Custer, SD

This has been a day that had all our senses feasting and savoring. We hiked both Wind and Jewel Caves. Amazing! These two NPS caves are very close together here in SD and yet vastly different. Wind Cave has the rare boxworks, room and rooms of them. Tiny and delicate structures, so very rare and interesting. And Jewel Cave has--well, jewels--all over. From tiny to huge calcite crystals line the walls and sparkle when light hits them. For those who love caves these are treasures to behold. Even if you don't loves caves these are user-friendly caves--good paved pathways and no tight spots, and lots to see. Just the kind of cave to get you hooked on caves, like we are.

Now for the sense of taste! We ate at a wonderful restaurant recommended to us by a local--Captain's Table. I had the bison ribeye and my husband had the grilled trout. They were both incredible meals. And, the service was the best. Not intrusive at all, but very attentive. Delicious food, good service--what more could you want in the wilds of SD?

Well, that bring me to our RV Park--Big Pine. It's the very best of RV parks. Tucked away in the big pines (shade), with exquisitely clean bathhouses, and friendly and helpful staff (who recommended the Captain's Table) this was an experience to be repeated if we get back to Custer, SD.

Come to Custer SD and enjoy the caves, Mt. Rushmore, the beautiful mountain scenery, the friendly people, the good food. Just come. You won't be sorry!