driving up rent its been felt with all the other apartment complexes throughout the city. It might be a small trickle, but it is happening. Not all of them are from CA, the license plates I see are from Oregon and Washington.
@@MGMVE Oh dear god you don't know the half of it - I worked construction at Quinn and was let go because I injured my legs - and they were selling houses faster than we were building them. So, yeah, our population is exploding.
@@MGMVE the rent prices happened all over America it was done on purpose Blackrock and vanguard they own everything. Because they want everyone to rent and own nothing and be happy; it's their sick agenda 20-30. 🙄 we the people have to talk to people. I went to the sheriff's office where I live and gave them Sheriff's Mack information for his free seminar for Sheriff's they were happy to get the information. we the people have to call our senator's and govoners tell them to fight for us and save our freedoms from bidens regime from giving it to the W.H.O
@@LifeInRapidCity As someone who grew up in Marshall Co, and left SDSU to work in the Mojave Desert, when I think about moving back I remember the winter of 78.
I'm curious about the use of siding on the exterior of almost all homes. In the SW new homes are brick or synthetic stucco which has a lot more curb appeal. Can't justify the price of a house that is 90% siding which I reslize is just my opinion.
This typically is a result of what materials are most available in the area. For example. in the south most houses have brick siding because it is the cheapest and most efficient in the area. In South Dakota, we have an abundance of wood, so hardboard siding is the most common.
My parents are moving to SD probably next year during school break. We're originally from Washington State, moved to South Carolina and been here since around 1993. Well they're getting older and the muggy humid summers are taking a toll on their health so they want to move somewhere with low humidity and colder weather. When they move, I'll no longer have any family here, and family to me has always been important. I think they're talking about Aberdeen. I've looked into it. Seems like a nice place, not too big and really looks safe and family friendly. I work for the local school district, so I'll probably try to take some work in that field in Aberdeen. Anyone reading this who lives in Aberdeen, I'd love a local to give me some tips. I'd like to know things like where NOT to buy a house. I know nothing about Aberdeen, don't know if there are any bad areas. I'd prefer not to live directly in the city, more on the outskirts or a nearby suburb.
My husband and I are conservative and we vote that way. We are pro second amendment and pro law enforcement. We have grown up and lived in the conservative half of Washington state. We have done our best to make a difference here, however with all the recent changes affecting both sides of the state coupled with both of us working in law enforcement ,it has become near impossible to live here. We are looking for ‘like minded people’ place to live. I appreciate your video Christian, because we are definitely wanting some land to live on. We would love suggestions on where to start looking that’s not too far from a store or hospital! Thank you!
We'll, since the bastion of Freedom and Democracy, the good ole' USA has more laws on the books and more citizens incarcerated than any despot Dictatorships in the world. You shouldn't have a problem getting a job!
That's why we need to we the people have to talk to people. I went to the sheriff's office where I live and gave them Sheriff's Mack information for his free seminar for Sheriff's they were happy to get the information. we the people have to call our senator's and govoners tell them to fight for us and save our freedoms from bidens regime from giving it to the W.H.O
On the east side of SD, initially wanted to live in Rapid City but my wife wanted to be closer to her family, who now want nothing to do with us (their problem). Anyways, this area has been 'okay' at best and living outside the SF area in a small town has been the biggest mistake. We're from a small town but IF you're not form here or your kids are special needs / not into sports they do not give your kids support and there is a TON of bullying in the smaller towns. We recently visited Rapid City for few hours as we were passing through and the people were much nicer and reminded us of home. We currently looking into moving out that direction in the next 1-2 months.
We were wanting to move there and went to visit last month. I am a healthcare provider and there’s no way I could afford to move there. If I transplanted my current home to rapid city it would be about 850,000 and we paid less than 300. The locals there we talked to said they were not making ends meet. Turns out when people who are wealthy move from their home states but keep their jobs 💯 remote, the local economy doesn’t matter much. Just makes it impossible for most to move there.
Hi from Las Vegas Nevada, Video suggestions: where to go to have fun in both rapid city sd and siux falls sd Also where to hike in both cities. Thank you good luck
The outdoors. We have hunting seasons from September (Dove and Waterfowl), October has pheasant season well to the New Year, November is deer season, December, January and February is prime ice fishing, March if your lucky will show signs of winter ending, and by late April or May you'll be to go hiking, camping, and fishing and enjoying Summer activities outside. My mother and stepfather retired and moved to SD from Las Vegas after 25yrs there. They don't do much but sit inside. They mow and do light gardening but for the most part they sit around. They loved the LV city life style....going to shows....eating at random cheap buffets and going shopping. Mom doesnt like being cold (which we are for a solid 7-8 months of the year) or the bugs and humidity. Stepfather could care less as long as Mom isnt bugging him. If you like to drive around and be a tourist or an outdoorsman....its great. If your a homebody, you can get what you will out of mowing your yard and talking to your cat I guess. Lol. There are walking, biking, hiking paths in both cities. But the real experiences are outside of those places.
I live in western Nebraska and getting to downtown is a lot easier than getting to a downtown even if you are in a cul-de-sac type neighborhood in places like Custer, like I could not live there just because it is so rural and very hilly with winding roads that you would need a car to go everywhere.
Well done Christian!
Top 4 must-haves for living more than a mile outside any town in the Black Hills:
1. Availability of Century Link dedicated service line (DSL) fiber internet.
2. If you don’t want covenants, buy on the border of National Forest to avoid the neighborhood junk yards.
3. Plan to buy groceries by the week and SHOP LOCAL for everything possible.
4. Buy a 4x4 vehicle and learn how to safely drive on snow and ice.
Is there much available housing over There? I want to move to SD this summer or fall while awaiting RV availability.
Yes! You've listed four very important items to consider.
Well each inch of the way we live will be chipped away. As liberals and alians take it. But what the hell the money's good.
It hurts to see the glorious hills bulldozed down to put some rich jerks house on it. Who then leaves it, because the winter's are so harsh. Can't replace that scenic hill. Will our hill's be just a memory, flattened by housing? But, hay the money is good. With no care for ruining that part of the Black Hills. But, hay the money's good.
Voting liberal, bringing an end to our freedoms, well crap that's to bad!! But hay the money's good.
Ruing the water with waste from factories. Well crap that's to bad. But, hay the money's good.
With the influx of people comes their bad habits. Well all be dealing with all the bullshit crap we've manage to avoid. It's okay the money's good!
It's funny how it appears to me, when this decision was made, THE BIG TALL SECURITY FENCE went up! How many of the regular people have one? Hell it's okay, the money's good! What's safety for our children an our selves mean. The money's good.
The more they push to "Develop" South Dakota, the more our state will be "Distroy" !! BUT HAY THE MONEY'S GOOD! GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!
Ive lived in north central SD my whole life. Ive been all over the country and this is the only place I would call home. Great fishing great hunting and a quiet safe place to raise a family. The winter's can be brutal but thats the price you pay to live in Gods country.
I live in Mn. So how bad are winters
South Dakota is trash. Can't wait to go back to New York
Hey, thats interesting. Im from Germany 🇩🇪 Would you accept me as a german guy if I move to South Dakota ?😊
I would just like to add for the veteran community. I have lived in many place and have been to many VA hospitals. The Black Hills VA Healthcare system is by far the best VA system I have been to. They take care of the vets here.
Can confirm, the South Dakota VA centers for w/e reason all across the state somehow have their shit together. very unusual
as one vet to another I've been hoping to find a place with a solid VA. Thank you for posting!
as one vet to another I've been hoping to find a place with a solid VA. Thank you for posting!
Probably because there's less diversity
@@gregpettis1113 Stop with the race bullshit
I have lived rural . I know what it is like to go to town 20-30 min away. I love the privacy, peaceful, quiet.
The smaller the city the more gossip.
Not if you’re far enough away from your neighbors 😁
The bigger the city the worse the people. When you're anonymous shit people do shit things more often. Why do you think 'x' and 'y' types of people flood to giant cities like NYC, SanFran, Chitown.
My town is >900 people in population
This is true. I live in a small town in Florida and oh man drama drama drama . Even if you are private person
I'm from LA. Born and raised. Moved to Clear Lake (East South Dakota) 1.5 hrs north of Sioux Falls in April of 2019. I knew what I was getting into when I said I want to live "out". South Dakota is among the most rural states in the country. So, it boggles my mind that people "forget" the most obvious feature.
I am Romanian and was here just because I found a radio from SD (Rock Garden Tour KRGT) on a random website and wanted to see something about it. I liked the way you talked about it! Cheers to all SD people!
High property taxes, few choices of food and shopping, and brutally cold winters. Those are my 3 worst.
Ive been all over the country. Your doing ok out there. Nothing is perfect but it would be a great place to raise a family
We experienced blizzards in the spring...cars totally buried in snow drifts...and we lived in Rapid City...not the mountains. But, I loved South Dakota as a boy, because the snow was fun...the adults had to figure the problems out!
Constitutional carry, & only state that didn't pull some kind of mandates or restrictions. Sounds good to me.
And north dakota
@@jodidonaldson2923 ND wasn't as bad as most blue states but like my red state they had a few. Only SD had zero mandates.
@@jodidonaldson2923 Except ND has a state income tax.
I've lived in SD all my life, can confirm no bullshit
Sounds awful actually.
I moved to the Black Hills from Canada in '19 and the ruralness of it is EXACTLY what I love so much but yes it has its issues. Power-outage in winter. That's been interesting lol.
I'm from Chicago an was considering moving there...was serious but now I changed my mind....im a single woman from a big city....it was just a fantasy I guess🪨🏕🏞 Thank you‼️
Ever considered Las Cruces, New Mexico???
It's rough and lonely. There are no people. No stores.
@@raloufen4292 Do you mind elaborating a bit - what place is rough and lonely - South Dakota or Las Cruces, NM? Thanks!
I’m a new SD resident. Before I transferred my vehicles from CA to SD it was going to cost me nearly $700 dollars just for my car. In SD I renewed the license stickers on 3 vehicles for a total of $345‼️
Please don't register and vote! Thats all we ask!
The reason your registration is so cheep compared to California is due to our Republican state government.
@@jefferyyoder9785 😂😆😂😆, I can understand , you just want your peace and serenity .
Don’t change my state to Cali or Colorado or Minnesota…. Thanks
It can take 25-30 minutes in the city to get to a store. Traffic and lights slows things down !
I used to live off grid the second I got pregnant I regretted not being by a hospital. That's something to think about, when wanting to live off grid .
Your life took a very wrong turn if your living off grid in SD. Not like living off grid on the West Coast or Utah.
Hello Amanda how are you doing today.
Vast majority of women throughout time have given birth OUTSIDE of a hospital. Vast majority live to tell about it.
There are country books, some have section about how to do it alone. Midwives are something to look into.
Hospitals are for sick & injured people, pregnant woman are neither.
A lot of horror stories out of hospitals....including healthy babies dying or being injured sometimes permanently cause of incompetent medical personnel.
I know first hand, I'm one of them.
I'm ONLY here cause my moms doctor who wasn't on duty came in to hospital on his day off & found idiot on duty doctor doing nothing as I was near death...23 hours of labor my heart rate had dropped over 100 beats per minute & STILL on duty doctor refused to do anything.
Dad said it was the Most helpless feeling in the world, I was dying before their eyes as they watched heart monitor seeing I not only stopped rebounding after contractions but my heart was steady decreasing, a c-section was being refused for no reason, they were where you are suppose to be for help, they were totally unprepared believing hype of go to hospital they'll take care of everything...
Plus crazy hospital bull of taking blood from baby etc & separating mother & child...very unnatural.
I’m gonna add to it.
1. Be polite, on a 2 lane highway wave at traffic you meet on the road. Say “thank you” to people. Don’t drive like a donkey, we let people merge into lanes, don’t be in such a rush. Be pro 2A, not a tree hugger but respect nature as it provides for you. & don’t give beggars $, you only make it worse(like feeding wild animals they become dependent)
Having just moved to RC SD myself ( thank you Christian for helping with that) I can say without a doubt that every person we have met in the last month has been happy to have us, super helpful and incredibly friendly.
This is great to hear!!
really? i don’t feel welcomed here, seems like if u ain’t from west river your an outsider.
@@chipdouglas8625 hmmm, I'm not sure what to say. Maybe it could have something to do with moving in different social circles? Maybe we just got lucky to have such welcoming and helpful neighbors?
Cable guy?
You are the most beautiful creations of God 😍. How do you cope, any secret?
Thanks so much Christian for posting this video! Your video truly helps me a lot with my thinking and decision making of my next move. Very useful indeed for many others who is thinking of moving to South Dakota. I sincerely appreciate you!!! You are a God send. God bless you Christian! Please don't stop posting useful videos like this video. You have broaden the minds of many others for sure. Keep up the good work!!! I will email you with questions for sure. Thanks a million and much appreciated!!!
I love it here, I hate the wind. Hahaha but this is a great state to live in, hubs retired here from Airforce. We decided this is better place to live. He is from CA and I'm from FL so major change for us. Our favorite thing to do is kayaking the black hills lakes.
You are the most beautiful creations of God 😍. How do you cope, any secret?
Wind can be fun unless it's cold. I plan to test out SD soon. I'm from East, TX and have tried Utah around SLC and Flagstaff, AZ. I've learned I hate cities and either I'm unlucky but people in cities have little integrity on average. I'm looking at places like Yankton, SD but think I'm going to end up in Alaska. I really just wanna get away from plastic people, study in my free time math, engineering and physics and work trade jobs in small towns with low living costs.
I don't expect an answer but any suggestions would be great. Do not move to East, Texas if you like astronomy or outdoor life/hiking/backpacking. It's always 10,000% humidity and always miserable with the exception of 2-3 months, inconsistently.
Sounds perfect! Born in LA and have lived in coastal So.California most all my life. Love love kayaking
If I move to South Dakota I'm gonna do everything I can to maintain what has made it such a great state. I’ve written a list of few states I want to move to. I want to study up on them and assimilate with the people already there. They are the ones that made it so great.
Same here ... I think I have decided on Sioux Falls
You mean how you did everything to make the Blue state it is and then leave? Gotcha!
@@jefferyyoder9785 you mean you have no idea what my political beliefs are but because I’m surrounded by liberals that make bad decisions that means I must be one too!… gotcha? 🙄
@@shaizeeshows1850 especially if you live in CA LoL
@Jeffery For years other states been dumping their needy in California including offering them a one way bus tickets to California. Many of the homeless are not from California.
No one was making anything blue. Elections are rigged in CA just they are on federal level.
You don't mean to say that you did everything to put that potato head into power, or have an old witch as a House Rep for 40 years, do you now? The same goes for many Californians. Our votes don't count and we are being flooded with people from other states.
as someone from southern California , who is considering moving to South Dakota within the next year or so . I love the fact that there are locals there that do not want people to come there and try to change it. they are so right about that. so if and when I am able move out I will be the biggest ally to keep South Dakota , South Dakota . I completely understand why California is screwed up , its a beautiful state but over populated with people who sacrifice liberty for hand outs and it has created a banana republic with dictators running the state into the ground. even if I can't make it out I still want the great state of South Dakota to remain the free state I visited .
Ditto.
I doubt many people moving to SD are liberals that will ruin the area, like TX. In fact it is probably conservatives who are stuck in NY, CA, etc and who have seen how horrible these policies are. I live in NY and am considering SD, I would never ever EVER vote for liberalism.
no one really wants a Liberal coming in an ruining things
My husband was born & raised in Camarillo, CA, grad USC (L.A., as you probably know). I was born & raised in Sioux Falls, grad USD (VERMILLION! lol). He doesn't really have family in CA anymore, so we don't go back often (we met there, I'd moved for work after graduation), but GOD it is beautiful driving up 101. It's easy to remember why people fall in love (with CA). That said, SD is, IMHO, much, much better place to raise children (we raised ours in TX, but too long a story, lol). SD is really good. Please move there (you sound like you have a great head on your shoulders) and displace the Lefties who did make their way in (and think they're the smartest people, the ones there to show 'em how it oughta be). The winters MAY take getting used to, really just depends how stoic you're disposed to be, I think. There's great fun in winter things, e.g. sledding, skiing (even Sioux Falls has Great Bear, good place for kiddos to learn), ice-skating, snuggling inside w/excuse to read/play/create. Pace is slower, but very good for a person. Love your attitude. You'd probably do well anywhere you go.
@@keeptrying5962 Thank you so much for the kind words. I am a route driver and my route takes me through Camarillo every weekend. so know it well. and you are so right the 101 through there is beautiful . it was however sad to see people parking along the side of the 101 last summer to try and gain access to the beaches, just to be harassed by state police because our moronic governor closed all the beach access most of the year. ( but I'll spare you my rant on that lol ) anyhow if the winters in SD. are some what like Denver !? , I spent 4 years in Denver . I'm hoping I can adapt to snow again. and a slower pace of life sounds really nice to me. also , and this may sound funny , I'm done with being frustrated every time I want to purchase a new firearm , and can only pick from a ridicules limited list of outdated models that I'm " allowed " to buy. I said it before , but its worth saying again . whether or not I make it to one. please free states , be vigilant and stay free .
Some people like to exaggerate about the dangers. I live very rural in the mountains but never been particularly frightened about being away from populated areas or the weather changing quickly. The nearest doctor/clinic is the only important thing I looked at when purchasing. Doppler radar technology is a big improvement on deciding when to leave the house on a day-to-day basis. I don't carry a phone with me when I travel most of the time, when just running errands or shopping, and I've never had my truck or car break down on my travels to nearby towns (about 50-75 miles one way) in 20+ years. I've been caught in a few snowstorms over the years, but you just take your time. Great lifestyle choice if you buy rural. Rapid City is one of my favorite towns, but Deadwood is better.
How about potable broadband
Lowest taxes in the nation. That helps. Find somewhere warm to go for at least a month during the winter.
Thanks so much for the video Mr. Morrison. Wise advice.
I live twenty minute s from a small city and i have fine wifi.
Great info as I'm planning my move from down south USA in summer, (too hot) to South Dakota. Looking forward to it. I live in Mexico almost full time now. But I'll be hunting and fishing A LOT when I get to the Black Hills.
Have you ever heard of Starlink for internet very fast and soon will have phones as well
Lol. I live in California mountains. We are an hour from any major cities. We love to drive!
I learned that there are many types of easements.
Do you have a map showing internet connection speed and cell phone service in Rapid City and surrounding area? That would be very helpful.
My family visited the Black Hills in 2005 and very much enjoyed it. It was in the summer, so the weather was nice. Saw lots of beautiful scenery. My
I grew up in South Dakota….Watertown. Winters can be a grind at times. Autumn’s are gorgeous and summers can be sticky and hot. If you plan on moving there don’t bring your left politics like what’s happening in Texas…they are very conservative and they will push back. Good place to raise a family. Is it a place to retire 🤔 hmmmm all I can say is that I wouldn’t . I need a a warmer winter. Health care is ok but Sioux Falls has very good health care!
Amen, God bless our beloved SD! ❤️
It seems once I got into the western part of the state the humidity dissipated
Is the summers compairable to Oklahoma's summers? We get hot, humid and dry.
You didn't mention that we get the cold below zero temps from the arctic and Canadian air plus we get the below zero wind chill.
And if your nearest grocery store is 45mins away from the next nearest means they can charge whatever they want
It's only 45 minutes, so what! I dont want to come across as rude but it's a driving culture out here, drive 45 minutes, stock up go home and repeat.
We had that in Washington
You are correct. Groceries can be expensive. Most people drive to Rapid to get stocked up at Wal-Mart. The small grocers in the little towns do run some great specials once in a while, though, if you watch your ads in the paper you can save a little money.
I get 256" of snow per year on avg. Look forward to living anywhere with half of that.
High quality info. Great presentation. Thank you
I grew up in Marshall Co in a little town north of Britton. In the 60s, 70s all the houses were occupied, lawns mowed, gardens, etc. Few years ago when I was in the area a friend took me to that town and warned me it looked like an Indian Res. Most of the houses that had been empty had burned down, other houses had junk cars scattered around. Nothing was mowed.
A city is 500,000+….. Sioux Falls and Rapid City are TOWNS…. I played a gig in Sioux Falls in 2023 and went searching for food afterwards…..ONE fast food place open. Played in Sioux City, IA the next night and had steak and eggs at 1:00 am!
Veryy good!I live in sherman, sd in 1983.
They don't tell you about the low wages and but they brag about the low cost of living. Doesn't the low wages make the low cost of living useless. They also don't tell you about high housing costs compared to wages.
The winters suck. Besides that it’s the best state.
Used to play basketball on the driveway , 20 degrees, skins and shirts . Mobridge
What is not stated is the legislature has acquired federal funds to inprove infrastructure. I have lived here all my life and don't want to move anywhere else.my quality of life is great.
I’m from California, and I plan to one day move to SD, I happen to be a conservative that values freedom and non censorship, and hope I am welcomed if I make the decision to move in the next 6 years or so.
@@Endless_sea_
Very true, but unfortunately I am currently a full time college student and I’m putting my education on hold as I am deciding to be a full time UA-camr gamer, so once I do hopefully make a decent living on gaming as it’s my hobby, I’ll decide to say goodbye to California and begin a new journey in SD. 😊
Aye we’ll definitely take you!
Lived there most of my life and didn't see the trap I was in. Checkout north dakota it's much more free, people are super kind, and extremely welcoming
Don't come please.
Being a conservative in a State that is owned mostly by Native American Sioux tribes?
Eeh might want to think that over again.
Good info.. Starlink should be available later this year, at least at the land I was looking at in Custer Highlands. We will likely wait till the prices come back down to earth or pick up something in WV. ; )
Moved from mn absolutley no regrets we love spearfish!!
I live in Rapid City too (west side of town miles near Baken Park). We have about 6 months of winter Oct - March (with a few random nice days).
For those of you that are considering moving to SD, remember this: VOTE RED!
It will change soon lolz
@@markbrown2296 there's nothing we can do by demographics around 2050 blacks and Latinos together will be biggest group and whites will become minority in US
But we shouldn't worry as change is Inevitable for anyone
Once native americans were dominate we replaced them and took control and it's gonna repeat once again but this time whites are in place of nativese
@@markbrown2296 why would any non white would support white supremacist party?
@@Anshulhe SD has a strong Republican backbone, it won’t change. MAGA
@@Valhalla_Heathen keep dreaming
Excellent presentation. Keep doing what your doing!
I agree!!
Some of the smaller towns roll up the sidewalks early. My mom grew up in South Dakota and we visited every summer growing up. I love the State.
I'm a native Texan looking to relocate to Rapid City, SD. Now, I only need to find work to make it happen . . . 🤔
this content is great! Felt the transparency, hope to see more of this on UA-cam!
I live in Southeastern SD in Sioux Falls, but I've always wanted to move to the Black Hills area. But then I see snow reports from the area. Definitely not making me completely not want to live there, but definitely something to consider when deciding what part of the region to live in.
good stuff,,,,! be well out there!
Hey! I love your videos and I watched it right know when Rapid City is reporting 75 degrees, being late November (72 F in some spots). It would be good to mention that weather can be very nice even in fall sometimes!
Thanks! Good idea.
It is -5 degree F right now.
This was a great video, really useful.
REALLY useful information...thanks a bunch!
Hello Deborah how are you doing today.
Great video. Answered a lot of questions I had in the back of my head. Definitely looking to be get situated on the outskirts of the city. Close enough to have good internet and cell but just far enough away to not feel crowded. Very informative Christian.
Appreciate it!
My mom is a campground host in Hot springs south Dakota 5 months out if the year. South Dakota's weather is brutal winter and summer.
The past 5 years the summer's have been over 100 degrees and my mother barely comes out of her camper except in the mornings 3 months out of the summer
Hot springs used to be a cool little town but now it's becoming vacant and a lot of business have failed.
So much construction on their roads and it's taking years to complete!
Beautiful but I would never live in South Dakota.
Everything this man says is true and 30 minutes to an hour may be an understatement in some locations if you’re moving there keep South Dakota free as the man said locals don’t mind you we just don’t want it to change you are coming here for how it is!!
Great video. Totally, and I mean, totally, applies to moving here to Texas. However, we've lost the battle in and around central Texas.
bro what is the best internet service in south dakota
They said Starlink
Retired , I’d be fine in SD
Wife and I are gonna drive through sioux falls and then to rapid city , from Minnesota (not bringing Minnesota politics with us) and check it out, see what we think.
We are thinking about doing the same. Never had the politics. Getting tired of the winters here.
@@dolphincliffs8864 we check out both places and rapid city is definitely amazing. They're having a gentle winter this year, but it was still wonderful. Now we're working on getting over there. 🙂
@@peetos-chan2835 I can't wait to check it out ,planning on downsizing from what we have. Hope it works out for you.
@@dolphincliffs8864 likewise, best wishes!
Let us know east vs west side of the state, i want to go there until I can buy an RV which is now in short supply but I see the east side ofbSD seems to be filling up now. Would west be better choice?
People fall in love with pictures and movies- they don't realize the inability of losing the ability for simple stuff like buying a cheeseburger at 7pm during the Winter- but let my California neighbors find out the hard way 🤭🤭🤭😂😂😂😂
I never enjoyed those sort if amenities: too many crazy people anyway
Why can't you buy a cheeseburger at 7pm. WE have In N Out here open till 1:30am
@@RMokros on Thursday you're expecting -8 degree weather and snow- I know I would not be able to grab anything on Thursday- I'd freeze to death- but then again I freeze when it gets to 60 here in socal 🥶🥶🥶
As a new South Dakotan I can attest to these situations. Winters are HARSH. I was walking in -22 degree Fahrenheit weather and wind blowing with several inches of snow on the ground. I live 30 miles from a Walmart or any kind of substantial shopping. I'm lucky and have a grocery store and an Ace Hardware store nearby. There is no chain fast food here and again have to travel to Sioux Falls to get that kind of thing. I work in Sioux Falls and I commute to work is a 35 to 40 minute TRAFFIC FREE commute. The only downside is about once a month I hit and kill some kind of animal that can potentially cause damage to my vehicle. I've hit my first deer ($1800 in damage) and a muskrat that cracked my front bumper cover which will prompt me to try to fix my old car and $600 worth of parts. You have to have a thick skin and be independent to live in the country here. Self sufficiency is a must.
Make a burger at home🤣
Informative. Thanks.
Was that the "battleships" that did that with the ammonia? When it rains, it pours and the cows want inside.
Know anything about the rattlesnake and Indian Joe"
GREAT presentation! I live in Spain, last 34 years, with no consideration of returning, but SD would be high on thelist if I did.
@LifeInRapidCity, hello!😊...Do you know which city is the most diverse between Sioux Falls and Rapid City??
Thanks for such a clear and concise summary.
For any blues looking to move to South Dakota, somewhere in Clay County, such as, say, Vermillion, is probably your best bet.
um I'm from south Dakota some things are true, but some are don't i mean I'm Lakota I'm from there I'm native
Thanks G, im thinking about moving there.
This video was very helpful. Thanks
Are prices getting driven up? KEEP IT THE WAY IT IS!!
hahahaha exactly, keep it the way it is BS
When we retire we are going to spend the summers in South Dakota, and the winters in South Dakota.
you didn't clarify that in SD 25 minutes means 25 miles.
One interesting oddity after coming back to SD, Sioux Falls, where I grew up, is none of these other small cities in the state have grown or increased their populations much. With exception to Sioux Falls which has tripled it’s population from when I was a kid, even Rapid City hasn’t grown much, which surprises me the most. I think the Rapid City area and Black Hills are some of the most beautiful places in the whole region. The lack of any major corporations and big businesses never establishing themselves there is the only reason for that slow growth so lack of good paying jobs effects that. That in itself will be a plus to many who are well off so would love the Rapid City area. Because of the big mess politics has made of many large cities, I predict this trend of slow no growth in the Black Hills region to change a lot and that means a lot more people moving there.
I live in Rapid City, people are migrating to South Dakota and Rapid City enough that it's driving up rent its been felt with all the other apartment complexes throughout the city. It might be a small trickle, but it is happening. Not all of them are from CA, the license plates I see are from Oregon and Washington.
@@MGMVE Oh dear god you don't know the half of it - I worked construction at Quinn and was let go because I injured my legs - and they were selling houses faster than we were building them. So, yeah, our population is exploding.
@@MGMVE the rent prices happened all over America it was done on purpose Blackrock and vanguard they own everything. Because they want everyone to rent and own nothing and be happy; it's their sick agenda 20-30. 🙄 we the people have to talk to people. I went to the sheriff's office where I live and gave them Sheriff's Mack information for his free seminar for Sheriff's they were happy to get the information. we the people have to call our senator's and govoners tell them to fight for us and save our freedoms from bidens regime from giving it to the W.H.O
Would a house under $200K in SD be decent enough to live or will I have to go over that amount to get a decent enough place to live?
How many people leave after 1 year?
None that I have seen.
@@LifeInRapidCity As someone who grew up in Marshall Co, and left SDSU to work in the Mojave Desert, when I think about moving back I remember the winter of 78.
I'm curious about the use of siding on the exterior of almost all homes. In the SW new homes are brick or synthetic stucco which has a lot more curb appeal. Can't justify the price of a house that is 90% siding which I reslize is just my opinion.
This typically is a result of what materials are most available in the area. For example. in the south most houses have brick siding because it is the cheapest and most efficient in the area. In South Dakota, we have an abundance of wood, so hardboard siding is the most common.
Man everyone is moving to SD... they all took my idea!!❤️
I had the idea also
Maybe we'll be neighbors
Lol 😂 that’s exactly how I feel ! Too funny . I hope when I’m ready in two years it’s not as booming as a gold mine town from way back when !
Same! ReaI estate is drying up there!
Not everyone. Lot of people can't hack the winter here. Similar concept of why I dont move to the south - not a fan of the heat!
My parents are moving to SD probably next year during school break. We're originally from Washington State, moved to South Carolina and been here since around 1993. Well they're getting older and the muggy humid summers are taking a toll on their health so they want to move somewhere with low humidity and colder weather. When they move, I'll no longer have any family here, and family to me has always been important. I think they're talking about Aberdeen. I've looked into it. Seems like a nice place, not too big and really looks safe and family friendly.
I work for the local school district, so I'll probably try to take some work in that field in Aberdeen. Anyone reading this who lives in Aberdeen, I'd love a local to give me some tips. I'd like to know things like where NOT to buy a house. I know nothing about Aberdeen, don't know if there are any bad areas. I'd prefer not to live directly in the city, more on the outskirts or a nearby suburb.
You missing one.. Mount freaking Rushmore tourist helechopkers (sp)? ??
Is anyone here from Spearfish? What is the population and what is the town like?
You are the most beautiful creations of God 😍. How do you cope, any secret?
I'm not from it but the population you're looking at is about 11k.
Amen Christian. Smart young man! How do I get a relocation guide?
My husband and I are conservative and we vote that way. We are pro second amendment and pro law enforcement. We have grown up and lived in the conservative half of Washington state. We have done our best to make a difference here, however with all the recent changes affecting both sides of the state coupled with both of us working in law enforcement ,it has become near impossible to live here. We are looking for ‘like minded people’ place to live.
I appreciate your video Christian, because we are definitely wanting some land to live on. We would love suggestions on where to start looking that’s not too far from a store or hospital! Thank you!
We'll, since the bastion of Freedom and Democracy, the good ole' USA has more laws on the books and more citizens incarcerated than any despot Dictatorships in the world. You shouldn't have a problem getting a job!
That's why we need to we the people have to talk to people. I went to the sheriff's office where I live and gave them Sheriff's Mack information for his free seminar for Sheriff's they were happy to get the information. we the people have to call our senator's and govoners tell them to fight for us and save our freedoms from bidens regime from giving it to the W.H.O
Well you as a ruling class should have no problem paying 1-2m for a home in the mountains.
Thanks for the great information .. coming out there in the spring to check out the area.
Awesome! Give me a shout when you come out!
Please dont
@@sunnyofabish7835 why?
On the east side of SD, initially wanted to live in Rapid City but my wife wanted to be closer to her family, who now want nothing to do with us (their problem). Anyways, this area has been 'okay' at best and living outside the SF area in a small town has been the biggest mistake. We're from a small town but IF you're not form here or your kids are special needs / not into sports they do not give your kids support and there is a TON of bullying in the smaller towns. We recently visited Rapid City for few hours as we were passing through and the people were much nicer and reminded us of home. We currently looking into moving out that direction in the next 1-2 months.
Thinking about moving there from West Virginia
We were wanting to move there and went to visit last month. I am a healthcare provider and there’s no way I could afford to move there. If I transplanted my current home to rapid city it would be about 850,000 and we paid less than 300. The locals there we talked to said they were not making ends meet. Turns out when people who are wealthy move from their home states but keep their jobs 💯 remote, the local economy doesn’t matter much. Just makes it impossible for most to move there.
Where can I get those wall frames?
Born and raised,plus my whole family
finally someone who lives where i live!!!!!!!!!
Nice work. Informative.
Hi from Las Vegas Nevada, Video suggestions: where to go to have fun in both rapid city sd and siux falls sd
Also where to hike in both cities. Thank you good luck
The outdoors. We have hunting seasons from September (Dove and Waterfowl), October has pheasant season well to the New Year, November is deer season, December, January and February is prime ice fishing, March if your lucky will show signs of winter ending, and by late April or May you'll be to go hiking, camping, and fishing and enjoying Summer activities outside.
My mother and stepfather retired and moved to SD from Las Vegas after 25yrs there. They don't do much but sit inside. They mow and do light gardening but for the most part they sit around. They loved the LV city life style....going to shows....eating at random cheap buffets and going shopping. Mom doesnt like being cold (which we are for a solid 7-8 months of the year) or the bugs and humidity. Stepfather could care less as long as Mom isnt bugging him.
If you like to drive around and be a tourist or an outdoorsman....its great. If your a homebody, you can get what you will out of mowing your yard and talking to your cat I guess. Lol.
There are walking, biking, hiking paths in both cities. But the real experiences are outside of those places.
I live in western Nebraska and getting to downtown is a lot easier than getting to a downtown even if you are in a cul-de-sac type neighborhood in places like Custer, like I could not live there just because it is so rural and very hilly with winding roads that you would need a car to go everywhere.
Anyone have any insight about living in Vermillion?