Robert, this has stunning scenery. Thank you so much for making this video. A significant place to visit. And, a trip to add to the list, for certain. As someone who’s just getting into RVing and has some mobility issues, you really demonstrate to me where I could potentially be able to go. I always appreciate seeing all the detail you provide, from the drives, to the landmarks, to campgrounds. Thank you!!
We have watched your RU-vid videos for years and you do a great work producing them.We like the longer uploads.better.stay safe and thanks for showing them.
Robert, this video made me so happy as a born and raised South Dakotan and big Traveling Robert fan (currently living in Austin, TX). Wonderful!!!! This is just so well done. You really hit the highlights well (with noted exceptions of Wind and Jewel Caves). So nice to see your experience in the Black Hills, especially including some of my favorites, Roughlock Falls (& Spearfish Canyon) and Sylvan Lake! As a fellow musician, I have to point out the soundtrack here as well. Driving To The East is another classic, and well used here! What did you think of the Crow Peak IPA? I remember it oh so fondly.
I had so much fun watching it. I think I've seen all of South Dakota. It's really fun, it has a lot of information about travel, and it's such a great video. 👍
Yeah I was me and my family my mom dad all those when we were Young and stuff we visit South Dakota North Dakota oil them every other girl pretty out there maybe one time I get out there again before I get to too old and stuff but I love your videos are you keep making your videos ya brings up memories have a good day sir
I've been to the Black Hills a bunch of times going back to the late 60s -- it's great to re-visit the area with you. You're right about Custer State Park having it all, the hike to Black Elk Peak is a real favorite of mine. Very cool to hear a snippet of the Marshal Tucker song "Can't You See" at 48:35! I get that Wall Drug doesn't do much for you, but hey, that picture of you on the Jackalope is priceless. Happy trails!
Robert unfortunately our generation (we are approximately the same age) is the last generation that was raised to leave no trace and have respect for nature and future visitors. It is a sad epidemic that has only become worse over the last 20-25 years.
I remember camping in Grant Grove as a child and getting patches as junior rangers. One of the main patches was achieved by picking up a bag of trash from the campground. It was tough back then to fill up the bag. People were alot more respectful back in the late 70’s early 80’s.
Robert, we haven't seen you in a while and we thought your wife where with you but she wasn't. It seem to be more interesting when you have someone with you to enjoy the excitement. See you later. JR & Gi
Hello Traveling Robert😊😊🎷🎷🎸🎸🍔🍔🍦🍦, this was such a great presentation and I absolutely could not get enough of all those bison and burros in Custer State Park. The Needles Highway was something to see as well and beautiful waterfalls. I'm hopping that Crazy Horse Monument gets completed at some point. Robert, this was an AMAZING video. Thank You very much👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!
Gorgeous scenery and great wildlfe. The Burros remind me of the Dolphins at Sea World, if you don't have fish in your hand, they want nothing to do with you.
Mr. Robert I have a kind of long story for you. I would try to send this to an email but I want it public since it affected other people on here. It sounds like hooey but it's true. I'm a big Tallahassee fan of about 4 years maybe your vids have made my life richer. I don't know what I would've done w/o ur vids to travel by during the covid crud. A few Friday's ago. I had guests ( RV'ers From Lakeland/Bartow ) but I popped in for a min on the YT Chat feed while they got ready for us all to go eat. But then I went to the restroom for a few minutes. I came back and I saw my friend's very troubled brother leaving my office by the Jack and Jill door. He was not supposed to be in my office. My seat was warm. To my horror, I saw my name in a big Red box being fussed at by the YT room moderator for "pls don't make fun of other's names Mandy Simmons." I was like what the heck? When did I make fun of other people's names? I don't do stuff like that. I had never even seen that big Red box before! I was aghast. I thought maybe the scroll had simply been read wrong but sure enough I'd back scrolled and "Mandy Simmons" had lampooned 3 names in there of other chatters. I love all the clever names in there!! I entered the Twilight zone. But it dawned on me. In the time I'd gone for a few minutes the brother ( he was never invited to my house SHE KNOWS THAT NOW ) had sat down on my YT open page and had caused trouble for Me by being rude in just a few moments. I've never said anything rude to you or Mrs. Ely or Other fans and I would never. I'm sorry that happened. I was so mortified I went and got her and I'd showed her ( I lost it! ) but of course he denied it ( said I did not catch him in the act ) and he would not apologize. They left the next day. They had only stopped by to mooch dock for one night on their way to drop him off at a drug rehab. They had not asked me if it was okay to bring him with em. They know now to never bring him again. We are still friends but it was close. IT REALLY WAS NOT ME. My apologies to people in the room and to the Moderator. I know this all sounds like hooey but he does stuff like that. He has something called ODD ( Oppositional defiance disorder ) and a bunch of other problems and he got me for no other reason than he could even tho he was staying in my home. I had them keep him in the RV that night. I hope to join the Friday chat again and it will never ever be an impersonator of me again. Weird story yes I know but it's true. I was surprised my name was not blocked from the channel. I am so sorry and I hope you believe me and can forgive this very weird thing that occurred. Tallahassee fan...Non Mean Mandy Simmons Sorry.
Another great video Robert! The picture quality is so good. What camera did you use to zoom on Mt. Rushmore between the trees, if you don’t mind me asking? Hope your recovery is going well so you can start your travels soon 😊. Always enjoy watching your videos, heck, we don’t even watch regular tv anymore, lol. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
Great video BUT what happened ? It seemed very dark & with a lot of noise in many scenes……unusual for your videos, maybe a problem with RU-vid algorithms ?
We’re getting ready to go so I’ve watched an embarrassing number of vids. This is absolutely THE best one. Thank you for showing the roads. I would encourage showing a map when possible. Thank you for your work.
Gonna have to go back . I think we just drove threw Deadwood- What a blessed life - Thank you for the more in depth scenery - Points of interest. 👍🏻😊😊 And I did not know Close encounters was made SC . Or at least the Rock earlier video ! 😂😂😂
Don’t get me wrong ? I am in jewelry business when I did started some 30 years ago … there was a black hill gold ? Meat such a beautiful jewelry what happened to that … ???
Great video! You covered a lot of places that I've been but I missed a couple of things like the mine in Lead. I'm with you on Wall Drug. I walked through it like you did and just wasn't feeling it. Lines were long for the food or I would have at least eaten there. I have heard the food is good. Mt Moriah cemetery is a nice little historical stop for anyone visiting Deadwood. You can visit the graves of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. There is a nice view of Deadwood from up there too.
Great video, loved seeing all these locations again. Next time be sure to go to the Saloon No. 10 and Mount Moriah Cemetery in Deadwood! (Where Wild Bill was killed and buried.)
We stayed in a RV park in Stugis that had a hot tub next to your RV (booked a year in advance) and it rained so much the road gave away! And couldn’t access it 😢 We were so disappointed lol. Happens to us too, just like things are always under construction when you go there 😂
I have a picture taken in 1974 with me and my family with Crazy Horse monument in the background. Looks almost the same except that the face looks fairly finished. My husband and I just last summer took a trip out there and saw just about everything you showed. We did also take a day trip up to Roosevelt National Park up in N. Dakota. Beautiful country ! Planning a trip to Yellowstone this summer....so I'll have to check out your Yellowstone vid ! 👍
Did you get you free ice water at least in Wall Drug Store. I have been there. It is a tourist trap but a fun one. Definitely unique. Proves a point “ if you build it they will come “.
Thanks for the memories of our trips to SD. One of our favorite places to go and visit. Been to all the places that you've visited there in SD. So much to see.
We loved South Dakota. Custer SP was outstanding. You got to see a herd of elk. We missed that but we did see Big Horn Sheep and Mountain Goats along with all the other critters. Also, next time try to park at the Needles Eye Tunnel and see the actual Needles Eye Rock Formation. We walked the Sylvan Lake trail also - clockwise. They say a scene from National Treasure was filmed there. We visited Roughlock Falls too but we ate at Spearfish Brewery and went to the fish hatchery. Great video!
The otherwise nice community I live I. Has a horrible roadside trash problem. The main culprit is alcoholic nips. Nips of all kinds discarded everywhere. We shouldn’t have to, but on hikes and walks I always take along a good sized trash bag and remove what I can. It feels pretty good dot make a small dent. Hopefully those that litter will see it and take notice, but I doubt it.
Same here. Trash in the local parks and the roads near my development. Majority is beer cans and fast food packaging/bags, and and as you say, lots of those one shot plastic liquor bottles. I've learned to just bring a trash bag if I'm going to the park so I get my fresh air and do my good deed all at once. I've also even cleaned up the roadside trash a few times bc I got sick of seeing it every day during my commute.
Yep, a dually can fit....just barely. Inches to spare on the sides with mirrors folded in. I visited in 2012 with our LQ horse trailer and stayed a Broken Arrow campground in Custer. Really nice campground for regular campers and horse owners with our without LQ horse trailers. Hoping to go again this year in our new Rockwood 2606ws. Planning on staying at one of the campgrounds in area to explore other sites that we didn't get to see such as Devil's Tower and Spearfish canyon.
Amazing Video! So beautiful little cities, wonderful amazing natur, scenerie, Landscape. One of the best Video from this places i have seen. I must look it twice ! USA is the Land of Dreams
I love the iron mountain road in Custer State Park, the views like you show on your vlog, sylvan lake is always busy. Love my birth state. Remember trips to the Black hills. Love ❤️ South Dakota
Wonderful video. Very well done. I've been to these areas for the past four years. I hope to visit again this summer. I really enjoy your approach to introducing the sights. Years ago, all I wanted was to vacation near the ocean...until I went west. For me it is a spiritual experience. Wall Drug is said to be a tourist trap but I don't see it that way. They make home made cake donuts that are some of the best I've ever had. You definitely should try them. The two dining rooms are filled with original artwork depicting western themes. I could spend hours just enjoying the artwork. I look forward to viewing your other videos.
Hey Robert! We have been following your travels as we are new RV owners. We live in Sioux Falls. We wanted to share that the artist that created Dignity is the same artist that created the Arc of Dreams in Sioux Falls! Thanks for sharing about our town.❤
I really liked that area of South Dakota. Unfortunately I didn't spend much time there, less than 2 full days. It would have been nice to explore more places like you did. I did get to see Badland NP, Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, the Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Rd. I even drove through Deadwood but didn't stop anywhere.
I enjoyed your tour through the Black Hills very much. We took a family vacation there around 20 years ago, and it was magical. We enjoyed Lead's mining museum much more than Deadwood, and I recommend it for your next trip.
Robert, I am happy you share your travels and talk about the history! I feel you really talk the talk as I have followed you for years. I loved your Key West, Tampa, FL. and other travels you have posted! Want to have my Cuban Sandwich and coffee in Key West, yearly since 2008!
Robert, thanks for telling us. You have another birthday coming in July of this 2023, but it would be nice to see you two together ❤ before then, because we don't see enough of you two together enjoying life as we all grow older. Bless you both we love to travel with guys. JR & Gi
Another great video. I love the Black Hills region and have been there several times. Always something different to see and do. I missed seeing the eye of the needle on the Needles Highway in your show. You went past it several times. When we went to Deadwood, we went into the saloon where Wild Bill Hickock played cards and then to the cemetery where he and Calamity Jane were buried. Deadwood definitely has grown to be more touristy since we were there in the 80's and 90's. Time marches on I guess. Thanks for taking us along.
I suggest to anyone seeing my comments You can drive up on a gravel Rd with some switch backs up Coolidge peak close to 7000 feet above sea level There is a fire tower with a look out Your cell phone has a signal there on top of the mountain
Thanks Robert for sharing your time in the Dakota and so many interesting touring sites. Next time you get to the Custers Park they have an area actually where the batter took place markings in the field where soldiers or Native Americans fell. A beautiful sculpture displayed explaing the history.
Hey Robert, we were in South Dakota for two months an I think it’s one of the most beautiful states we went to. Watching your videos brings back some great memories. Thank you.
So interesting and so many memories. I wasn’t overwhelmed by badlands. We actually went to the area of Custer state park which was the scene for the battle of the bighorn, it was interesting. But being in a tour missed the best of Custer state park, which you have been able to fill me in on. Loved deadwood even though it was touristy because it seemed so authentic to how it would have been many years ago. Glad to see it is still thriving without the input of Kevin Costner !
We used to camp at private campgrounds in the Black Hills for many years. We then decided to try a campsite in Custer State Park. Once we had been there we never went anywhere else. We always stayed at Game Lodge campground at the beginning of the wildlife loop. Being in the park is magical! Each time is just grand and so memorable. Its hard to explain until u try it. You like the badlands and granted they are so unique but being in the hills is incredible. I couldn't stand to be where u camped, too many people and noise. We come for the quiet and solitude, drink in nature and being surrounded by the serene beauty. I hope u go back someday and try it for a few nights. You will see what I mean for yourself.
Robert, how can you afford to stay in some of these campgrounds! Some of these nightly prices in the KOA's when your daughter came back from Miami are so expensive for the two of you in the Micro Mini!
Like myself, he's a rewards member so he gets 10% off and accumulates points that can give you further discounts; believe he's quoting the full rate in the videos.
