Black Hills of SD

Wow is it cold or what?  It was in the 40’s when we got up the last two mornings!  Yesterday was cool enough to enjoy a good hike through the forest and up a mountain.  We actually hiked about 4.5 miles on the Centennial Trail that runs the length of SD.  We thought we were on another trail but took a wrong turn and missed it.  It was a cloudy, windy day perfect for a hike.

Today we loaded the bikes on the Jeep with the intention of riding on the Mickelson from Deadwood but by the time we got moving and after enjoying a drive through the Spearfish Canyon we ran out of time.  Spearfish Canyon is a lovely drive with towering cliffs on either side of the road and a cascading Spearfish Creek following us down.  

Deadwood is portrayed as a mining town with lots of ambiance but really its just a gambling city with tourist trappings like junk shops and Harley Davidson specialty stores, lots of bars and a few restaurants.  It’s a disappointment for us. 

We ran out of time because we were to FaceTime with my family who are gathered at my mother’s home to celebrate her 90th birthday.  Happy Birthday, Mom!!  Love you!