Just got back yesterday. I guess RUclips decided to tell me about your channel after we got home, which I am annoyed about as your advice would have been so helpful. However, we had a great time anyway, went to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy horse, Devil's Tower and Lead, and then Badlands. Beautiful country, nice people.
You’re always spot on, Ash, and I wish I had seen this video six years ago! The Saddle Pass trail is indeed very slick on the way down, and in fact is the only NP where I’ve ever broken a bone (I shattered my ankle there and had to be rescued by wonderful rangers and volunteers). Such amazing advice, as usual!
Oh my gosh, that's crazy! I am not very sure-footed, so I let John do that one on his own. The first time I tried, I could tell I was not going to make it very far up haha
You mentioned in another video you can hike anywhere. Can you tent camp anywhere? If not, what is the best area to primitive camp? Or motorcycle camp? I’m going this June and definitely prefer primitive camping. Thank you!
No, you can't tent camp anywhere. I like to use the Campendium website to find camping options near the parks. There are some good free options just outside of the park :)
What a choice! I'm a national park junkie, so Badlands -- you can hike, look for fossils, and visit Wall Drug. But if you're wanting a more traditional Black Hills experience, Custer has mountain hiking, swimming/floating, more restaurants and gift shops, etc.
I love how you point out where each area is located on the map. You're also very informative on each area you speak of. Thank you for this video.
Thanks!
Just got back yesterday. I guess RUclips decided to tell me about your channel after we got home, which I am annoyed about as your advice would have been so helpful. However, we had a great time anyway, went to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy horse, Devil's Tower and Lead, and then Badlands. Beautiful country, nice people.
Glad you had fun! I'm excited to help you with your next national park trip!
You’re always spot on, Ash, and I wish I had seen this video six years ago! The Saddle Pass trail is indeed very slick on the way down, and in fact is the only NP where I’ve ever broken a bone (I shattered my ankle there and had to be rescued by wonderful rangers and volunteers). Such amazing advice, as usual!
Oh my gosh, that's crazy! I am not very sure-footed, so I let John do that one on his own. The first time I tried, I could tell I was not going to make it very far up haha
Absolutely love the name of your channel…so clever! 👟
Thanks!
Thanks so much!!!
You're welcome!
So many national parks, so little time!
I know, and you'll want to keep going back to the ones you've already been to as well haha!
@@DirtInMyShoes So true! 😭
Super valuable! Thank you so much! 😊
Glad it was helpful!
At 4:33, you declare that the Sage Creek Rim Road is "a dirt Road." Are you sure?
I think that I remember driving it. It was gravel, not dirt.
@@jamesgoode9246 The Badlands website says dirt/gravel so I guess we're both right 👍
You mentioned in another video you can hike anywhere. Can you tent camp anywhere? If not, what is the best area to primitive camp? Or motorcycle camp? I’m going this June and definitely prefer primitive camping. Thank you!
No, you can't tent camp anywhere. I like to use the Campendium website to find camping options near the parks. There are some good free options just outside of the park :)
If you only had time to choose between Badlands or Custer, which would it be? I have a 9 year old daughter if that makes a difference.
What a choice! I'm a national park junkie, so Badlands -- you can hike, look for fossils, and visit Wall Drug. But if you're wanting a more traditional Black Hills experience, Custer has mountain hiking, swimming/floating, more restaurants and gift shops, etc.
Custer SP hands down. It as good as a national park
@@Borto4 we ended up camping at Custer and visiting Bad Lands for about 5 hours. Absolutely no regrets!