Dustin Author Archive Dustin is a fifth-generation South Dakotan, grew up exploring the forested gulches of the Black Hills. While studying at Oxford University, Dustin discovered the amazing combination of student discounts and the European rail system, and set off to see the continent. Eleven countries, five trains, a Greek fishing boat and several pubs later, Dustin realized a deep affinity for travel. Although he’s journeyed across three continents since then, the Black Hills remain one of his favorite places to explore. Now a member of the Western Writers of America, Dustin has penned several travel guides on the Black Hills, Badlands, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming for publishers including Fodor’s and Globe Pequot. Email this author
Black Hills Vacation Package Gets You Motorcycle & MassageBy Dustin • Apr 10th, 2008 • Category: UncategorizedIt’s no secret that the Black Hills are a beautiful place to ride a bike. That’s one of the reasons the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is one of the largest biker events in the world. Beautiful scenery is a big bonus when there’s not much separating you and your vehicle from the Great Outdoors… Adams Museum in Wild West MagazineBy Dustin • Apr 8th, 2008 • Category: UncategorizedIf you’re a Western history buff, you may have noticed Deadwood’s Adams Museum in this month’s issue of Wild West Magazine. Since the magazine doesn’t have an official website, you’ll need to pick up a copy to get the whole skinny, but the magazine sent out a quick synopsis: Moving to Recession-Proof South DakotaBy Dustin • Apr 7th, 2008 • Category: UncategorizedAll right, I’m cheating a little. This is only quasi-travel related, but it’s too interesting to pass up. Besides, when all you first-time visitors come out here to the Black Hills and don’t have the heart to leave, this information will come in handy as you’re trying to figure out how to move here. Guided Night Hikes in the Black Hills National ForestBy Dustin • Apr 6th, 2008 • Category: UncategorizedHiking is one of my favorite things to do in the Black Hills. It’s easy to do almost any time of the year, you don’t need any fancy equipment, the views are amazing and you never know what you’re going to come across while you’re walking. And then there’s the bit about it being both … Finding A Hotel in the Black HillsBy Dustin • Apr 5th, 2008 • Category: UncategorizedLast week I got into a discussion with a colleague at work about some hotels and resorts around Rapid City. I mentioned some out-of-the-way places – I think my exact words were, “isolated mountain lodges.” The response? “We don’t really have any… do we?” Banff Film Festival Brings Global Mountain Experiences to Rapid CityBy Dustin • Apr 2nd, 2008 • Category: Uncategorized[youtube 4gV6ThtY25Q] A Tour Through Deadwood’s BrothelsBy Dustin • Apr 1st, 2008 • Category: UncategorizedDeadwood’s brothels were notorious, and still are, thanks in part to HBO. Ian McShane’s portrayal of Al Swearengen more or typified the saloon and brothel keepers of Deadwood’s early years, although even the best-versed historians recognize Al as being at the top of the ‘bad dude’ scale… Sturgis Rally Sneak-Peek in AprilBy Dustin • Mar 31st, 2008 • Category: UncategorizedThe 68th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is still more than four months away, but you can get a sneak peak – without having to fight all that traffic – in just a couple of weeks. The Black Hills Motorcycle Show is set for April 12 and 13 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in … Blue Man Group in Rapid City on April 17By Dustin • Mar 28th, 2008 • Category: Uncategorized
Blue men, red-haired clown, Black Hills. It’s enough to make you green with envy. |
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