Summit Trail

5 smart hot weather alterations for Badlands explorations (and 7 tips)

Hot. Humid. Stormy.  Those are the summer conditions that impact outdoor activities -- especially in the Badlands. The reflective rocky…

5 years ago

Just a little farther was a happy reward

By golly, if that wonderful wife of mine was going to wear me out this afternoon, it was going to…

5 years ago

Ready for quiet? 7 ideas to escape a noisy week. (and a bonus)

It seems that summers can be quiet intense here in the Northern Plains.  The days are long, the activities are…

6 years ago

Shhhh…Summit Trail is closed, but we hiked along the ridge. Worth it!

Summit Trail Some of the easiest hikes in the early season follow low land or follow Badlands ridges. Both have…

6 years ago