Comments on: The perfect time to visit http://blackhillstravelblog.com/the-perfect-time-to-visit Travel Help from South Dakota's Black Hills & Badlands Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:15:17 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Joe http://blackhillstravelblog.com/the-perfect-time-to-visit/comment-page-1#comment-8573 Joe Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:48:24 +0000 http://blackhillstravelblog.com/?p=2691#comment-8573 Good point, Chad. You're absolutely right - visitors always need to be aware of how quickly the weather can change in the Black Hills. Compared to last November, this year has been a cake-walk. Good point, Chad. You’re absolutely right – visitors always need to be aware of how quickly the weather can change in the Black Hills. Compared to last November, this year has been a cake-walk.

]]> By: Chad http://blackhillstravelblog.com/the-perfect-time-to-visit/comment-page-1#comment-8560 Chad Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:30:12 +0000 http://blackhillstravelblog.com/?p=2691#comment-8560 Honestly, I think it really depends. This fall has been great overall. However this time last year we were getting slammed with winter storm after winter storm and getting buried in feet of snow. So many hiking trails were shut down for much of the rest of winter. This year has been great. But the past 2, not so great. Especially in the higher elevations. So while I do agree with you, we also can't ignore how quickly the Black Hills can go from serene to violent. So while I would do like you and recommend coming this time of year for all of the same reasons, I would also recommend they prepare properly for the sudden shift in weather that can happen. I've seen forecasts here that show beautiful, sunny, and warm all week. 2 days later you are digging out from 2-3 feet of snow and snow drifts, and that warm weather they predicted is now at least 20 degrees colder for at least a few days or more. All with only a day or 2 warning. Now of course if they love snow, then they're set! lol. But I would highly recommend this time of year they pay attention to the weather reports and bring the appropriate clothing. I know it seems common sense, but so many people don't take it seriously or just don't realize it. Honestly, I think it really depends. This fall has been great overall. However this time last year we were getting slammed with winter storm after winter storm and getting buried in feet of snow. So many hiking trails were shut down for much of the rest of winter. This year has been great. But the past 2, not so great. Especially in the higher elevations. So while I do agree with you, we also can’t ignore how quickly the Black Hills can go from serene to violent. So while I would do like you and recommend coming this time of year for all of the same reasons, I would also recommend they prepare properly for the sudden shift in weather that can happen.

I’ve seen forecasts here that show beautiful, sunny, and warm all week. 2 days later you are digging out from 2-3 feet of snow and snow drifts, and that warm weather they predicted is now at least 20 degrees colder for at least a few days or more. All with only a day or 2 warning. Now of course if they love snow, then they’re set! lol. But I would highly recommend this time of year they pay attention to the weather reports and bring the appropriate clothing. I know it seems common sense, but so many people don’t take it seriously or just don’t realize it.

]]> By: blackhillsfun http://blackhillstravelblog.com/the-perfect-time-to-visit/comment-page-1#comment-8547 blackhillsfun Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:07:21 +0000 http://blackhillstravelblog.com/?p=2691#comment-8547 The weather has been positively GORGEOUS the last few days. This is a perfect time to visit, and lots going on with the Parade of Lights (hopefully the nice weather will hold out for that one this year), and the Nutcracker -- (we interviewed a few cast members on our blog). The weather has been positively GORGEOUS the last few days. This is a perfect time to visit, and lots going on with the Parade of Lights (hopefully the nice weather will hold out for that one this year), and the Nutcracker — (we interviewed a few cast members on our blog).

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