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is a California native who transplanted to South Dakota with his wife and children over 5 years ago. Armed with a background in professional photography, Greg chooses to tell the story through the eye of the camera. His appreciation for the Black Hills stems from his outside-looking-in approach. Email this author



Racing Presidents Redux

By • Feb 25th, 2013 • Category: Culture, Events

They came. They saw. The Black Hills conquered. Okay, maybe conquered is a little too strong, but the Washington Nationals’ Racing Presidents were absolutely thrilled with their three-day tour of our beautiful region. Of course, since it was Presidents Day weekend, the go-to spot was Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where the five Racing Presidents (George [...]


A Peek at Historic Hot Springs

By • Sep 7th, 2012 • Category: Culture

The town of Hot Springs is a sightseers delight, filled with nearby treats such as the Mammoth Site, Evans Plunge, Wind Cave National Park, Angostura Recreation Area, etc., but when you take a drive through the heart of the town you are immediately drawn in to this Black Hills community. Hot Springs rests along Fall [...]


Grandma’s First Time at the Mammoth Site

By • Aug 31st, 2012 • Category: Culture, Discoveries

My mother recently made her second trip to South Dakota for the year. As usual, she thumbed through the South Dakota Vacation Guide and noted the Mammoth Site, in Hot Springs, has stood out over the years as a definite place to visit. So off we went…this would be a first visit for both my [...]


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