Ep. 175: Custer State Park | Buffalo Roundup | South Dakota RV travel camping hiking kayaking

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Spectacular granite spires, buffalo, wild burros, coyotes, great hikes, and more make Custer State Park in South Dakota's famed Black Hills an RV travelers' perennial favorite destination. Join us for a week of sightseeing, kayaking, hiking and more, including nearby Wind Cave National Park and a glimpse at nearby Mount Rushmore, all leading up to the State Park's annual Buffalo Roundup where cowboys push a herd of up to 1,300 bison across the prairie grasslands in front of up to 20,000 spectators. It's a true taste of the Old West!
Filmed: September 19-26, 2020
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:23 Needles Highway
4:41 Hiking Cathedral Spires
8:34 Iron Mountain Road
10:26 Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort
16:45 Custer
21:31 Mount Coolidge
22:55 Legion Lake
23:34 Wildlife Loop
25:52 Wind Cave National Park
28:25 Kayaking Sylvan Lake
32:30 Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
39:27 Wrap-up and what's next
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* Buffalo Roundup gfp.sd.gov/buffalo-roundup/
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@garyjordan299 3 жыл бұрын

Marc , the beauty you present is FANTASTIC!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Gary!

@KU9L 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t get enough of that area, it’s almost enough to forgive the hail storms! Can’t wait to get out there next summer. -Dave

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

We hear ya about the hailstorms, Dave. Back in June 2018 in that area we experienced some of the worst severe weather that we ever have outside of a hurricane, including big hail. After we left the area we kept watching the weather and that just seemed to be a magnet for severe weather all summer. This time, fortunately, the weather remained tranquil throughout our visit.

@moretoliving2236 3 жыл бұрын

Ok i was blown away by the spires and the lake kayaking but daaaaaaym those bison. In yellowstone we had herds of 20-30 run by... i can only imagine watching 1300

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

It's a thunderous roar that's impossible to capture on video. It's an experience not to be missed.

@susananderson618 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video....we spend our summers workamping in the Black Hills of SD. In fact what a surprise to see Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort in this video. We workamped there in 2017 & 2018! Custer State Park truly is one of our favorite places to spend time it never gets old!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great area to spend workamping, Susan! Thanks for sharing your experiences. Glad that you enjoyed the video.

@milliehubbard8423 3 жыл бұрын

We visited Custer in 2014. Thanks for this video, it brought back lots of good memories.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

We're very happy that we can bring you back there, Millie! Glad that you enjoyed it.

@scottadamson890 3 жыл бұрын

We love Custer state park, another great video, thank you.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always Scott, very happy that you enjoyed this episode.

@laughingram7287 3 жыл бұрын

The last time I was in South Dakota was in the mid 80’s. I remember that it had cool scenery. I don’t remember the Needles Highway - so I must have missed it. 😟 I do remember seeing Mount Rushmore, but definitely not the view of Washington that you showed. That was a cool shot! Your kayaking ride was great! Sylvan Lake looked like a great place for it. Thank you for the camera placement on the boat. One really feels like they are riding in the boat with you - except you are doing all the work! Thanks!! 😉 It was an enjoyable ride. Poor starving burros.... The Buffalo(bison) Roundup was pretty neat and definitely would be something to experience. South Dakota has always been one of my favorite states and I would say that this has been one of my favorite videos! 👍🏼👍🏽 Thanks for sharing Marc. Ram

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ram! In 2018 I didn't see as much of the Black Hills as I did this year, and we both developed a whole new appreciation for the area. It is gorgeous.

@TheRoper0201 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Not many do such a good job filming, but you sir, did it well. As the flag bearer (Red, white and blue), I get to do the roundup every year and carry the flag along with Miss Rodeo South Dakota of each year and others. I want to say thank you for doing the CSP (Custer State Park) justice. Phill Randall. Custer, SD..

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Phill! You folks put on a terrific show and as a member of the audience this year I want to say "thank you" for the hard work you all undertake to show the rest of us such a great time.

@joyces3550 2 жыл бұрын

Super video. Love Custer and Custer Park, SD a beautiful state. Thanks for the wonderful, long video.

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Joyce, glad that you enjoyed it. And we absolutely love the Dakotas.

@sunflowerlady1810 3 жыл бұрын

Magnificent views, thank you!!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome, Lucy, and thank you!

@eugottabekiddin3772 3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@767roaddog 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, we met a couple at Oktoberfest in Deadwood. They invited us to their boondocking site just past the Friendship Tower. Two miles up Mount Roosevelt Rd. It's a dirt road. Bare left after the parking lot for the Friendship Tower. The views were AMAZING on top of a hill overlooking Deadwood. Look for it if you ever get back this way.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

We certainly will, thanks so much for the tip!

@ChasingOurSunshine 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the AC/DC reference at the start of the video- Black to Black 👍 another great video & we loved driving Needles Highway & visiting the area several years ago.. how cool to see the round up!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

We considered ourselves to be very fortunate to have coincidentally timed our visit with the Roundup. That was a unique experience!

@wellsonwheels457 3 жыл бұрын

Love your style! I felt like I was there. We had reservations at custer state park to go to Buffalo roundup this year but a diagnosis of breast cancer foiled our plans. Next year! Lord willing and the creeks don’t rise! They expect a full recovery is the good news. Loved staying in the cabins at Sylvan Lake one year. The hike around the lake is adventurous and fun! Thanks for the beautiful paddle! 🤩🤩 We have frequented the area going to Sturgis for many many many years. 🏍.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear of that diagnosis! That is wonderful news. Best to take care of those things now, and get to enjoy the adventures later. Happy that we could share the video with you, thank you so much!

@markreynolds9570 3 жыл бұрын

Marc, it is so beautiful and it's not even Utah. Thanks, it's a must visit.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

We agree, Mark. As much as we love our home state, there is so much beauty to see all across this wonderful nation.

@cheriwaller7598 3 жыл бұрын

All your videos are good, but I loved seeing the roundup! That was so cool!!! You show the neatest things!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Cheri, we've been lucky enough to see (and sometimes stumble upon) The neatest things. We just get to bring you along through our camera lenses. The roundup was a truly special event to attend, and merely served as the apogee of a spectacular week in the Black Hills.

@rv2travel 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Marc! The Black Hills offer so much. Great Video! Keep'em coming.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Double G! Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for watching.

@williamkerr6700 3 жыл бұрын

That was excellent - we will have to add it to our bucket list ... Thank you

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome, William. Thanks for watching!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

As always, so much great information and beautiful cinematography. I don’t think our dually can make it on Needles Highway. 😂. What an amazing area to hike. Larry would love to do some rock climbing but I’d say no to that. I see some fall colors. I miss that now that we are back in Florida. Another scary road? We definitely need a small follow behind car. I’ve never been to Mount Rushmore. Pretty cool you saw George’s profile. Perfect time to see the round up- it’s worth it not to boondock. That campground looks nice for a really affordable price. It just doesn’t look like much privacy between sites. But what a view! Love your drone footage. Did I see Jalapeño pie in that restaurant in Custer? 🤔 Love those statues. Wow. Amazing art work. Outlooks are some of my favorites. Wow. That wildlife drive is really great. Those burrows definitely slowed down traffic 🤣. I don’t think I would like them shoving their noses in. It’s so wild to see Buffalo on roads. I’m not a fan of first come camping. It makes me too anxious. Wow. What a great place to kayak. Where does that bridge over the lake start? Those rocks remind me of our trip in Canada. 4:30am? I think Larry could go hold a spot for me. Larry says those are some serious pancakes 🥞 and for a good cause. They shouldn’t use cars- kind of ruins the roundup. This round up is now on our bucket list. ❤️ Loved this. Thanks. See you next time. Alice and Larry

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your observations, Alice! The bridge you saw at Sylvan Lake is just crossing a very small dam at the downstream end of the lake. Yes, that was jalapeno pie. And you let Larry know that when he's ready to go climbing he's got a partner available! 😉

@Yellow.Dog. 3 жыл бұрын

Don't think I ever saw that amount of antlers that was in the back of that pickup! Nice video, thanks for sharing.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill, we're thrilled that you enjoyed it!

@slmishler 3 жыл бұрын

another excellent video! Thank you.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Steven, thank you!

@msc775 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Enjoyed the kayaking.

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt!

@jeez3838 3 жыл бұрын

We were there, too! Spectacular!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

It sure was a great day, wasn't it?

@arbonneladyTN 3 жыл бұрын

We were there too! We loved it and the camp hosts were terrific. Was a blast to see the round up, and the vendor fair was really extensive.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did, that's terrific to hear. Such a beautiful area.

@arbonneladyTN 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure In your pictures from the hill we were just below you. 😉 It was great, I now know why people are there every year!

@williamtucker8888 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your hard work. we are starting our RV life soon and you are a guiding light.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Be careful of what darkness that "guiding light" may draw you into, William. 😁 Congratulations, and welcome aboard the RV lifestyle!

@frankmcgee3213 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Mark. My wife and I were in the Black Hills last year and recognized quite a few places. Thanks for all the info. We are planning a Dakota tour (North and South) next year again.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice, Frank. We remain incredibly impressed with both of the Dakotas.

@wallywilliams1945 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, I really enjoy your videos! Keep up the good work!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wally, we appreciate it! We really enjoy hearing from you.

@joycemoses2411 3 жыл бұрын

Cool Buffalo Drive!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed Joyce, very cool. Thanks for watching!

@garymann5998 3 жыл бұрын

Well that was one of your best videos, we have been planning to go to the black hills in 2021 around September, my wife has been there quite a few times when she lived on Elsworth airforce base, I have never been there, we plan on looking into staying the same campground, it looks really nice 👌, the buffalo 🐃 round up was really cool to see, her brother has fished in Sylvan lake, thanks again for a great video. 👍👍

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Gary! Glad that you enjoyed it. It was a lot of work, but we were very happy with how it came out.

@jwrappuhn71 3 жыл бұрын

That was Fantastic Marc, great vid brother.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always, bud! We really appreciate that.

@JimPetykowski 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I was just there in early September and it was great to see these places again.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, glad that we could share those images with you.

@michelleekins1406 3 жыл бұрын

A grand video Marc! Thanks for your efforts!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle!

@marianfrances4959 3 жыл бұрын

Looked like a great hike to the needle! Beautiful country. Love the paddling on Sylvan Thanks, Mark and Mrs! 😉👍🌲🇨🇦

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

And thank YOU as always Marian! Happy to hear that you enjoyed it.

@rvingmontanezway103 3 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend is great to see you here again 👍keep on making great videos..

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bud! Long time, great to have you back.

@larrymiller8210 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your video. I love to boondock! Thanks Larry Miller San Diego Ca.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Brother you enjoyed it, Larry! traveling east this year we got to experience far less boondocking than we are accustomed to, but we will be back at it with more boondocking coming up.

@HappyTrailsHiking 3 жыл бұрын

Love that there is always more to see! We were at Custer State Park SO long ago (2004). We need to return. Thanks for showing us your trip, Mark. Take care and safe travels! Kay

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kay, same to you and yours! We're thrilled that we may have motivated you to return to the Black Hills.

@BobKeefe 3 жыл бұрын

This was EXCELLENT! 👍😃

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bob! We are thrilled that you enjoyed it.

@sipprianaw6539 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. This video is absolutely fantastic. Thank you for sharing.

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU Sippriana! We're so happy that you've found us.

@deandobbs2727 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I want to go next year! Thanks again marc

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU again, Dean!

@skpjoecoursegold366 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Marc. i went through Wind Cave 1993, it's worth the trip back.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah Joe, we quickly realized that Wind Cave gives us a good reason to return again.

@jimmyturbeville8753 2 жыл бұрын

great video, such a beautiful place the round up was great i was there a few years ago for the bike rally,heard people talking about the round up but didnt know it was that big thanks for sharing keep up the great work

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimmy! If you're ever back in the area during the roundup we highly recommend it.

@gina50gina 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that was so much fun! All of it! Marc you work really hard to make these videos, and I really appreciate what you do.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

And we sincerely appreciate you, Suzane. Thank you very much.

@martinreynolds5548 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I cannot wait to get there! Loving this! Keep it coming!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin! Glad that you enjoyed it.

@jennaheier8065 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, my friend! The footage is incredible. I’ve added this location to my definite “places to see”, list.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jenna -- it's so great to hear from you! Hope life is treating you well.

@doncanaday6406 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Mark. We are going there next Spring. I almost feel like I have been there after watching your video. You are very thorough in showing us a little of everything.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Don! You're going to love visiting there, and we hope that we were able to give you some ideas for your upcoming trip.

@melindafisher1584 3 жыл бұрын

We traveled a lot of this park in the fall of 2017, and this brings back great memories of our trip West from northern New York State. Love this pic of George! And the drive through Eye of the Needle was pretty special to us, along with all the beautiful rock formations. Love the painted buffalo...I'd go back just to see them! Our tour of the Wind Caves was spectacular, partly due to the great guide who led us on the tour. Thx for sharing. Our country has so many magnificent sights to experience.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

It certainly does, Melinda! Thank you for sharing your experiences in the area, and we are thrilled that you enjoyed the video.

@scenicdriveways6708 3 жыл бұрын

Black Hills Matter! LOL Nice campground for $30ish a night. As usual , fantastic video Marc. Jo & I enjoyed it. JT

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much as always, JT. We appreciate it!

@rd4660 3 жыл бұрын

We were in the park this year the week before roundup. Didn’t see one living animal other than chipmunks. I guess all the critters knew what was going to happen in a week! The campgrounds were empty, which was a treat.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

That was indeed a treat for you, RD. While we were there it was tough to get anything, we were very fortunate to get the last spot at Buffalo Ridge. It seemed like the whole world showed up for roundup week.

@hooahextreme 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. The burro's history is interesting. They were originally used as pack animals for tourists to ride to the top of Harney Peak, now Black Elk Peak. When that operation ended, the burros were released into the wild in the state park. A couple years ago we lost a few to a wildfire that plowed through half of the state park. We love seeing them when we play in the park. We usually try to remember to bring them a snack.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great little tidbit of history, thanks for sharing that! We hadn't realized that.

@normgibson6565 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the video it was GREAT I so hope to do that area.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Norm! Just do it.

@lindabrown5192 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. Well done!👍

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda!

@OdysseyCamper 3 жыл бұрын

You hit at least 3 of my favorite Custer spots in 4 sec. Excellent video, as usual!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, we were speedy! 😁 Thank you so very much as always.

@stuwardw 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing area, we were there spring 2019 and was blown away. Great video as always Marc, thanks!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for your kind words, Stu. It sounds as if you enjoyed the areas much as we did.

@jimh.8138 3 жыл бұрын

So many beautiful (and unusual!!) sights to see all across this country. Great episode, thank you.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

So true, Jim. Thank YOU!

@TheAbrownie 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc great job as always. Were in the planing stages for next fall 2021 for the round up. Yellowstone and the Tetons are also on the agenda.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David, that sounds like a terrific trip combination!

@SevenBears1 3 жыл бұрын

Planning death valley trip next month. Thanks for all the details in that video.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure J! We love the stark beauty of Death Valley, and December should be the prime time to visit.

@TheDSquad 3 жыл бұрын

This is my fave video on Custer, this should be the Custer tourism video. I actually purposely skipped sections because I’m convinced this will be our new home, I didn’t want to spoil seeing things for the first time . You did amazing job with your video.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your very kind comment! if there were decent skiing nearby, we would consider it for our home too.

@starshipadventure361 3 жыл бұрын

That Roundup had to be a pretty cool experience to witness!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

It was unreal. Just the sight of hundreds of buffalo stampeding across the plains was something to behold.

@lorih379 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice camp

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

It was, Lori! Definitely the nicest one we found in the Custer area.

@CampTravelExplore 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode as usual! Stunning footage from the kayak! Custer SP is definitely on our list! Great job on this one Marc!!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom! That is sincerely appreciated.

@larryburkett9837 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, for anyone who has never seen a Bison Round up, this should be exciting. I know Chad Kremer who runs the animal operations there at Custer State Park, and he and his family are as down to earth as you could ask to meat. can't wait for 9:00

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the show, Larry! You've just described every resident of the Dakotas. ;) The Roundup is a wonderful event, and a glimpse into the West of 150 years ago.

@curthiggins8792 3 жыл бұрын

A truly enchanting area of our beautiful country; a favorite of mine! Thanks again for an inspiring re-visit, Marc. The video must have taken some serious time and effort!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for appreciating that, Curt. This one took an enormous amount of time and effort, not something that we could sustain on a weekly basis. But it was fun to do a huge production for a change!

@jeffarthur322 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video , we were there June of 2018 spent 5 days needed a few more days . You do a awesome job of your complete coverage of any area you cover in so many ways. I know this isn’t easy but appreciated!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Just to receive your recognition is appreciation enough for us, Jeff -- thank you so much! It sounds like you also need to return.

@TheJaxsonjack 3 жыл бұрын

Followed your link per your comment. Another goodie! Thanx!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you BJ! Glad that you enjoyed it.

@karenkerr3768 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video of your trip to the Black Hills! We have been there twice by motorcycle from northern CA and still are drawn to go back. So beautiful and so much to do. The buffalo round-up is on my bucket list, maybe next year. And agree with Mr. Cooley.....you should take in Custer battlefield sometime. It’s a place we found for peaceful reflection. Looking forward to your Wyoming video! Than you for sharing your travels.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching and for your kind words, Karen! The Black Hills must be a wonderful place to visit on a bike. And like we told Mr Cooley, we will definitely visit Custer Battlefield at some point, hopefully soon.

@leapnlarry 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool Marc, love the roundup footage, Alice put it on our must do list when we travel out of Florida and head west. Larry

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Larry, you two be sure to let us know when you do head out in this direction.

@DirtyShoesAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Got my mind going now, it's beautiful looking there......everywhere y'all went...lol 14 hr 21 min (884.1 mi) from my location.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

A hop, skip and a jump.

@georgecarpenter4126 3 жыл бұрын

Another great adventure, Marc. We loved our visit to Custer State Park a few years ago but were only able to spend 1 whole day. Two takeaways for us were the abundance of wildlife and the dostant views of Mount Rushmore as we traveled the road. Be safe...

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Same to you and yours, George! Thank you as always for your kind comments, we are thrilled that you enjoyed the video. You need to go back and spend more time there, it's a worthy destination.

@texmcs9588 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video story! See you on the trails and waterways.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I look forward to our paths crossing again.

@williamkeil8414 3 жыл бұрын

Good video as always

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always, William!

@PapaDrewsRV 3 жыл бұрын

I am ready to pull up stakes and head out man I am getting that itch

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

It's easy to get that itch there buddy!

@DanyRivard 3 жыл бұрын

Très jolie video !

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Merci Dany!

@JauntJunkies 3 жыл бұрын

We need to go there and explore.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

It's a highly worthy destination. Make it happen!

@mmalmberg1 3 жыл бұрын

We were up there about 5weeks ago, I’d have love to have seen this

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Book your next visit for the last Friday in September, it's a sight to behold.

@Serf_dumb 3 жыл бұрын

Neat episode and interesting round-up at the end! Oh...and good choice in coffee, by the way.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always! The funny thing about that coffee, we were already well acquainted with Cafe Bustelo from when we used to live in Florida. However, the reason we had it on this trip was we needed coffee one day when the only store in town was a Dollar General, and that was the only thing they had that wasn't Folgers. 😄

@Serf_dumb 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure Cafe Bustelo can be traced back to Florida for me as well lol. Anyway, thanks for another great video! The info from it will ultimately prove invaluable when I can eventually strike S. Dakota from the to-do list.

@kentarnold4010 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Marc, this one was special for us and as always so much interesting information. Sharing with all of our friends.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, Kent! Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed the video, and it was wonderful to get to meet you and Katy during our visit to the Black Hills. It's funny how friendships begin sometimes.

@767roaddog 3 жыл бұрын

Heading to WY? Ya gotta spend some time in Dubois. Man, that whole town is high. 6932 feet to be exact. LOL. If you do, please research Chance Phelps.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

We will research that, Dean, thank you! We have been through Dubois and have definitely slated it for an upcoming visit. However, on this trip we were heading to the opposite side of the Wind River Mountains.

@GoingPlacesOne 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, hahaha, Cafe Bustelo, next time your in Key Largo let us know, we'll brew you a pot.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

So I forget where we were, but it was the only decent coffee they had. Right now it's serving as a butt can.

@GoingPlacesOne 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure yeah, we are of Cuban decent. We came to the US in 1964, I was 5 years old. We've been in Key Largo a long time.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

@@GoingPlacesOne great story. That was the year that so many families came over.

@lagi23 3 жыл бұрын

you have an amazing channel!! and to see how much its grown!!!! amazing!! keep up the very good work! ii enjoy watching this and appriciate the hard work youve put in. it really shows!! do you think it would be possible to get more drone shots ? i feel it would be impressive to see it from that angle...i.e: drone shot of you driving... i feel it would be a neat suggestion to see how narrow some of the roads you take!! very impressed keep up the great work sir! truely, this is why i am writing a comment oh yeah,i like your shirt?.. long sleeve? and in what colors? where do can you get one of these for XMas posisbily? do you have a store online to have merchandise!! iu would love to promote your channel with keychain or hoodies or dog leases.(i had a dog, almost identical to yours, i kid you not and we had him on an alta collar and lease). let me know about the details of youre online store and what goods you have to offer and if not, also let me know , perhaps we can bounce ideas off one another!! great job again !

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike! Appreciate your comments, kind words and feedback. I've flown a drone while driving with another KZfaqr out in the Utah desert, and another time near Grand Targhee with another Alta skier driving; however, doing so on a regular basis would require having Mrs. Grand Adventure drive the tow vehicle and trailer while I pilot the drone from the passenger seat, and she needs a bit more towing experience before we try to pull that off. Our merch store is set up on Teespring teespring.com/stores/grandadventure and we also have a Grand Adventure Shop on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/GrandAdventure that showcases products that we use ourselves to produce Grand Adventure. Hope this helps!

@pclouse07 3 жыл бұрын

This is so great! I appreciate the drone shots of the campground and the “guided tour” you always take us on. The Buffalo statues are gorgeous works of art. Thanks for including art in your video...as you almost always do! Perfect music for the area too. Excellent videography and info. Makes us want to jump in the truck and drag our little vintage RV to the black hills NOW. I guess things close up end of Sept? Are campgrounds still open? Is snow likely later in the year?

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Snow had already happened, a few inches of it in mid-September before our arrival. Yes, things pretty much close down for camping in the Black Hills by late September. However, if you wanted to visit the area outside of season, Rapid City is just a hop, skip and a jump away. So glad that you enjoyed the video, thanks so much for your comment! It was great to see you at the premiere last night.

@tamarataylor4944 2 жыл бұрын

I don't see it, but would love it you could list the songs you put on your videos. the music is great!

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Nearly everything we use comes from Soundstripe, Tamara. If you ever want to identify a specific track, just give me the timestamp and I'll go back and look it up.

@dmack6198 3 жыл бұрын

Marc, We must have just missed you in the Dakota’s:... maybe will see you at Alta some year while out there. Thanks for the great videos. D&D

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks D&D! Just let me know and we'll make some turns.

@redcreekfarm4305 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Custer stuff but too much footage of the rv park. It felt like a commercial.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. FWIW, the park had no idea that we were filming -- we never told them ahead of time. Our audience is primarily composed of RV travelers who want to see the camping. We therefore do a segment on the camping in each video, even if we're boondocking for free on public land.

@tanyagaer2272 3 жыл бұрын

My dad’s name is on the corral office there.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool Tanya! We really enjoyed our visit there.

@kensterling8628 3 жыл бұрын

I have had to go back to the TDR video 4 times. Just to listen to the music. The song title and artist, when you are flying the drone @ Scoria Pit. Could you list your music artist, song title and time in the videos? Yeah, I can always asks..... Thanks, keep it up.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking in, Ken! We have to be honest, though...that would be one more step to have to do to release each video, on top of what feels like 18,000 steps already. But we're more than happy to answer inquiries like yours! That track is called "Grit" by Wastelander. We've licensed it for use in Episode 174 through Soundstripe: app.soundstripe.com/songs/11173

@kensterling8628 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure Thanks Again, the Mrs is already regretting that you provided me that information. Take Care.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

@@kensterling8628 😄

@WILDEBILL308 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you have been, but I recommend a stop at Custer battlefield. Last time I was there we took the tour guided by a indian guide. Interesting to hear it from that perspective. www.nps.gov/libi/index.htm Did you buy a buffalo at the auction? You could be the first in your neighborhood.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

My neighbors would surely love me for that! LOL When we left Medora, ND we had a decision to make -- continue west to Custer battlefield, or head south to the Black Hills. We chose the latter but we'lll definitely visit the former sometime soon.

@WILDEBILL308 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure I know you are back home but it was just a suggestion. Kind of interesting to hear the story from the indian perspective. I think that is the trip we were coming the outher way from Yellowstone and ended up in Sturgis for bike week by accident. It was fun. I know you can't stop everyplace or you end up like us last year it only took 4 1/2 weeks to get from FW to Minot ND. We went directly by way of ABQ, SF and Rocky Mountains NP and....😊

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

@@WILDEBILL308 just wandering around like that can be so much fun! And I'd love to hear the tour from the Native perspective. That interactive episode map that we maintain at www.grandadventure.tv serves a purpose for us, too -- it allows us to quickly see the places we have yet to go. We often look for the holes in our map and try to link those together.

@klm82006 Жыл бұрын

You keep saying we. Who is we?

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

My wife Patricia, dog Zoe and yours truly. Patricia, however, is adamant against appearing on camera.

@Khatoon170 3 жыл бұрын

Finally as well as 20 minutes film delating history layout of park begging burros refers to donkeys in Custer state park for many years these donkeys have approached cars begging for food inhabit one area popular culture movies filmed there the last hunt 1956 how west was won 1962 a man called horse 1970 USA president Calvin Coolidge his wife grace vacationed at Custer state park for several weeks during summer 1927 nearby rapid city he had summer office announced to assembled reporters he would not reelection in 1928 iam so sorry to be long best wishes stay safe blessed

@Khatoon170 3 жыл бұрын

Last part of my research bison in park more than 1000 are round up several hundreds sold at auction so that remaining number of animals will be compatible with rangeland forage annual round up began 1965 more than 1000. People attend each one there are too museums Peter norbeck center is listed on national register of historic places located us route 16 a in Custer exhibits focus on park naturel history cultural heritage includes wildlife dioramas ccc bank house gold prosperitng. Name for south Dakota governor senator peter norbeck. Many of park naturalist. Programs begin at center badger Hole known as badger Clark historic site home of Charles badger Clark 1883 1957 named South Dakota first poet laureate in 1937 noted for his cowboy poetry house maintained when Clark lived visitors tour home hike adjacent badger Clark historic trail opened 2016 Custer state visitors center information animals of park

@Khatoon170 3 жыл бұрын

How are doing master Marc ihope you are fine I gathered some main information about places you visited for all subscribers especially foreigners subscribers as me here it’s custer state park it’s wildlife reserve in black hills park in South Dakota largest and first state park there named after lt colonel George Armstrong Custer park covers an area of over 71 000 acres of varied terrain including rolling prairie grasslands rugged mountains governing body South Dakota department of game fish parks park is home of herds of 500 bison elk cougars and inhabit park known of scenery scenic drives needles highway and wildlife loop. Prairie dog it’s road from rapid city other nearby attractions are wind cave national park mount rush more jewel cave national monument crazy horse memorial and badlands national park it’s stared as 16 sections changed to one one block because challenge of terrains grows rapidly in 1920s gained new land 1930s civillian. Conservation corps built hills roads campground built 3 dams water recreation 1964 additional 22900 acres park have annual bison round up auction in September

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

You nailed it as usual Khatoon! It's always amazing to me what you learn about an area from many thousands of miles away in a different culture. Well done!

@klm82006 Жыл бұрын

Correct way to say it is white American not European American ok

@philipbutler6608 2 жыл бұрын

Hate it when content doesn’t match thumb nails.

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

So do we, which is why the thumbnail for this video is a screencap taken directly from this video.

@philipbutler6608 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure after 25 min of ….unrelated

@ophelia1955 3 жыл бұрын

HEY NOEM WHY DONT YOU SEND THE MONEY ROUNDING UP COVID INSTEAD!! PEOPLE ARE NOT AND CANT AFFORD TO SITE SEE!!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

🙄 We prefer to steer clear of politics here at GA. Others can live in fear of the virus, that's their choice and we respect their decision. We choose to respect it instead of fear it, to carry on with our lives in as much a sense of normalcy as can be achieved, and ask for the same respect.