Independence Day 2010 Events & Fireworks
By Joe • Jun 30th, 2010 • Category: Events
In honor of Independence Day and the upcoming holiday weekend, almost every Black Hills community has something special planned…
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Joe is a resident of Spearfish, S.D. He grew up in the tall-corn state of Iowa, where he developed an early interest in all things outdoors. After high school he moved to Vermillion, S.D., where he earned his bachelor’s degree in public relations and advertising.
During his college years, two things caught his attention: the beauty of western South Dakota’s Black Hills and a girl from those Black Hills. After graduating from college, Joe traveled across the country as a recruiter for the University of South Dakota. He saw the sights from Pittsburgh to Las Vegas and everywhere in between, but it was the Black Hills (and the girl) that kept drawing him back.
He and wife moved back to the Black Hills in 2008. He's an avid hiker, mountain biker and road cyclist whose future plans include trying to fit a pair of kayaks into the spare bedroom. Email this author
Still time to plan Independence Day vacation
By Joe • Jun 29th, 2010 • Category: Events
For those who have put off making 4th of July plans – good news! There’s still space available at some area campgrounds and hotels for Independence Day weekend 2010…
DockDogs – Cheering for the local favorites
By Joe • Jun 25th, 2010 • Category: Events
The DockDogs competition last weekend in Deadwood featured some professional long-jumping dogs, but the local dogs were definitely the crowd favorites…
Forest Safety tips from the Supervisor
By Joe • Jun 24th, 2010 • Category: Outdoor Adventure
Some reminders from the Forest Service and a little common sense can go a long way towards having a safe and enjoyable time in the woods…
Wall Drug makes ‘Weird & Wonderful’ list
By Joe • Jun 23rd, 2010 • Category: Culture
Lonely Planet – the popular travel publishing company and online magazine – has named Wall Drug as one of the ‘Top 10 Weird & Wonderful’ roadside attractions in the U.S…
Roubaix Lake – a surprising retreat
By Joe • Jun 21st, 2010 • Category: Outdoor Adventure
Roubaix Lake is a beautiful little alpine lake located at almost 5,500 feet in southern Lawrence County…
DockDogs in Deadwood
By Joe • Jun 18th, 2010 • Category: Events
One of the featured events of the weekend is a national DockDogs Competition right on Main Street…
Black Hills Travel Blog meets Facebook
By Joe • Jun 18th, 2010 • Category: Discoveries
Over the past few months, we’ve noticed that many of you find your way here from a Black Hills Travel Blog link somewhere on Facebook – the world’s most popular website and social networking community…
Wild Bill Days this weekend in Deadwood
By Joe • Jun 16th, 2010 • Category: Events
Historic Deadwood is all geared-up to host a weekend of free entertainment as Wild Bill Days rolls into town this weekend, June 18-20…
