This weekâs episode has it ALL!
For part two of our South Dakota podcast series, weâve got Macklemore (!), weâve got the worldâs tiniest dog (?!), weâve got Steven Spielberg (!), and weâve got jackalopes (!). Most importantly, weâre returning to one of Mattâs most-visited â and favorite â national parks, Badlands National Park.
While the government remains shut down, parks like Badlands are largely open, albeit with limited resources and facilities. Trails are open, and while being extra diligent about our experience, ensuring we leave this place better than we found it, we hit the 10-mile Castle Trail, soaking in the sights of this Martian sandcastle wonderland.
We also hit up Wall Drug, a kitschy roadside labyrinth of souvenir shops, donuts, dinosaurs, and yes, a jackalope. And we spent time in Rapid City, western South Dakotaâs urban hub, where we caught up with a friend, visited the worldâs only âPawnseum,â discovered the dive bar of our dreams, and saw an impromptu Macklemore concert for Indigenous Peoplesâ Day. As one does!
Lastly, we romped over the Wyoming border to hike around Devils Tower National Monument â truly an otherworldly sight to behold. Have we mentioned we love South Dakota?!
Where we stayed: Silverado-Franklin Hotel & Gaming Complex
Where we ate/drank: Wall Drug, Independent Ale House, Windsor Block Bar, Brass Rail Lounge
Where we explored: Badlands National Park, Presidential Pawn, Devils Tower National Monument
Thank you for reading, following, and listening!
With Pride,
Matt and Nathan
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