I ditched my family for a while and went on a Christmas hike.

Dec 26, 2015 8:07 AM

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We're in the Black Hills (South Dakota, USA)

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It appears you took the path less traveled.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

looks exactly like the kinda landscape I'd wanna take a christmas hike in

10 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Enjoy Winter. Super envious. -Texas

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Don't die.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm so jelly.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I want so badly to film a horror short there. In that exact weather and time of day. So jealous.

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Am i the only one who wants to put giant trolls into these pictures?

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Do it!!!!!!!!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

still warmer than my family christmas

10 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

That looks like a gorgeous walk!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Awesome man! I had the same idea too, but the force of gravity from my bed was too great.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You put your whole family in a ditch during a Christmas hike!?! You monster!!!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's cheap to live here. And most of the people are nice.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

you ever go to the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research to see the dino fossils?

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have not! My nephew would LOVE that.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Careful, that path looks like it could lead right to stony ground, please don't bury dead animals or people there

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No way op?! I use to live there myself, I do miss the lovely forests (:

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I lived in rapid! Went to sdsm&t

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Gotta say surprised by the lack of snow. East River we have a lot of it.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I went out just as the snow started. Now, everything has a solid layer of white. Today, WE SLED!!!!!

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Better white then ice! MAKE GOOD CHOICES

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Take me back to the black hills...

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I wish I could have done that, even for just a little while. :/

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Great photos. Makes me want to go mountain biking there.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

and OP was never seen again

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

#blackhillsmatter

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

#allhillsmatter

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Well I'm packing my hiking bag and going to take a day hike tomorrow. Thanks OP for the motivation

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Good! Enjoy yourself!!!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The Black Hills are beautiful. I love living there. :)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There is more snow in USA than Canada... Wtf

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

People actually live in South Dakota?

10 years ago | Likes 119 Dislikes 4

Who knew???

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oh man, if you thought South Dakota was empty, let me tell you about a state called Wyoming...

10 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

I've seen more antelope in Wyoming than people.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I heard it made the 5 happiest states. Must be something awesome there

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I did not think I would like South Dakota, but it was pretty awesome. not I want to live here awesome, but I saw houses and stuff.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

There are dozens of us! It's actually pretty nice here, for real.

10 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 0

WEST RIVER!!! WOOOO

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's not that nice in northeast SD.. It's just flat lol

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

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10 years ago (deleted Apr 8, 2016 4:32 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

I've lived in Rapid City for 7 years. I love it. Especially if you like the outdoors.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you want desolation, talk to our neighbors to the southwest (Wyoming)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Its quite amazing here. I get to see the sunsets every night. Fields and gentle hills. Born and raised here and I wouldn't be anywhere else.

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

There are actually some in North Dakota too

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

DOZENS

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's cheap to live here and most of the people are nice. West river? Ok. East river? Ok. On the river? Eh.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We take care of the National Parks, tourist traps, and Mt Rushmore.

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Mt. Rushmore is literally the most disappointing thing I've ever seen in my life. The 80' dinosaur statue was way cooler.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

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10 years ago (deleted Jan 21, 2019 8:41 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Exactly!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There is also a Flintstone Park in SD. Used to go when I was little.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

They closed it

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Since when! I was there this past June

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This summer was the last year.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wow. Disappointing!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

SoDak! Represent. Glad there's others on here.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I hiked Community Cave not too long ago. I love living in the Black Hills.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

All these Black Hills folks coming out the wood work here. It's nice to see we have a strong presence.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Can I stay here with you?!?! I don't want to go back to Minnesota.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'd take you up on that offer, but I'm already on my way to New York for a co-op.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So your dwelling has an open bed then? Hahaha

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

But actually, I may move out here someday. Truly my favorite place.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Since I can't figure out how to edit... I will be going out again today and posting a few photos. The snow on the trees is breathtaking!

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Yes, please more! There's no snow here. :(

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Where at in the Black Hills? Crow Peak?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

About 15 minutes southwest of Rapid, right along Rapid Creek. Not far from Pactola. We rented out cabins for the week.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I just left Rapid, snowed like crazy last night almost couldn't go home

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm in Sodak what part are you from

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I actually live in Minnesota now, but I've got lots of family in/near Sioux Falls.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My family is from the Webster area, but we come out to the Black Hills and camp every year.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oh that's dope I live in rapid

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm so jealous!!!! If I could live anywhere it would be around here. It's really my favorite place.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah it's amazing especially during the summer when camping isn't a fight of just getting warm but glad you like our state is pretty great

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