Readers of this blog know the drill: my annual summer trip to see my brother in South Dakota. It is always an incredible time packed with things to see and do. Honestly, I can’t imagine how I’d cope if I actually lived there permanently. I mean, the summers are gorgeous with low humidity, and you pay zero state income tax. Sure, you have to brave some brutal, freezing winters (I'm used to that) and the occasional storm, but every place has its tradeoffs. While there we did some gambling and hit one the many hiking trails. Now that is what you call a butte! We braved the threat of rattlesnakes and tackled a grueling 1,000-foot vertical climb. The photo in the header is from the summit and captures the exact scene that made every bit of the effort worth it. Granted, it is only a 3-mile round-trip trail, but the intense incline leaves your legs absolutely burning. To make things even more interesting, we stupidly decided to hike right in the dead of the midday heat! And did I ...
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